Sun 16 September 2007
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.
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