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An unmissable, exclusive performance from legendary Russian-American trumpeter and Jazz Messengers alumnus, Valery Ponomarev, who dramatically escaped 1970s USSR and toured the world with Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers for four years, recording 11 albums! Joined by an all-star international band, this elite quintet celebrates one of jazz’s most influential institutions, recreating their timeless music once more for the 33rd year. This is the jazz event of the Fringe!
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 5 Nights of Valery Ponomarev: The Jazz Messenger is by The Valery Ponomarev Quintet, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at The Jazz Bar, 1A Chambers Street, EH1 1HR, 19 August to 23 August.
The show runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £18.