FRI 14 - SUN 16 SEPTEMBER 2007

PRESENTED BY ASSEMBLY DIRECT AND ISLAY ARTS ASSOCIATION Information: 0131 467 5200 Weekender Ticket: 0131 467 5200 Friday 14 September

Famous for its seven whisky distilleries, distinctive bird life, golf and Islay 1 Phil Alexander / Catriona McKay * stunning views, Islay is the most southerly of the Hebridean islands. Exuding charm Full of surprise, beauty, power and complexity, Salsa Celtica/Moishe’s the island provides the perfect backdrop for the Black Bottle Islay Jazz Festival. Bagel pianist, Alexander, contrasts his rhythmic verve with the rippling harp of one of Scotland’s leading traditional musicians, harpist, McKay. 6PM-7PM PORT MÒR, Venue 1, £7 (£5 conc)

2 Anders Bergcrantz Quartet * BUNNAHABHAIN Bergcrantz is a trumpeting phenomenon. He’s got the fire and passion of D1 V7 Dizzy Gillespie, the chops of Freddie Hubbard, and the subtlety of Miles. He’s one of the few European musicians who have cracked the New York D2 establishment, playing bebop and beyond. He is joined by Paul Harrison (p), V9 Aidan O’Donnell (b), Alyn Cosker (d).

BALLYGRANT 7.30-9.30PM BRUICHLADDICH HALL, Venue 2, £8 (£6 conc) • • PORT D8 ASKAIG V2 • V8 3 Tommy Smith / Brian Kellock D7 V3 BOWMORE A masterful duo collaboration from the two giants PORT D6 of Scottish jazz. “scintillating .... they can play CHARLOTTE • V1 anything they think and can think of things other people don’t ... totally captivating” (The Guardian).

PORTNAHAVEN 8-10PM IONAD CHALIUM CHILLE ILE (COLUMBA CENTRE) • AIRPORT Venue 3, £10 (£8 conc) V5 V12 4 Haftor Medbøe Mini Group V4/V6 D3 V10 PORT ELLEN High energy approach from guitarist Medbøe, trombonist Greive • D4 D5 V11 and a host of electronics. They produce atmospheric and evocative soundscapes, and above all they groove. For (V1 - V11) = venues 10-11PM PORT MÒR, Venue 1, £7 (£5 conc) D1 = Bunnahabhain Distillery (01496 840646) D2 = Caol Ila Distillery (01496 302760) D3 = Ardbeg Distillery (01496 302244) 5 Live Sciences * D4 = Lagavulin Distillery (01496 302400) D5 = Laphroaig Distillery (01496 302418) They call it “a hip hop live soul jazz jamming funk experiment.” The eight D6 = Bowmore Distillery (01496 810441) piece band features rap vocals out of Gil Scott Heron’s book, laid back pyschedelia, turntablists, heavy funk beats, and a punchy, soulful horn D7 = Bruichladdich Distillery (01496 850221) D8 = Kilchoman Distillery (01496 840646) section. One of the hottest club bands in the country. Please contact distilleries for visitor information. 10PM-MIDNIGHT RAMSAY HALL, Venue 4, £8, (£6 conc) * INCLUDED IN FESTIVAL BUS SCHEDULE Discover the heart of Islay Black Bottle takes you on a journey of discovery to the warm heart that proudly represents all the wonderfully smoke filled aromas and tantalising tastes of Islay’s seven golden single malts. Awaken the senses as your palate enters the world of the unknown and unexpected. www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk Information: 0131 467 5200 Weekender Ticket: 0131 467 5200 Saturday 15 September

6 Ken Peplowski Quartet * 9 Haftor Medbøe Mini Group American swing/bop star saxophonist makes his Islay debut, He can play Another chance to hear atmospheric soundcapes from the effervescent Haftor Mebøe scorching clarinet like a modern Benny Goodman, sail languorously across and Chris Greive, with special guest Konrad Wiszniewski. romantic ballads like he’s the son of Lester Young, and command the tenor as 6.30-7.30PM ISLAY HOUSE, Venue 8, £7 (£5 conc) though Stan Getz just passed him the horn. With Brian Kellock (p), Ronnie Rae (b), Alyn Cosker (d). 10 12.30-3PM PORTNAHAVEN HALL, Venue 5, £7 – plus the legendary home baking Scottish Jazz All Stars Following in the footsteps of the great Scottish traditional jazz groups of the 50’s and 60’s like the Clyde Valley Stompers 7 Leah Gough-Cooper Quartet and The Clansman, Forrie Cairns and Fionna Duncan, both ex-members of those groups front an amazing assemblage of She’s already making big waves on both sides of the Atlantic. classic jazz talent playing New Orleans and traditional jazz. The bright young star of the Scottish jazz scene plays alto sax 7.30-9.30PM BRUICHLADDICH HALL, Venue 2, £10 (£8 conc) with power, intellect and aplomb. She’s also writing very sophisticated and appealing music. First time in Islay! 1-3PM WHITE HART HOTEL, Venue 6, £5 – light lunches available 11 Ken Peplowski plays Monk featuring Anders Bergcrantz * 8 Moishe’s Bagel * The American reedsman and the Swedish trumpeter celebrate the music of one of the great jazz originals: Thelonious Monk. Music of power and “One of the most moving musical character, with Paul Harrison (p), Aidan O’Donnell (b) and Alyn Cosker experiences of my life... the audience were (d). What a band! completely blown away by the performance” 8-10PM IONAD CHALIUM CHILLE ILE (COLUMBA CENTRE), Venue 3, £10, (£8) (Round And About Mull). Rip-roaring, toe-tapping jazz influenced klezmer and Balkan music from some of Scotland’s finest musicians: Greg Lawson (fiddle), 12 Phil Alexander / Catriona McKay Pete Garnet (accordion), Phil Alexander (p), Mario Caribe (b), Guy Nicholson (perc). with special guest Chris Stout “Exhilarating” (The Herald). The finest Shetland fiddler joins the atmospheric world/jazz/folk 4-6PM, BUNNAHABHAIN DISTILLERY, crossover marvel that is Alexander/McKay. Venue 7, £10, (£8 conc) 8.45-9.45PM ISLAY HOUSE Distillery tour at 3pm – limited places, so , Venue 8, £8 (£6 conc) please book on 01496 840646

