Alto saxophonist Paul Towndrow is one of Scotland’s leading jazz musicians, both as a formidable instrumental improviser and as a composer and bandleader. Paul readily acknowledges that the supportive Scottish jazz scene, from youth orchestra level through to the SNJO, ... more >>

Edinburgh-born harpist and singer Maeve Gilchrist comes at jazz and improvisation from the perspective of a young musician who grew up surrounded by traditional music, song and dance, a background which has instilled a strong sense of the joy in ... more >>

Martin Taylor has earned a worldwide reputation as one of the great guitar virtuosos of his day, but has chosen to base himself in Scotland for most of his career, where he has played an active part in establishing the ... more >>

Youth Jazz Orchestras have existed in Scotland for thirty years. Many of the major names in today's jazz scene have honed their jazz skills in these great institutions. Tommy Smith set up his own Youth Jazz Orchestra to bridge the gap between the ... more >>

Niki King is an award-winning singer and accomplished song-writer who effortlessly moves from contemporary to classic. She grew up in Edinburgh’s underground music scene and credits many of the musicians, singers and DJs she worked with as important influences ... more >>