July
Fri 4th
Cornetist Mike Daly's sextet plays only the best Dixieland & New Orleans Jazz, great for listening and dancing Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Foxtrot and Jive.
Here's a video of the band
Fri 11th
Upbeat and fun young band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing era, in particular the “roaring 20s”. This seven-piece band have been wowing audiences with their mix of foot-stomping rhythms and toe-tapping tunes, and they keep the dancefloor jumping!
Here's a video of the band
Fri 18th
This quintet is led by Italian vocalist Ann Vanosi, who regularly performs Blues and Jazz Music in Edinburgh. Expect a nice range of danceable Jazz tunes, including the occasional Italian ballad.
Fri 25th
Proper authentic old time music. Wild and fun with traditional band line up of washboard, cornet, clarinet banjo and tuba or double bass.
August
Fri 1st
Fantastic trumpeter Colin Steele will return with his Kings of Swing to provide excellent Jazz tunes of the Swing era - great for dancing and listening alike!
Fri 8th
Quartet playig 'hot string jazz': infectious rhythms, joyfukl improvisations and gravelly vocals blend to evoke the swing-era spirit if the 1920s, 30s and 40s
Fri 15th
Fri 22nd
Septet focussing on the famous small bands of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, John Kirby and the likes - great for some groovy and swinging dancing and, of course, good to listem to,
Fri 29th
Long-running ensemble playing Swing music in the style of the original American Dave Pell Octet, including the greatest Swing era hits for listening and dancing
September
Fri 5th
A septet exploring Dixieland/New Orleans and swinging Jazz through their own wonderful arrangements, transcriptions and compositions, from slow ballads to fast dacen tunes
Fri 12th
Fri 19th
The Jammy Piece is Dick Lee's ensemble for playing mid-century Jazz music for listening and dancing. Expect a great jam session making you want to tap your feet and dance.
Fri 26th
Dancers playing for dancers! This septet plays fast and slow Jazz especially suitable for dancing Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Foxtrot, Jive, Laminu, Lindy Hop, Quickstep and Slow Balboa
Print or download a pdf of the band schedule
Experience the magic of live jazz every Friday night at the Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club.
Enjoy swinging tunes in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Our spacious clubhouse boasts a beautiful wooden dance floor, perfect for gliding across to the sounds of Foxtrot, Swing (Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, Balboa, Charleston, Boogie-Woogie), and more.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or simply want to soak up the music, you'll find the perfect rhythm at our club.
If you like to dance or would like to get started, then don't feel that you need to arrive with a partner - that's the culture of Swing dancing...Just Ask
Entry:
- Members: £10.00 **
- Non-members: £12.00 **
- Children (accompanied): Free
- Carers (accompanying): Free
- Card and cash payments accepted at the door
** occasionally we have a special event. Check the event itself.
Tickets may be required in advance for special events like our annual Christmas Party. This information is always clearly stated on the events page.
Special Event Pricing:
- For parties or events likely to be very well attended
- Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival events
Accessibility:
- Step-free access from Warriston Gardens corner of Inverleith Row
- Accessible toilet
Bar
Full bar service plus tea and coffee
Find us at: Heriots Rugby Club, Bangholm Terrace. Edinburgh EH3 5QN