One of Europe’s major singing stars, Tolstoy sounds totally natural and yet exudes charisma and star quality. She sings jazz standards, takes rock and folk tunes into jazz settings and balances art and enjoyment in a wonderful tension. Her highly musical band features Jacob Karlson (piano), Mattias Svensson (bass), Rasmus ... + more

From West CoastR’n’B to Big City Blues, guitarist, Otis Grand has been the leading light of classic blues playing for the last twenty years. Voted best British blues guitarist for seven consecutive years, he’s a giant of the blues. Another lover of historical blues styles is Blues‘n’Trouble singer/guitarist, Sandy Tweeddale, ... + more

With magnificent musicality, tongue in cheek humour and an unbridled musical imagination Brass Jaw are a free spirited, big swinging brass quartet featuring Ryan Quigley (trumpet) and saxophonists Paul Towndrow, Konrad Wisniewski and Allon Beauvoisin. + more

Drummer, Tom Bancroft’s new trio features the spellbinding piano of Tom Cawley and Norwegian bass sensation Mats Eilertson. Expect fiery solos, melodic tunes from whispers to roars, some great chemistry creating state of the art modern jazz. + more

Mario Caribe fronts a new trio exploring the music of his native Brazil: rhythmic Sambas, languid Bossa Novas songs and bouncy Baiões. Plying the Nylon Strung Guitar, Cavaquinho and bass, he is joined by Stuart Brown playing Brazillian percussion and Brian Molley on horns. + more

With magnificent musicality, tongue in cheek humour and an unbridled musical imagination Brass Jaw are a free spirited, big swinging brass quartet featuring Ryan Quigley (trumpet) and saxophonists Paul Towndrow, Konrad Wisniewski and Allon Beauvoisin. + more

One of Europe’s major singing stars, Tolstoy sounds totally natural and yet exudes charisma and star quality. She sings jazz standards, takes rock and folk tunes into jazz settings and balances art and enjoyment in a wonderful tension. Her highly musical band features Jacob Karlson (piano), Mattias Svensson (bass), Rasmus ... + more

A solo set from pianist Tom Cawley ranging from blistering energy to gentle whimsy - Fantastic, fluent and romantic” (Time Out). Kevin Mackenzie’s attractive, original tunes are peppered with intriguing twists and meticulous lyricism as he debuts a new trio featuring Mario Caribe and Tom Bancroft. + more

A rare opportunity to hear the great piano trio present their thundering takes on the history of jazz piano from Oscar Petrson to Lennie Tristano; from Duke Ellington to Cecil Taylor. Kellock’s mercurial playing is rooted in brilliant pianism, deep jazz knowledge and a love of exciting audiences with suprise ... + more

Soul/jazz diva, Coleman whips up a storm of Philadelphia and New York tipped raw soul vibes. Driven by the powerful groove machines of Allen Mckeown and Paul Harrison, this is music for partying and having a good time... Grab your dancing shoes. Plus special guest Colin Steele. + more

Jazz at full throttle as saxophonist Wiszniewski, backed by Brian Kellock on piano, plays great standards and romantic ballads, plus, hopefully, some of Konrad’s attractive tunes. Drummer, Brian Palmer’s Trio with Mario Caribe and Paul Harrison play a short opening set. + more

Hear Subie in laid back mode – measured, but ebullient, delivering the nuance of every lyric. Hervoice is rich and smoky, heard to best effect in this pared down setting with Mackenzie or McKeown on guitar. The world premiere of Colin Steele and Kevin Mackenzie duo opens the concert. + more

One of the most celebrated pianists on today's European jazz scene can be percussive, intense, and exciting, yet capable of soft beauty and great lyricism. He blew us all away last time he was in Islay. Now with a Swedish trio, expect musical sparks. + more

An intriguing meeting between guitarist Graeme Stephen and piper / whistle player / saxophonist Fraser Fifield conjure beautiful and beguiling sounds from their jazz and traditional roots. + more

A thrilling end to the Festival – Mario has assembled an all-star band to recreate the unmistakable sounds of The Crusaders – from hardbop to funk. The band features John Burgess (saxophone), Chris Grieve (trombone), Neil Warden (guitar), Paul Harrison (keys), Mario Caribe (bass) and Stuart Brown (drums). + more