Sunday Jazz at Whighams
Our famed jazz club was started back in March 2009 by two friends – local jazz musician Kevin Dorrian and jazz enthusiast Graeme Knox, regularly welcoming a crowd that reaches well into three figures every week. It has become one of the leading weekly jazz club’s in the UK – continually attracting some of the biggest names in jazz from around Scotland, the rest of the UK and Internationally. We’ve featured a raft of styles from the ‘Golden Age’ jazz of the early 20th century, Dixieland, Gypsy Jazz, West Coast, Be-Bop and of course some fantastic re-workings of The Great American Songbook.
A £5 cover charge per person is applicable for Jazz performances. This insures we can continue to support live music on a weekly basis.
All times 7-9:15 unless otherwise stated.
June 26
7th
The Singers’ Showcase (5:30-7:30pm)
The monthly opportunity to bring your voice to a very eager and enthusiastic audience. As always, the lovely Liz Dicks hosts the session and accompaniment is by Campbell Normand (piano) and Jimmy Taylor (d.bass).
7th
Marianne McGregor and her quartet (8pm – 10:15pm)
No jam session this month as we welcome one of Scotland’s most prolific jazz vocalists and a two-time winner of the Whighams’ sponsored Jazz Vocalist of the Year Award (Scottish Jazz Awards), Marianne is the embodiment of what it takes to be a top jazz vocalist. Exquisite timing, great phrasing, and a great sense of swing. She is joined tonight by a stellar group of musicians – Sam Parkinson (guitar) and from Denmark – Kenneth Dahl Knudsen (double bass), Jimmy Nyborg (trumpet) and Oleksandr Kolosii (tenor sax)
14th
Karl Clews Trio
From Galway, Ireland, bassist and composer Karl Clews uses the bass guitar as a ‘lead’ instrument. Inspired by the likes of global bass maestros Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller, he already has three critically-acclaimed albums under his belt with the focus being predominately on jazz and fusion. His solo bass work is enthralling and the uniqueness of this trio – featuring saxophonist Bertrand Huvé and drummer Richie Dittrich, will be well worth catching this evening.
21st
Ali Affleck
Scotland’s First Lady of vintage jazz makes a welcomed return to Whighams. It’s 16 years since she first appeared in the old cellars having not long stepped off a plane from the USA. Since then, she has become a fixture at jazz festivals around the world and has curated a show in which she not only vocalises her ‘Old School New Orleans’ – style music but delves into the origins and history of this great jazz genre. She’s also a past winner and regular finalist of the Scottish Jazz Awards’ Jazz Vocalist of the Year Awards. Tonight’s performance will also feature Parisian guitarist Lorenzo Cortes.
28th June
Whighams
Wine & Jazz Festival
The inaugural wine and jazz festival. An afternoon filled with great wines and fabulous jazz. Get your ticket here
2pm-3:15pm
Mark Goundry and Ross Baird
We launch our event in some style with the impeccable jazz duo, Mark Goundry (piano) and Ross Baird (guitar), playing a set of jazz standards. Easy listening will provide the right ambience in welcoming you to Whighams Wine Festival.
4pm-5:15pm
The Anna Vanosi Trio
Italian songstress Anna Vanosi has a tantalising vocal style and at home singing known classics from the Great American Songbook or songs from her homeland. She’ll be backed by two of her regular musicians, including David Patrick (piano)
6pm-7:15pm
The Campbell Normand Trio
Pianist Campbell Normand really needs little introduction – a regular Whighams Jazz Club performer and one of the most accomplished pianists around. expect great swinging jazz from Campbell, together with Ed Kelly (double bass) and Timmy Allan (guitar)
8pm-9:15pm
Haftor Medbøe and Jessie Bates
To end our wine festival in the best way possible, we have guitarist Haftor Medbøe and vocalist Jessie Bates – a duo with exceptional quality and pedigree. Straight ahead jazz standards and lots more beside from this fabulous twosome, who will add a soupçon of elegance to round off our event.
Wine Tastings
Want to expand your wine knowledge or just try new things. We have options for you.
Pop in anytime and try one of our 5 wine flights. Each flight consists of 4 wines to try with handy notes to tell you more.
Join us on Sunday 28th June for our Wine & Jazz Festival at Whighams — an afternoon of live music, great wine, and good food. From 2pm to 9:15pm, enjoy four live jazz bands alongside a curated wine selection. Your ticket includes three wines (sparkling, white, or red, with alcohol-free options available) and a sharing board. You’ll receive a wine card on arrival, so you can redeem your glasses at your own pace.
Tickets are £27.50, including live music, wine, and food. Simply purchase online via our shop and join us.
If you want to hold a taking for more than 12 people please email [email protected] with your requirements.
Seated tastings can be arranged for up to 30 people.