Glasgow Jazz Festival showcases more than 200 artists
Events included free jam sessions, one-off collaborations, a children's music workshop and book reading, alongside an exhibition by the Glasgow-based photographer Alan Donaldson, which captured local musicians.
Rachel Duns supporting Neil Cowley Trio on stage at Saint Luke's (Image: Campbell Skinner)
The festival aims to promote female musicians, subscribing to Keychange, an organisation which aims to promote inclusivity in the music industry. Three-quarters of the performances this year featured female artists.
Jill Rodger, the director of Glasgow Jazz Festival, said: 'From packed venues to incredible performances, the energy brought by both artists and audiences has been wonderful.'
Rodger said this iteration of the event has been "one to remember".
The festival has hosted some big names through the years. Legendary jazz artists which have performed at it through the years include Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan and Tony Bennett.
Creative Scotland supported the Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025.
The festival is set to return for its 40th edition next year.
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