April
Fri 4th
The renowned Scottish vocalist Iain Ewing will join us with hi Chevaliers! We're looking forward to an evening of superbly swing jazz
Fri 11th
Clarinetist Dick Lee will join us with his new Jazz band, the Swing Scoundrels. Expect fantastically swing Jazz with arrangements especially suited for dancing Swing, Jive, Foxtrot and more
Fri 18th
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 25th
The sextet is a growing roster of traditional jazz lovers, looking to entertain new audiences with a mix of danceable Jazz, Ragtime and Blues from the 1920s and 1930s
May
Fri 2nd
A seventeen-piece big band playing a variety of swinging jazz standards for listening and dancing - from early Swing classics to mid-century big band hits.
Here's a video of the band
Fri 9th
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
Here's a video of the band
Fri 16th
The English touring quartet brings you the authentic sounds of 1920s and 30s America - jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and redemption.
Here's a video of the band
Fri 23rd
A septet exploring Dixieland/New Orleans and swinging Jazz through their own wonderful arrangements, transcriptions and compositions, from slow ballads to fast dacen tunes
Here's a video of the band
Fri 30th
June
Fri 6th
Fri 13th
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
Here's a video of the band
Fri 20th
Fri 27th
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!
Here's a video of the band
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 **
- Non-members: £12 **
- 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:
- Parties
- 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