2nd annual queen city jazz fest12/1/2023 ![]() ![]() Known for her unique sound inspired by African, Western, hip hop and jazz music, Camilla’s third studio album Ibio Ibio was released to critical acclaim in September 2022. Marco has toured the world extensively and has recorded more than 50 albums in his illustrious career, but this year marks his Glasgow Jazz Festival debut, giving Scottish fans a rare chance to catch him live.įriday night will see visionary Nigerian-born, London-based nu-jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader and innovator Camilla George take to the stage at St Luke’s. The international musical flair on show in Glasgow continues with the Marco Mezquida Trio who, fronted by award-winning Spanish pianist and composer Marco Mezquida, alongside Martín Meléndez and Aleix Tobias, will perform at St Luke’s on Thursday 15th June. An ex-patriot of Brooklyn, Sunna gracefully combines the elegance of the European approach with a New York attitude. Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs has released a total of 11 albums to critical acclaim, building a global fanbase and jazz chart success in the process. Following the release of his incredible album Forest Floor, Fergus’ raft of accolades last year alone included winning Scottish Album of the Year Award, making the coveted Mercury Prize shortlist, being crowned Jazz FM Instrumentalist of the Year, and being the only non-classical musician to be selected as a BBC New Generation Artist. Not one, but two, incredibly talented pianists in the form of Scottish musical force Fergus McCreadie and Iceland’s breathtaking talent Sunna Gunnlaugs, will perform a double headline show for audiences at Mackintosh Church on the Friday night.įergus McCreadie’s unique blend of jazz and folk music has captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. Scottish talent will stand shoulder to shoulder with jazz names from around the globe – from European nations including Spain, Iceland and Norway, to the US and Nigeria. Luke’s and Drygate in the east to The Griffin, Nice n Sleazy and The Old Hairdresser’s in the city centre, and from The Glad Café and The Rum Shack in the southside and Frets in Strathaven, to the west end’s Òran Mór and The Hug & Pint, and for the first time, The Mackintosh Church. This year will see Glasgow Jazz Festival grow towards its pre-pandemic capacity, taking in venues the breadth of the city and beyond. There will be performances from some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, soul, funk, R&B and world music taking place across the city’s stages for the 37th edition of the much-loved annual event, with 30 events being staged between Wednesday 14th – Sunday 18th June 2023. ![]() Glasgow Jazz Festival has unveiled its programme for 2023, with jazz lovers from across the city, Scotland and beyond set to be spoiled for musical choice this June for the five-day festival. ![]() Full programme for June’s Glasgow Jazz Festival 2023 unveiled Pianist Fergus McCreadie joins violinist and vocalist Seoniad Aitken and guitarist Conor Smith of the Seonaid Aitken Quintet for the launch of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2023 at Mackintosh Queen’s Cross Church. World talent to gather in Glasgow for Jazz Festival this summer
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