Today, Friday, July 17, the 2015 edition of the always highly anticipated Edinburgh Jazz Festivalkicks off! As part of your language study trip to Scotland, LEC has put together a quick rundown of what you need to know about this major cultural event in Great Britain.
A 100% jazz event in Scotland’s capital
During a language study trip to Scotland, the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival is known as the Edinburgh Jazz Festival. This annual event takes place every July in Scotland’s capital and attracts both loyal locals and curious tourists each year.
A humble beginning…
To trace the origins of the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, we have to go back to the late 1970s. The event was launched in 1978, but at the time, it consisted merely of a series of concerts held here and there in the city’s pubs. Behind these early beginnings was a man whose name has become legendary among jazz enthusiasts: Mike Hart, a guitarist, banjo player, and great lover of traditional jazz.
… but an event that’s now a must-see for anyone who loves jazz
Decades after its humble beginnings, the event has now become one of the favorite festivals among jazz fans! On the program:
- high-energy live concerts
- jam sessions
- street parties at numerous locations throughout the Scottish capital
What does the 2015 Edinburgh Jazz Festival have in store for us?
10 days of concerts and jazz: that’s what theEdinburgh Jazz Festival. From today through Sunday, July 26, the biggest names in music today are on the bill. Among the (long) list of guests are:
- George Benson
- Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
- Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet
- Enrico Zanisi Trio
- Lurrie Bell
- Mud Morganfield Band
That should keep you plenty busy if your language study trip to Scotland takes you to the wonderful city of Edinburgh…