Glasgow Jazz Festival has unveiled its programme for 2024, with performances from some of the biggest names in jazz set to be hosted in the city this summer. Taking place between Wednesday 19th - Sunday 23rd June 2024, there are over 20 captivating events confirmed across Glasgow.
This year sees Glasgow Jazz Festival return to well-loved venues including the Mackintosh Church
and Òran Mór in the West End, the City Centre’s Nice n Sleazy, Saint Luke’s in the East End and The Glad Café in the Southside.
The Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024 line-up showcases everything from the legendary to the up-and- coming, and promises an electrifying line-up that festival audiences have come to expect of the world-renowned event.
At the East End’s iconic Saint Luke’s, the spotlight will shine on jazz luminary Bobby Watson and his Quartet. Making a triumphant return to Glasgow after a hiatus of over a decade, the esteemed US saxophonist is best known for his unparalleled improvisational prowess. Having graced the Glasgow Jazz Festival stage as Artist in Residence exactly 30 years ago, in 1994, Watson’s long-awaited comeback is sure to be a highlight of this year's five-day festival.
Spiritual jazz act Mama Terra will recreate songs from the classic album 'Head Hunters' by Herbie
Hancock in their own sound, while kitti's Caledonian Songbook pays homage to songs in the Scots tradition from Robert Burns right up to Paolo Nutini. Winner of 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year, pianist Ben Shankland also performs an afternoon show, as well as Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra who reunite with Orphy Robinson, one of the most engaging and influential
voices in British jazz.
Across the city in Òran Mór, a diverse array of jazz virtuosos takes centre stage – from the smooth, intricate melodies of the Jim Mullen Trio to the funky rhythms of original member of the Average White Band Hamish Stuart and his band. International sensations Kyoto Jazz Massive will transport listeners on a mesmerising journey, blending Japanese and French influences into a harmonious fusion of sound.
The Mackintosh Church will present the inimitable Fergus McCreadie Trio. Fresh off their nomination for the prestigious Mercury Prize and crowned winners of the Scottish Album of the Year in 2022, this Scottish ensemble will showcase their captivating compositions and virtuosic
performances alongside tracks from their new album ‘Stream’.
The Nice n Sleazy stage will showcase the dynamic duo of Scottish saxophonist Norman Willmore and drummer Corrie Dick. Having graced stages at festivals across the UK, they will bring their
electrifying energy and infectious rhythms to the heart of Glasgow. BLACKSABBATHMODE is a collaboration between nu-jazz duo BIGHEADMODE and distinguished multi-instrumentalist Plumm
inspired by the legendary rock band, Black Sabbath. Scottish protest musician Kapil Seshasayee fuses R&B, Indian classical and jazz fusion with contemporary electronica.
This year sees Glasgow Jazz Festival return to well-loved venues including the Mackintosh Church
and Òran Mór in the West End, the City Centre’s Nice n Sleazy, Saint Luke’s in the East End and The Glad Café in the Southside.
The Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024 line-up showcases everything from the legendary to the up-and- coming, and promises an electrifying line-up that festival audiences have come to expect of the world-renowned event.
At the East End’s iconic Saint Luke’s, the spotlight will shine on jazz luminary Bobby Watson and his Quartet. Making a triumphant return to Glasgow after a hiatus of over a decade, the esteemed US saxophonist is best known for his unparalleled improvisational prowess. Having graced the Glasgow Jazz Festival stage as Artist in Residence exactly 30 years ago, in 1994, Watson’s long-awaited comeback is sure to be a highlight of this year's five-day festival.
Spiritual jazz act Mama Terra will recreate songs from the classic album 'Head Hunters' by Herbie
Hancock in their own sound, while kitti's Caledonian Songbook pays homage to songs in the Scots tradition from Robert Burns right up to Paolo Nutini. Winner of 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year, pianist Ben Shankland also performs an afternoon show, as well as Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra who reunite with Orphy Robinson, one of the most engaging and influential
voices in British jazz.
Across the city in Òran Mór, a diverse array of jazz virtuosos takes centre stage – from the smooth, intricate melodies of the Jim Mullen Trio to the funky rhythms of original member of the Average White Band Hamish Stuart and his band. International sensations Kyoto Jazz Massive will transport listeners on a mesmerising journey, blending Japanese and French influences into a harmonious fusion of sound.
The Mackintosh Church will present the inimitable Fergus McCreadie Trio. Fresh off their nomination for the prestigious Mercury Prize and crowned winners of the Scottish Album of the Year in 2022, this Scottish ensemble will showcase their captivating compositions and virtuosic
performances alongside tracks from their new album ‘Stream’.
The Nice n Sleazy stage will showcase the dynamic duo of Scottish saxophonist Norman Willmore and drummer Corrie Dick. Having graced stages at festivals across the UK, they will bring their
electrifying energy and infectious rhythms to the heart of Glasgow. BLACKSABBATHMODE is a collaboration between nu-jazz duo BIGHEADMODE and distinguished multi-instrumentalist Plumm
inspired by the legendary rock band, Black Sabbath. Scottish protest musician Kapil Seshasayee fuses R&B, Indian classical and jazz fusion with contemporary electronica.
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00:00My name is Marianne McGregor and I'm a jazz singer based in Glasgow in Scotland and today
00:20we're in St Luke's in Glasgow promoting Glasgow Jazz Festival. It's a big honour to be included
00:26in Glasgow Jazz Festival. I've done it a few times now and it's always a really exciting
00:32time and there's lots of variety and things to go see and as a performer it's just really
00:37nice to be part of Glasgow's little hub of jazz and to do something once a year that's
00:43so special. I think it's really exciting because there are so many different styles of jazz
00:48being played and things becoming intertwined and audiences maybe go to see one thing and
00:54then hear another act that broadens their horizons of what they see jazz as so that's
00:59really exciting to be part of. I think just like a really high level of musicianship, people
01:04doing really exciting new projects and just things that push boundaries but still sound
01:11really good. So I'm hosting one of the late night sessions this year which is a lot of
01:16fun and it's kind of where some of the artists who maybe did a gig earlier that day will
01:22come and let loose and it's a great place for improvisation and collaboration. The Glasgow
01:27audiences are always good. Obviously the Jazz Festival has a great reputation and people
01:34know that they're coming to see quality and we get good audiences and jazz loving audiences
01:38which is important as well. So the festival is from the 19th to the 23rd of June and you
01:44can get tickets at jazzfest.co.uk.