Hospitalfield News & Events

17th Mar 2012

The Tim Kliphuis Trio - The Dutch virtuoso violinist makes a welcome return. His style encompasses Gypsy, classical, folk and Stephane Grapelli- inspired jazz. He will be joined by Roy Percy , bass , and Nigel Clark , guitar

18th Feb 2012

The Nova Scotia Jazz Band - Carol Kidd MBE is undoubtedly one of the finest jazz vocalists in the world. It has taken 21 years to get her to Hospitalfield for what will be  a rare opportunity to see her in such an intimate setting. She will be joined by her regular accompanist, the excellent guitarist , Nigel Clark . The concert is sponsored by Mackays

14th Jan 2012

Brass Jaw - Winners of three major jazz awards in 2011. This quartet of 3 saxes and 1 trumpet play without a rhythm section and accordingly create a performance that is unique in sound and direction. This is their debut appearance at Hospitalfield

19th Nov 2011

The Nova Scotia Jazz Band - Chicago-style jazz again given a fresh look from this classic Dixieland quartet with guest clarinettist, Forrie Cairns

22nd Oct 2011

The Classic Jazz Orchestra -music from the wonderful back catalogue of jazz given a facelift from Ken Mathieson's popular 8 piece band.

24th Sept 2011

Jim Mullen/ Molly Duncan Quartet - annual reunion of 2 of Scotland's legendary jazz/funk musicians with the award winning Paul Harrison on organ and Doug Hough , drums

23rd July 2011

Alan meets Alan. The award winning sax player Alan Barnes in conversation with Alan Steadman. Music too from Alan Barnes and Brian Kellock.

2nd Jul 2011

Warren Vachè/ Brian Kellock. The world renowned trumpet player Warren Vachè meets Scotland's award winning pianist Brian Kellock for an evening of high octane jazz.

11th Jun 2011

Woody Mann. The incredible blues and jazz guitar playing of Woody Mann from New York. www.woodymann.com  Woody Mann plays Kindhearted Woman Group.

7th May 2011

The Tim Kliphuis Trio. Virtuoso violinist Tim Kliphuis plays in the Stephane Grappelli style with Roy Percy (b) and Nigel Clark (g)  www.timkliphuis.com   You tube Fapy Lafertin and Tim Kliphuis, Exactly like You.

16th April 2011

Howard Alden & Jeanne Gies. Howard Alden (guitar) and Jeanne Gies (vocals). Two Great Artists direct from New York along with Scottish brass player Ricky Steele.

19th Mar 2011

Led by Paul Harrison . A concert to celebrate the bicentennial of the Bell Rock Lighthouse. The band will recreate the music of a famous West Coast of America jazz band called the Lighthouse All-stars. Cool Jazz at its best.

19th Feb 2011

Brian Kellock (p) Kenny Ellis (b) and John Rae (d). For many years , Scotland's foremost piano trio,they will re-unite for this concert. There will also be an opening set from Cathie Rae (vocals) and Graeme Stephen (guitar).   www.briankellock.com  You tube  Brian Kellock and Kenny Ellis.

4th Dec 2010

The Todd Gordon Christmas Show. Scotland's favourite crooner with seasonal songs and much more

20th Nov 210

The Nova Scotia Jazz Band with the UK's No1 trombonist, Roy Williams. A night of classic jazz.

23rd Oct 2010

20th birthday party. Alan Barnes with the Paul Harrison quartet. Another chance to hear the specially commissioned, Hospitalfield Suite

18th Sep 2010

Top Edinburgh band, Swing 2010. Django Reinhart inspired swing

31st Jul 2010

The Molly Duncan/Jim Mullen Quartet. Ex Average White Band sax player gets together with ace guitarist, Jim Mullen for their annual Hospitalfield reunion. With Paul Harrison (Organ) and Stu Ritchie (Drums)

5th Jun 2010

The Tokyo Trio, three top ladies of jazz, Tina May (Vocals), Nikki Iles (Piano) and Karen Sharp (Sax)

16th May 2010

Lunchtime talk on jazz with Alan Steadman and Paul Harrison, voted Scotland's No1 pianist in last years' Scottish Jazz Awards

24th Apr 2010

Clare Teal. Award winning vocalist sings the Great British Songbook