Glasgow Jazz Festival

More original than most southern rivals, the Glasgow Jazz Festival brings enticing names from overseas, including Texan-born, Parisnurtured singer Hailey Tuck, the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo from Benin and guitarist George Benson (pictured), as well as home-grown talent.

Ivan Hewett Various venues, Glasgow (0844 453 9027), WedsJune 24