The Edinburgh Jazz Festival, which brings together the best jazz musicians from all over the world, has long been a pillar of the music scene in the UK. The festival has included a variety of musical artists over the years, from the iconic Miles Davis to up-and-coming performers like Rita Payes.
The legendary guitarist and composer John Williams, who created the iconic Star Wars score, and Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, whose beautiful voice and poetic lyrics have impacted generations of musicians, have been among the finest performers at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival. Other headlining artists have included Average White Band, a funk band that never fails to get crowds dancing, and blues rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who has been acclaimed as one of the most talented players of his time.
The event has also welcomed a wide variety of foreign performers, including Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain and Spanish trombonist and vocalist Rita Payes. Jazz greats like Charles Mingus and Gil Scott-Heron have performed on the festival's stages in the past, mesmerizing the crowds with their extraordinary talent. The English pianist and bandleader Jools Holland has also been a yearly mainstay at the event, entertaining crowds with his special fusion of boogie-woogie and jazz.