# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Seonaid Aitken Quintet - Grappelli and Ella
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Award-winning Scottish violinist, vocalist and BBC broadcaster
Seonaid Aitken and her quintet celebrate two icons of jazz.

A TRIBUTE TO STÉPHANE GRAPPELLI

In the first half of this double bill-style concert Seonaid will pay tribute to her French Jazz violin hero Stéphane Grappelli. Specialising in Gypsy Jazz, Seonaid has performed with some of the top musicians in the world in this style such as the Tim Kliphuis Sextet, Tokyo Django Collective, Sébastian Giniaux, Duved Dunayevsky, Scottish Jazz Award-winning band Rose Room
and Jazz fingerstyle virtuoso - and former Grappelli guitarist - Martin Taylor MBE. She is also a regular tutor at the Grappelli-Django Camp in The Netherlands. The “sizzling violinist” and her piano quintet, made up of some of Scotland’s premier jazz musicians, will celebrate Grappelli’s 60+ year career with swingin’ tunes from his solo repertoire such as ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’,
’Sweet Georgia Brown’ and ‘Ol’ Man River’ and will include material from his Quintette du Hot Club de France days with Django Reinhardt and his legendary duets with Classical violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin.

“Stupendous gypsy jazz player” THE SCOTSMAN

“As close to the sound of the great Stéphane Grappelli as I think
you’re going to hear in Scotland” BBC RADIO SCOTLAND

ELLA FITZGERALD SONGBOOK

The second part of the evening will be dedicated to Seonaid’s favourite jazz vocalist - the ‘First Lady of Song’ - Ella Fitzgerald. The ensemble will pay homage to some of Ella’s iconic recordings from her Songbook series such as ‘Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye’ and ‘How High The Moon’ and hit singles for Decca Records like ‘A Tisket A Tasket’ and ‘Dream A Little Dream’ with Louis
Armstrong. Following her highly acclaimed Ella Fitzgerald centenary big band show, Seonaid was awarded ‘Best Vocalist’ twice at the Scottish Jazz Awards and continues to celebrate one of the best singers in the history of jazz.

“a voice that ranges from crystal clear high notes to a low, silky
purr” ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE

“Seonaid Aitken’s bright vocals and breezy virtuosity are simply
a pleasure to behold” HERALD SCOTLAND

LINE-UP:
Seonaid Aitken - violin & vocals
Conor Smith - guitar
Tom Gibbs - piano
Andy Sharkey - double bass
Max Popp - drums
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glenrothes/seonaid-aitken-quintet-grappelli-and-ella/200030250767128
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Glenrothes
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Leslie Town Hall
- **lat**: 56.2038635
- **long**: -3.2042052
- **full address**: Leslie Town Hall, 21 High Street, Leslie,Glenrothes, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Seonaid Aitken Quintet - Grappelli and Ella being held?
  - **A:** Seonaid Aitken Quintet - Grappelli and Ella takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Leslie Town Hall, 21 High Street, Leslie,Glenrothes, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Seonaid Aitken Quintet - Grappelli and Ella?
  - **A:** Seonaid Aitken Quintet - Grappelli and Ella is organized by Leslie Town Hall.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Seonaid Aitken Quintet - Grappelli and Ella 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 Glenrothes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Seonaid Aitken Quintet - Grappelli and Ella sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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