Low whistle, saxophone, and bagpipes and original compositions with a unique blend of influences – Scottish folk is present but also Jazz, Indian, Balkan and more. Over a 30 year career Fraser Fifield has performed with many influential bands from the Scottish folk scene and released a series of acclaimed solo recordings.

 

Fraser Fifield – Low Whistle

Paul Harrison – Wurlitzer Piano

Tom Bancroft – Drums

 

Olivia Moore and Adam Fairhall’s duo bring Indian classical music, American folk music and contemporary jazz together in a highly individual manner.

 

Olivia Moore – Violins

Adam Fairhall – Accordion

Dates

12 Jul 2026

Doors 12.30pm / Music 1pm – 3pm

Price

£20

Venue

Jazz at The Palace

Booking Details

Dates, times & booking

  • Sun 12 Jul 2026 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Friends get priority booking on a staggered basis
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Tickets are now on sale for La traviataThe Merry Widow and the Jazz Weekender

All other events are on general sale from 14 April 2026

 

Priority dates are:

17 March – Directors Circle, Benefactors and Gold Patrons

24 March – Patrons

31 March – Gold Friends

7 April – Friends

14 April – Public and Next Gen

 

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