Hot Swing Sextet
Hot Swing Sextet invites you to go back in time for a trip into the frenetic atmosphere of the 1930s jazz clubs. Between Paris and Harlem, from Django Reinhart to Duke Ellington, via Louis Armstrong, the Hot Swing Sextet has organised a tailor-made trip for you. Direction: Swing.
Swing, sway, and good humour are on the menu with this energetic group. Let the party begin with the Hot Swing Sextet!
Hot Swing Sextet will be playing on Friday and Saturday night at ELX 2024.
Photo by Joanna Ramasawmy
Castle Rock Jazz Band
The Castle Rock Jazz Band are in the business of serving up hot swing music, played by dancers for dancers. They draw influence from the great jazz artists and orchestras of the Swing era, while their dancing experience ensures that the floor will be kept full all night. When they’re not on the stage, they’re busy jamming, working out new arrangements and throwing down on dance floors in Edinburgh and beyond!
Castle Rock Jazz Band will be playing on Sunday night at ELX 2024.
Nicole Smit and Jed Potts
After having worked together in various projects throughout the years, including several seasons of the ‘Blues!’ shows with the Blueswater at the Edinburgh Fringe, Jed Potts (Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters) and Nicole Cassandra Smit (Nicole & The Backup Crew), are now teaming up to deliver a duo of banter and music to their ever-growing audience. Expect a blend of blues, harmonies, and soulful vibes with a hint of country thrown in.
Nicole and Jed will be playing at the blues after party on Saturday night at ELX 2024.
Photo by Archie MacFarlane
Colin Steele’s Kings of Swing
Trumpeter Colin Steele has pulled together a stellar line up of the very best and most swinging Scottish jazz musicians for this year’s ELX. Playing classic jazz hits from the 30s and 40s from the likes of Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman, grab your partners and get ready to dance your socks off. The band also have an enormous repertoire and will be happy to take requests!
Colin is joined by Martin Foster (clarinet and saxophones) Ross Milligan (guitar) Timmy Allen (double bass) and Tom Gordon (drums).
Colin Steele’s Kings of Swing will be playing for our outdoor event, Swing Outside at the Mound, on Saturday afternoon. Note that we have an alternative venue in case of poor weather.
Bill Jones Renaissance Swing Band
The Bill Jones Renaissance Swing Band, containing some of Scotland’s finest jazz musicians, loves to provide music for dancing. Specialising in the music of both the trad and swing eras we promise to entice you on to the dance floor with our infectious and swinging music ideal for Lindy Hop and Jive.
This highly experienced band consists of Mike Daly, Cornet; Martin Foster, Reeds; Roy Percy, Bass; Timmy Allan, guitar; Jack Wilson, drums; Bill Jones, trombone.
The Bill Jones Renaissance Swing Band will be playing for our Fast Feet Social on Saturday, and leading the procession down to the Mound.