Nicole Smit Duo

4th October 2026

Nicole Smit is a distinguished jazz and blues vocalist renowned around Scotland for her uplifting and authentic performances drenched in the history of blues. With a sultry, silky smooth voice, she delivers exceptional interpretations of standards inspired by the likes of Dinah Washington, Etta Jones and Billie Holiday, bringing both reverence for jazz masters and her own contemporary sensibility to classic material.

At the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, Nicole has presented "The Travelling Tent Show" in the George Square Spiegeltent, paying tribute to blues legends like Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey. As a well-known Edinburgh-based singer, she maintains multiple projects including "Queens of The Blues" performances and regularly collaborates with local musicians, establishing herself as one of Scotland's premier jazz vocalists with the emotional authenticity that has made her a beloved figure in the Scottish music scene.

Chatte Chanteuse

11th October 2026

Chatte Chanteuse sees soul queen Kat Brooks join up with local musicians to take a tour through Europe's great jazz songs and ballads. Through the likes of Piaf, Dietrich and Peyroux, Kat brings her own sass and style to these timeless songs made famous by jazz singers the world over. 

"She channels the song with affection and clarity. 5*, Counter Culter UK"

'Kat’s voice is soulful, bluesy and deeply in touch with the emotions of the songs. Beautiful and vulnerable... the audience was captivated' (GonzoMagazine.com, 2023).

Jed Potts Duo

18th October 2026

Jed Potts is an Edinburgh-based guitarist and vocalist. He fronts Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters and Under-Volt. He also plays with The Katet, The Blueswater, Nicole Smit, and occasionally with U.S. blues artist Brandon Santini.

Colin Steele

25th Ocotber 2026

Colin Steele, Scotland’s top jazz trumpeter, will be joined by the extremely talented Ross Baird on guitar.

They will be playing music from the Great American Songbook, songs made famous by the likes of Louis Armstrong and Chet Baker (and everyone in between!) A rare melodic musical treat from this exceptional duo.