Em Craig - Debut album release show

Doors open 30 mins prior to listed event start time

Em Craig is a Saxophonist and composer from Edinburgh, now based in Glasgow. Their music is defined by their boundaryless attitude, freely pulling sounds from a wide berth of musical styles. The music careers from intimate spoken word passages up to dramatic improvised solos and into light-hearted melodic fun. Expect groove, virtuosity and a big heart from this special performance.

Recently featured on the final of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician competition in 2025 and being heard in venues across the UK and Europe such as Ronnie Scott's and Bergen Jazzforum, Em Craig is one of the leading voices in young British Jazz. They come to their home-town, Edinburgh, with their quintet comprised of close-collaborators: Nils Kavanagh (Young Irish Jazz Musician Winner 2022): piano; Bailey Love: drums, Lizzie Beesley: guitar; and Benedict Stephens: double bass; to launch their debut album: 'On Learning to be a Fish' which will be launched on 2nd of October at Pianodrome.

"Craig’s tenor sax was particularly effective, with Craig also proving to be a fluent and imaginative sax soloist." - Ian Mann, Jazzman Reviews

"Em Craig on sax took us from whispers of stories yet to be heard to full on anarchic squawking and exhalations." - Nikki Yeoh, Award Winning Pianist

Pianodrome Bruntsfield is at The St.Oswald's Center at 41 Montpelier Park, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh EH10 4NB, just parallel to Bruntsfield Place and next to Bruntsfield Primary School.

The Pianodrome is based in a 130 year old ex church building, and currently the space is unheated, so please remember to wrap up warm.

Concessions

We do not check your right to a concession or name your price ticket. If you feel you can afford the full price please select this ticket. However, concessions prices are there to help anybody attend the show - if you need a lower cost ticket you are in the best position to determine that. No questions asked.

Accessibility

There is ramped access to the main hall of the Pianodrome. We have an accessible toilet and space for wheelchairs. Most of our performances are relaxed performances. If you have any access requirements please feel free to email us at boxoffice@pianodrome.org.

Babes in arms

You do not need a ticket for babies, but if your child is likely to take space in a seat then please book them a ticket.

Non-human visitors

Pets are welcome if they are well behaved.