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Adding to our already impressive lineup we have a phenomenal double bill showcasing the very best of Blues from Chicago featuring Mud Morganfield Band and John Primer Band. Echoing the same sound that made his father a Blues legend, Mud Morganfield salutes Muddy Waters heritage bringing a fresh edge to song over 50 years old.

Music from bassist, Mark Hendry’s latest album “Esperance” can be heard at EJBF18 as well as an EXPO commission for a 20-piece big band – also part of the New Wave Of Scottish Jazz series. Mark Hendry’s Octet “Esperance” is an astonishing album of contemporary compositions, in which the 20 year old shows a scarcely believable maturity

Celebrating the New Wave Of Scottish Jazz, EJBF18 showcases a host of young jazz musicians including Fergus McCreadie Trio.

We're pleased to announce our collaboration for this year's Hidden Door festival in Leith, which will see Submotion Orchestra, London Afrobeat Collective and James Brown is Annie perform on 1 June at the Leith Theatre. The kings of orchestral jazz and dub fusion, Submotion Orchestra are back with their latest album "Kites", a glorious return to the smoky,

Mardi Gras and Edinburgh Festival Carnival  Amongst the packed programme of world-class events at EJBF 2018, we also announce today that our hugely popular two free admission events, The Mardi Gras and the Edinburgh Festival

Due to the inclement weather Jim's funeral will not take place today - we will let you know the new date in due course.

Job Opportunity The Festival is looking for a Digital & Social Media Marketing Manager to animate the Festival's online presence. To find out more - click here to download the job description