Jazz Sundays
Live Jazz every Sunday at Söderberg Pavilion!
at 5.30pm
Line up:
Graeme Stephen & Ed Kelly
6th July
Standards, Modern Jazz and originals from award winning Guitarist Graeme Stephen featuring Ed Kelly on double bass. “Stephen’s daring writing and willingness to complement conventional lyricism with sonic experiment makes for a powerful experience, fiercely driven at times but often subtly impressionistic, with rock and folk influences and electronic effects all judiciously woven into the soundscape” –Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman
Nathan Somevi & Jess Koffie
13th July
Nathan Somevi, a Ghanaian-born British musician, honed his musical talents in the vibrant atmosphere of church performances during his upbringing. Inspired by his roots, he embarked on a musical journey enriched by diverse influences. Among his inspirations, the innovative guitar stylings of Charlie Hunter have left an indelible mark on Somevi's sound, particularly his use of hybrid guitars blending bass and guitar elements, contributing to the captivating essence of his musical projects.
Throughout his career, Somevi's talent has not gone unnoticed. He was honored with nominations for both the Scottish Alternative Music Award in 2020 and the Scottish Jazz Award in 2023, affirming his impact on the contemporary music scene. While initially recognized for his contributions as a session musician, the challenges presented by the pandemic encouraged Somevi to explore new avenues, leading him to discover the joy of creating his own music and finding fulfillment in expressing his unique musical voice.
Marianne McGregor
20th July
Scottish Jazz vocalist Marianne McGregor is an exciting new voice in the UK Jazz scene. Her vocals are rich and velvety in tone, with impressive technical agility and a warm sound that ignites old time jazz flair with fresh modern flavour.
McGregor is a natural vocal improviser with an Ella-like freedom towards scatting. Gliding through scat-solos like a horn, she swings and brings something rhythmic, with bite and substance.
Marianne has been performing sell-out shows in the UK, commanding her audiences with charm and musical sincerity in every note she sings. With delivery that ranges from gutsy and bluesy to delicate and personal, Marianne’s voice will break your heart and mend it all in one performance.
The young singer has made great strides in Scottish Jazz, being awarded ‘Rising Star’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards 2019 and later ‘Best Vocalist’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards 2021. With some international performances already under her belt, Marianne was selected to represent UK jazz with a performance for the British Embassy in Havana, Cuba
Nicole Smit & Jed Potts
27th July
Established singers and bandleaders, Nicole Smit and Jed Potts take you on a genre-hopping musical journey. These duo performances are a musical conversation; they trade lead vocal duties, sing harmony, and see where the music takes them. Each show is unique and unplanned, but you can probably expect some blues, country, old style R’n’B, and maybe even some jazz standards…