Live Jazz every Sunday at Söderberg Pavilion!
at 5.30pm

Line up:

Nathan Somevi Duo

3rd May 2026

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 

10th May 2026

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.

Colin Steele

17th May 2026

Colin Steele, Scotland’s top jazz trumpeter, 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.

Susanna Macdonald & Kevin Barrett

24th May 2026

Classic songs and little-known gems.  Beautifully rendered.  

 Susanna Macdonald (voice) and Kevin Barrett (guitar) perform a quirky collection of jazz standards, pop classics and folk songs, with a particular emphasis on Scottish and Canadian composers.  They have toured across Scotland, Canada, and beyond. 

Susanna Macdonald is a singer/songwriter based primarily in Edinburgh, but who has toured around Scotland and the UK.   She has a voice as clear as a bell, and a knack for beautiful phrasing.  Susanna is also an actor/writer/director, and a member of the Faculty of Law at the University of Edinburgh. 

Kevin Barrett is a guitarist, band leader, producer and composer based in Toronto, Canada who is well-known to UK audiences.  Kevin is known as a passionate soloist, a first-rate accompanist, and a versatile and creative side musician.  More about Kevin here: http://www.kevinbarrettgroup.ca/ 

Susanna and Kevin met in Edinburgh’s famous Sandy Bell’s pub several years ago, and perform together whenever geography and circumstance permit.

1 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL  
Tel 0131 227 2213