Edinburgh Jazz 'N Jive Club

Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club was formed by enthusiasts for the preservation & promotion of Traditional Jazz from early New Orleans through to Swing.

The Edinburgh Jazz ‘n’ Jive Club was founded in September 2000 as a means of providing local bands with somewhere to play on a regular basis. The original idea was mooted by Violet Milne (leader of the Spirits of Rhythm)and Norrie Thomson. Until December 2006, the Club organised weekly sessions in the function suite of the Fairmile Inn. However, without any warning, the venue closed down and left the club ‘homeless’. What seemed to be a bit of a catastrophe turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

In late December 2006, Heriot’s Rugby Club offered the use of the clubhouse facilities at Goldenacre, initially on a trial basis which has now been confirmed as permanent venue, at least for the foreseeable future. The room used in the modern, well appointed clubhouse is square in shape, has good acoustics seats up 140 people has a good sized dance floor and is excellent for both listening and dancing.