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We are working on programming the 2012 Aberdeen Jazz Festival - the dates will be 14-18 March - we hope to see you there!

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An opportunity for aspiring musicians to play jazz with saxophonist Gordon McNeil who has been a pro sax player for 28 years, experienced in most musical genres. He ... more +

Unearthing the players of the future is a mission. Joe Wright is a young Aberdeen saxophonist studying in London, for the Festival he plays in duo with hip London drummer, ... more +

The great jazz club atmosphere at The Blue Lamp has been central to the success of the Festival in the past, and The Lamp is the heart of the Festival ... more +

Festival Artist of the Week

Maceo Parker

The Lemon Tree
Friday March 11
20:00

Tickets £16 + bf
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(plus DJ set from QB-10 (A’Zi Cool) till late)

Synonymous with Funky Music, Parker's pedigree is impeccable – his band: the tightest funk orchestra on earth. He's played with each and every major leader of funk, before becoming the genre’s leader himself. The living, breathing pulse, he connects the history of Funk in one golden thread, navigating deftly between ... more info +

Blue Lamp Concerts

Past gigs

The Bill Fleming Quartet
The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
Thu Aug 4 - 20:00
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picture of The Bill Fleming Quartet

The Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra
The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
Thu Jul 28 - 20:00
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picture of The Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

Tommy Smith KARMA
The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
Fri Jun 24 - 20:00
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picture of Tommy Smith KARMA

Klabbes Bank
The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
Thu May 19 - 20:00
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picture of Klabbes Bank

NeWt
The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
Tue Mar 29 - 20:00
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picture of NeWt