Aberdeen Jazz Festival runs from the 14-18 March and covers most styles of jazz, including blues, hip-hop, soul, funk and big band Rat Pack swing. Chris Potter, Stan Tracey, Mario Caribe, Graeme Stephen, Preson Reed all perform - even David Hayman! To find out more, please visit the website for more information.

The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble play Edinburgh's  Caves on Sunday 18th March at 8.30pm- click here to book

Some other dates for your diary the Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival will take place 14-16 September 2012 with Lockerbie Jazz Festival running from 28-30 September.

and here's what you might have missed..

Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival  "with attendances among the busiest ever, and many visitors declaring 2011’s edition the best yet – no small accolade, given how the event’s unique blend of attractions, for jazz fans and musicians alike, have matured into an international reputation that belies its modest scale, a stature underscored by the BBC’s presence over the weekend, recording several shows for broadcast on both Radio Scotland and Radio 3" (Northings) .. "A gem" (The Scotsman).

Lockerbie Jazz Festival  "sensational, funky, downright dirty blues which threatened to blow the roof off the hotel conservatory and inspired brilliant playing from the two saxophonists and, in particular, pianist Paul Harrison whose solo worked the audience into a frenzy of enthusiasm" (The Scotsman.

Dundee Jazz Festival showcased some very hot jazz and blues, a host of leading Scottish and international musicians: American saxophone sensation Tia Fuller; Martin Taylor in duo with Woody Mann; Angela King in a stellar band featuring Brian Kellock and Martin Kershaw; Havana Swing and Maggie Bell.

Fife Jazz Festival achieved great critical and popular acclaim. Highlights included Kyle Eastwood, Son of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood;  octogenarian saxophonist Joe Temperley joining Fife Jazz Orchestra and sell out shows from Martin Taylor with Jack Emblow. 

Jazz Scotland aims to promote the best of international and Scottish jazz through presenting the Aberdeen, Dundee, Fife, Islay, Lockerbie and Tay Jazz Festivals as well as selected concerts throughout Scotland.