A Celebration of Japanese Jazz Fusion

A Celebration of Japanese Jazz Fusion by Hot Sounds Island is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Jazz Bar. It has 2 performances listed, running from Tue 11 Aug, 21:00 to Tue 18 Aug, 21:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

The UK's first J-Fusion band performs a carefully curated set of live tracks from some of Japan's most iconic bands and artists. From Casiopea to T-Square, Masayoshi Takanaka and others, Hot Sounds Island showcases the best of a musical world filled with colour and energy. Soaring instrumental virtuosity is matched by infectious melodies and playful arrangements which even non-jazz fans will enjoy. Even if you don't know the material, why not come and learn all about this most joyous of genres from the east.

Details

  • Performer: Hot Sounds Island
  • Venue: The Jazz Bar
  • Space: Venue (Partially Seated)
  • Genre: MUSIC, Jazz, Rock
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • Running time: 90 minutes
  • Room size: about 120 seats (Venue (Partially Seated)) — 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

  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: Two flights of stairs, totaling 25 steps, down into the space. Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Tue 11 Aug, 21:00 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Tue 18 Aug, 21:00 — Already performed — £14.00

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