A History of Jazz In Four Saxophones

A History of Jazz In Four Saxophones is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Scottish Arts Club. It has 2 performances listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 16:00 to Wed 26 Aug, 16:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

This unique show sees Mark McKergow talking about and performing more music of the sax giants – on the same model vintage saxophones they played! Discover the saxes and music made famous by Sidney Bechet, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Gerry Mulligan and more. Mark is once again joined by top Edinburgh musicians for this insightful and entertaining one-hour concert. Mark is one of the most versatile jazz saxophonists in Scotland. He’s played everything from New Orleans to free improvisation, writes for UK Jazz News and performs in two bands.

Details

  • Venue: Scottish Arts Club
  • Space: The Club Room
  • Genre: MUSIC, Jazz
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 45 seats (The Club Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 2, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Access features: Accessible toilet

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Tue 18 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £15.00
  • Wed 26 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £15.00

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