The Lowdown Jazz Jam

The Lowdown Jazz Jam Monthly Jazz Night and Jam Session in Dundee

June's Lowdown Jam is this Thursday at Canvas, and will start at the slightly earlier time of 8pm. Come down to hear a h...
09/06/2026

June's Lowdown Jam is this Thursday at Canvas, and will start at the slightly earlier time of 8pm. Come down to hear a house band set from Sean Bissett, Adam Bissett (no relation!), Seth Bennett and Andy James, and then stay to hear the jam. All jazz instrumentalist and singers are welcome to come and sit in with the house band. Be great to see you!
The jam will be taking a summer break in July and August, but look out for the start of the autumn season in September.

It's the jam session this Thursday! Paul Greenwood, Iain Mathieson, Seth Bennett and David Mallinson will be playing a h...
12/05/2026

It's the jam session this Thursday! Paul Greenwood, Iain Mathieson, Seth Bennett and David Mallinson will be playing a house band set from 8.30, then there's an open jam session from around half 9 - all jazz instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sit in. Great music, tasty drinks and exemplary vibes - be great to see you!

April's edition of the jam will feature a set by a house band featuring Allan McGlone, of the Sunnysiders on alto, Perth...
03/04/2026

April's edition of the jam will feature a set by a house band featuring Allan McGlone, of the Sunnysiders on alto, Perth guitar star Sean Bissett, with Scuba rhythm team Seth Bennett and Paul Judge on bass and drums. They'll play a house band set from 8.30, followed by an open jam session, at which all jazz instrumentalists and singers are welcome to sit in. Entry is free, so you may as well take a punt! Delicious beers brewed in-house, wines, cocktails and juice. Under 18s are welcome before 10pm too, and the venue is fully accessible. See you down the front! images by Lei Visser

I'm late this month! Lowdown Jazz Jam March 2026 is tomorrow night at Canvas. House band this month will be Paul Greenwo...
18/03/2026

I'm late this month! Lowdown Jazz Jam March 2026 is tomorrow night at Canvas. House band this month will be Paul Greenwood on woodwinds, Iain Mathieson on piano, Seth Bennett on bass and David Mallinson on drums. They'll play a blistering house band set from 8.30, and then will be around for the house band set from around 9.30 - all jazz instrumentalists and singers are welcome to come and sit in. If you've been before, you'll know the vibe is super friendly - everyone is welcome, either as a listener or player. Entry is free and we'd love to see you.

The next Lowdown session will be on Thursday 12th February at Canvas, featuring our special guest over from Glasgow, sax...
06/02/2026

The next Lowdown session will be on Thursday 12th February at Canvas, featuring our special guest over from Glasgow, saxophonist Eleanor Colee, joined by familiar faces from the Dundee scene, the ever excellent Iain Matheson on piano, David Mallinson on drums, and Seth Bennett on bass. The house band will play the first set (starting 8.30), then the second set will be an open jam session, where any and all jazz instrumentalists and singers are welcomed - encouraged - to get up and sit in with the band. As always, thanks to our funding from Creative Scotland, entry is completely free. Come down, enjoy the music and the hang, and maybe sample some of the delicious 71 brewery beers (brewed on site), a cocktail, some wine, or some amazing Bon Accord juice.

The first Lowdown Jazz Jam of the new year will be at Canvas this Thursday, first set starting at 8.30. We're really hap...
06/01/2026

The first Lowdown Jazz Jam of the new year will be at Canvas this Thursday, first set starting at 8.30. We're really happy to be welcoming back hometown heroine Kimberley Tessa on flute, saxophone and voice, and we're really excited to hear her with our special guest through from Glasgow, Tim Lallemant on piano. The quartet will be completed by Seth Bennett on bass and Paul Judge on drum kit. Get down to hear the house band play a set from 8.30, and then there'll be an open jam set where any and all jazz instrumentalists and singers are welcome to come up and sit in with the house band. Come out and enjoy what we all need at this time of year - a cheap night out! Thanks to our funding from Creative Scotland, entry is completely free. Have a cocktail, enjoy a delicious glass of 71 Brewing beer or fancy Bon Accord juice, and enjoy the hang! Canvas, Ure Street, Dundee, DD1 5JD

December's jam session will feature rising sax star Rachel Duns, who's coming through from Glasgow to play for us. The h...
05/12/2025

December's jam session will feature rising sax star Rachel Duns, who's coming through from Glasgow to play for us. The house band will be completed by Perth's Sean Bissett on guitar, and Dundonian rhythm team Seth Bennett and David Mallinson on bass and drums. There'll be a house band set from 8.30, and then an open jam from around 9.45, where any and all jazz instrumentalists and singers are welcome to sit in with the house band. Don't be afraid to play, we're very friendly! Come down, enjoy some amazing 71 Brewing beers (brewed on site) or excellent wines, cocktails or Bon Accord soft drinks - or just spend some time with the music. Thanks to our funding from Creative Scotland, entrance is completely free.

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The Lowdown, 142/146 Perth Road
Dundee
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