Toolbox Orchestra

The Toolbox Orchestra is an exotic one-in-a-million-band, even for their notorious adopted home town Berlin: They are an all-female band and originally started out on instruments straight from the workshop like singing saw and washtub bass. Completed by banjo, guitar, trumpet and clarinet they weave an earthy and unique sound very close to the roots of the music they chose as their playground: the music of the 1920s and early 30s.

They made their debut with international trad-jazz star Meschiya Lake and have performed at swing dance, jazz and cultural festivals in Germany and beyond. In 2023, the orchestra was a guest at the renowned Fest Jazz in France and in 2025 at the Lugano Buskers Festival in Switzerland. In addition, the ensemble composed and performed film music for the short film festival interfilm Berlin from 2020-2022. The debut album 1928 was released in 2023.

The Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club offers on Fridays live Jazz music in a relaxed club house atmosphere, with a bar and an excellent, wooden dance floor. The music is generally suitable for dancing Foxtrot and Swing (Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa). Come along to listen to superb Jazz and to dance the evening away!

No need to book in advance, just come along! The entry fee is £15 for non-members and £12 for members. Entry is free for accompanying carers and accompanied children. The fee can be paid at the door by card and cash. The main entrance is from Bangholm Terrace, with step-free access from Warriston Gardens corner Inverleith Row.

Entrance fee and programme are subject to change.

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• This Friday, 20th February, 08:00 pm, Jerry Forde's New Phoenix Jazz Band in Edinburgh
• Next Friday, 27th February, 08:00 pm, Mike Daly's Rhythm Kings in Edinburgh
• Next month, 6th March, 08:00 pm, Anna Vanosi Quintet in Edinburgh

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