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Jazz Sessions By Candlelight: Rhapsody in Blue
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Jazz Sessions By Candlelight: Rhapsody in Blue

Fri 14 Aug · 22:45

St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh St Vincent Street at the junction with St Stephen Street and Circus Lane, Stockbridge and Canonmills

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About This Event

Sell-out Fringe 2025 pianist Matthew Leigh Shiel, ***** (EdinburghGuide.com), leads his acclaimed jazz band on a swinging, toe-tapping odyssey through blues, Berlin cabaret, ragtime and New York jazz piano improv with poignant storytelling by candlelight. Programme includes Joplin’s The Entertainer, Brubeck’s Take Five, 007 James Bond Theme, Gershwin’s showstopper Rhapsody in Blue and cabaret music by Jewish composer Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942) – who was murdered by the Third Reich for the "crime" of composing jazz. Fringe Classics internationally five-star rated: ***** (EdinburghGuide.com), ***** (BingeFringe.com), ***** (TheUpsideNews.com), ***** (MissmandaMedia.com). Additional Dates: 18 August 2026, 20 August 2026, 22 August 2026, 26 August 2026, 29 August 2026

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Jazz Sessions By Candlelight: Rhapsody in Blue takes place on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 22:45. The event runs until Thursday, 20 August 2026.

Jazz Sessions By Candlelight: Rhapsody in Blue is held at St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh St Vincent Street at the junction with St Stephen Street and Circus Lane, Stockbridge and Canonmills in Edinburgh.

Tickets for Jazz Sessions By Candlelight: Rhapsody in Blue are priced at £9.50 - £19.50. Live prices and availability are shown on whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk.

Tickets for Jazz Sessions By Candlelight: Rhapsody in Blue can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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