Archive
Dave Keir: 9/4/1928 - 31/5/2019
07 Jun 2019
Dave Keir was born on 9th April 1928 and lived in the mining village of Townhill, 2 miles North of Dunfermline. At the age of 9 he joined the Townhill Brass Band on cornet. When at Dunfermline High School he changed to trombone and played in the School Orchestra and also a local dance band around 4 or 5 nights a week.
Join the Festival
04 Jun 2019
We are offering an exciting opportunity for non-professional musicians to be a part of animating our festival hub at Teviot Row. We are offering the opportunity to play on our free stages, located in the Lounge Room, the Loft Bar and Teviot Underground. The Lounge Room is a fantastic venue space, with a raised stage and will serve as the heart of
Chris Barber - Celebrating 70 years
31 May 2019
Chris Barber OBE is one of the last British jazz legends around and an icon of traditional jazz in the UK. This year he celebrates his 70th anniversary as leader of the band and his 65th year with them on a full-time professional basis.
Jan Garbarek
22 May 2019
EJBF19 Producer, Roger Spence discusses the greatness of Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek 1974 – JAN GARBAREK CHANGES THE WORLD OF JAZZ 1974 was a crucial year for Jazz in Europe. The balance of power between the USA and Europe shifted, in a very significant way.
Edinburgh Firsts
22 May 2019
We love meeting new people and hearing new music - so we are delighted to welcome so many new artists / bands to the Festival.
Welcome
26 Apr 2019
Our 42nd edition presents over 130 concerts over ten days in 12 venues, from July 12-21.