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Saxophonist, clarinetist and composer Brian Molley was last in Kirkcaldy in November 2021 with Mario Caribe's Boteco Trio. Now he brings his quartet of Tom Gibbs (piano), Brodie Jarvie (bass) and Stu Brown (drums) to the Old Kirk. The quartet has recorded 3 critically...

Tenement Jazz band are a traditional jazz band formed in early 2018 in Edinburgh. Brought together by their shared love of New Orleans music, and comprising musicians from various corners of Edinburgh's vibrant jazz scene, they are on a journey of exploration back to...

SCuba, led by percussionist Ricky Linn, deliver a high energy set of Lan music and tabla-driven Indian jazz fusion.  Based around Ricky's studies in Havana and Mumbai, SCuba play a diverse set of Jazz, Salsa and Indian music. From dance infused Cuban grooves to the...

STOP PRESS! Talented young Scots trio to play supporting set during the interval - see below for more details! Langtoun Jazz Festival 2023 opens with a spectacular concert featuring rising star saxophonist Matt Carmichael leading a quintet of young Scottish musicians...

We are delighted to present a concert with Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra, an orchestra that is unique in Scotland.  FYJO was founded in 1976 by award winning musician and composer, Richard Michael OBE.  Over the years Richard has introduced hundreds of youngsters between...

Kirkcaldy Foodbank needs donations more than ever in these difficult times so we are delighted to host another event for them at this year's Langtoun Jazz Festival. If you are a lover of Big Band Music you will love Inverkeithing Community Big Band ! No tickets...

Our Saturday evening concert once again features a trio of young jazz musicians making waves on the Scottish scene.The trio is led by Ben Shankland, a young Edinburgh-born pianist and composer who made his debut at Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival as part of the 2021...

After a great response to our December dance event we are delighted to be welcoming back Louisiana Fairytale for our 1st Langtoun Jazz Festival dance event. Louisiana Fairytale was founded by Bob Ross and Colin Allison in 2021 and comprises of Scottish musicians who...

For our final concert we bring you 2 great bands for the price of 1.The evening will begin with Figiro Quartet, a light jazz and swing group hailing from the west of Scotland who specialise in bringing a vintage twist to modern classics, with covers ranging from Nina...

Seonaid Aitken is a violinist, vocalist, composer/orchestrator and broadcaster from Glenrothes. She performs with her award-winning Gypsy Jazz band Rose Room as well as a guest with the Tim Kliphuis Sextet, Martin Taylor MBE and Swing 2022. She was awarded ‘Best...

Buskin Sharks Jazz are a large instrumental Jazz ensemble based in Edinburgh. They rehearse weekly throughout the year and are a common sight at outdoor events in Edinburgh and surroundings areas over the summer months. They play a mixture of Jazz Standards spanning...

Colin Steele, Scotlands finest jazz trumpet stylist,  presents a joyful dive into the rich stream of jazz standards.Colin, who recently played Kirkcaldy with Ali Affleck, is well known for his love of melody, understanding of different genres and expressive playing so...

28th May from 8pm (doors 7.30pm)Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, KY1 1EH Ali Affleck's Auld Toon StompersTickets £12Early jazz historian Ali has earned her solid reputation as the quintessential ‘go to’ vocalist for authentic trad Jazz / prohibition era blues and as she...

30th April from 8pm (doors 7.30pm) Live Lounge at Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy, 9 Esplanade, KY1 1HR Helena Kay Trio Tickets £10 Award winning tenor saxophonist Helena Kay grew up in Perth and came to attention in the Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra. She moved to London in 2012...

26th March from 8pm (doors 7.30pm)Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, KY1 1EH Richard Michael & Hilary MichaelPianist Richard Michael BEM needs little introduction to Fife audiences. A long-time resident of Kirkcaldy, he has been described by Julian Joseph as “the UK’s...