13 Ryan Quigley Sextet * Super-charged bop and grooving jazz, Ryan Quigley writes and plays music that could be straight out of New York in the classic Blue Note period. High energy trumpet-and a band packed with great players. Quigley (t), Laura Macdonald, Paul Towndrow (s), tbc (p), Aidan O’Donnell (b), Alyn Cosker (d). 10.30-12.30PM BRUICHLADDICH HALL, Venue 2, £9 (£7 conc)

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14 Chris Greive Quintet Islay Information Festival Information The Australian trombonist cuts across music styles from jazz to hip hop to funk to pop. He’s a top arranger with a deep knowledge of jazz tradition, and Getting There Tickets: he’ll have a terrific line-up of Scottish jazz talent: Ryan Quigley (t), Konrad BY FERRY: Weekender Ticket: £50 Wiszniewski (ts), tbc (p), Aidan O’Donnell (b). From Kennacraig - call Caledonian MacBrayne NOON-2 RSPB CENTRE, Venue 9, £7 - light lunches available on 08705 650000 / www.calmac.co.uk • only available from 0131 467 5200 until 11-11.45am – bird watching walk from RSPB Centre Kennacraig is 2.5 hours by car from Glasgow, 31st August 2007 or via Citylink Bus - call 08705 505050. • we will guarantee admission and a seat to holders BY PLANE: of Weekenders, on the basis that you arrive 15 15 Ken Peplowski & Brian Kellock * BA /Loganair: www.britishairways.com minutes prior to the concert starting. If you arrive later we cannot guarantee entry, but Sparks will fly in this sparring partnership as Kellock and Peplowski challenge each Accommodation will do our best. other on old song tunes, humourous asides, and international class improvising. Please call the Tourist Information office on • Port Mòr has limited capacity, please let us know if 12:30-2:30PM ARDBEG DISTILLERY, Venue 10, £7 – lunch menu available 01496 810254/ www.isle-of-islay.com you want to attend New in 2007 Tickets for individual concerts Islay now has a campsite: www.islandofislay.co.uk 16 Sheena Swanson * Available from Mairi Clark, Celtic Craft Shop, Main Street, Bowmore 01496 810262. Islay’s amazing songstress covers the range from belting blues to lyrical Travel on Islay ballads. Her distinctive, husky vocals are delivered with self-deprecating FESTIVAL BUS: Or via 0131 467 5200. humour. She is joined by Paul Harrison (p), Mario Caribe (b), Brian Palmer (d). We are planning a Festival bus which will visit all Or online at www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk / the concerts marked * www.thebooth.co.uk 3-5PM IONAD CHALIUM CHILLE ILE (COLUMBA CENTRE), Venue 3, £8, (£6 conc) For a full timetable and costs please call Tickets may be available on the door please note 0131 467 5200 (we can collect in both Port Ellen many capacities are limited, so we strongly and Bowmore) recommend advance booking. 17 Anders Bergcrantz / Konrad Wiszniewski Quintet * TAXIS: Lamont Campbell (07899 756 159); Fiona Venues This is a strutting, grooving, swinging band of New York style 60’s Livingstone (07808 303 200), Carol’s Cabs We use all sorts of venues on Islay. There are jazz updated. Imagine Miles, Hancock, Rollins with a big swinging (07775 782 155) or Rhinns Taxis (0771 921 157). generally no foyers and limited facilities some rhythm section. Bergcrantz is one of the world’s leading trumpeters, venues are even private homes but all have masses playing with tenor titan Konrad Wiszniewski (s), Paul Harrison (p), of character. Aidan O’Donnell (b), Alyn Cosker (d). Doors will open approximately 15 minutes before 5.30-7PM LAPHROAIG DISTILLERY, Venue 11, £8, (£6 conc) the concert stars and generally, there is nowhere to wait apart from outside let’s hope for good weather!

18 Laura Macdonald’s Haste Ye Back with special guest, Ken Peplowski * A star-studded, final night concert led by the inimitable Thanks to: Laura Macdonald. Expect strong solos, surprises and a large helping of fun. Her other partners in crime are Paul ISLAY PHOTOS: Argyll, the Isles, Stirling & Trossachs Tourist Board, Shutterstock • ARTISTS PHOTOS: Louis de Carlo, Redferns. Towndrow (s), Ryan Quigley (t), Chris Greive (tb), Brian PHOTOS: Eberhard Rapp. Kellock (p), Aidan O’Donnell (b) and Alyn Cosker (d). DESIGN: edenconsultancygroup.co.uk • COVER ILLUSTRATION: Dominic Snyder. 8.30-10.30PM MACHRIE HOTEL, Venue 12, £10, (£8 conc)

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