This new sponsorship for the Festival makes it the biggest – with 21 concerts – in its 27 year history. The musical styles span jazz history, from early New Orleans to spanking up-to-date Electronica, and many points between. The great singers and musicians hail from Scotland and four other nations: some from many thousands of miles away, with two from just thousands of yards from their concert.
The artists’ ages ranges go from last year’s Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year to older established veterans. Venues go from Caol Ila to ten other characterful sites across the island.
Influences on show at some concerts will include Country and Americana, European Classical, and Scottish Folk – with a big nod to Shetland. And this is all bedded in a programme of top quality modern jazz performed by many of Scotland’s top players and singers.
Full details of all concerts and artists, and ticketing information (including discounts for Islay residents ) can be seen at www.jazzscotland.com
The event is presented by a partnership of Jazz Scotland and Islay Arts Association, supported by Creative Scotland and the Mactaggart Third Fund.
