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Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025 showcasing talented musicians
The city's longest-running music festival will showcase more than 100 musicians across 35 events over five days, running until Sunday, June 22.
Jill Rodger, director of Glasgow Jazz Festival, said: "We are thrilled to welcome audiences to the 39th edition of Glasgow Jazz Festival.
(Image: Supplied) "The festival celebrates jazz in all its forms, showcasing the genre's rich diversity and multi-generational appeal and popularity.
"The city will be alive with the sounds of the jazz world for five days, and with some shows sold out, I would encourage music fans to snap up their tickets and take the chance to soak up the magic of jazz in the heart of Glasgow."
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This year's line-up features international artists and homegrown talent.
Brian Jackson, best known for his work with Gil Scott-Heron, will headline at Saint Luke's on Friday, June 20.
(Image: Supplied) Grammy-winning pianist and vocalist Jon Cleary will also perform in a nearly sold-out solo show, bringing his signature blend of New Orleans funk and jazz.
The festival will showcase UK talent, including Theon Cross, whose tuba-led sound is reshaping modern jazz.
(Image: Supplied) He will perform at Óran Mòr on Saturday, June 21, alongside Scottish drummer Graham Costello and DJ Rebecca Vasmant.
One of Scotland's most promising saxophonists, Matt Carmichael, will take the stage on Thursday, June 19.
Timmy Allan, winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician 2024, will perform at Nice n Sleazy the same night before hosting the first Late Night Jam Session.
He said: "I'm very excited and honoured to be included in this year's Glasgow Jazz Festival.
"I can't wait to play with my incredible band which is Norman Willmore, Brodie Laird-Jarvie and Roan Anderson.
"The line-up for the festival is incredible as well and it's great to have my name alongside the likes of Matt Carmichael, Modern Vikings, Marianne McGregor, Fat-Suit… the list goes on.'
In celebration of Glasgow 850, a special New Jazzwegians show curated by Fergus McCreadie will take place at Saint Luke's on Sunday, June 22.
Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025 is supported by Creative Scotland and the Glasgow 850 Festivals Fund.
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