# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Ben Shankland Quartet [Straight Ahead Jazz] - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year, Ben Shankland has brought his music to audiences at top festivals and venues.About this Event His music shows clear reverence for the jazz tradition, combined with unmistakable personality in every phrase. Tonight his trio is expanded to a quartet featuring Matthew Kilner on saxophone. A rising star of the scene, Shankland’s 'easeful harmonising and sureness of touch leave one eager to hear more' (Scottish Jazz Space). - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/the-ben-shankland-quartet-straight-ahead-jazz/100002002832853981 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Doors Open At: 7:45 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Jazz Bar - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 1, max: 15, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Jazz Bar - **lat**: 55.9481648 - **long**: -3.1869455 - **full address**: The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Ben Shankland Quartet [Straight Ahead Jazz] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/091c3fc7bf04e813f50273a0ef0b11ce7a5e587df6019c39f5bf5d779b875966-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791275003 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Ben Shankland Quartet [Straight Ahead Jazz] being held? - **A:** The Ben Shankland Quartet [Straight Ahead Jazz] takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 pm at The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Ben Shankland Quartet [Straight Ahead Jazz]? - **A:** The Ben Shankland Quartet [Straight Ahead Jazz] is organized by The Jazz Bar Edinburgh CIC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Ben Shankland Quartet [Straight Ahead Jazz] is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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