Soundhouse Winter Festival: Rachel Duns Quintet

Duns is one to watch, bringing their unique sound rooted in jazz to the Scottish music scene.

Saxophonist Rachel Duns quickly made a name for herself on the Scottish scene after being named 2021’s Rising Starat the Scottish Jazz Awards, supporting Buster Williams in Glasgow, and being included in The List Magazine’s 2022 Hot 100.

With her roots in jazz, Duns’ influences range from blues and soul to the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s. Her powerful tenor sax sound – enhanced by a pedalboard, dreamy vocals and eye-catching stage presence and style make her one to watch.

Duns’s debut single Make Up My Mind released in December 2024, amassing numerous plays on JazzFM and BBC Radio 6 in its first week.

Completing the Quintet are regular collaborators: Kyle Hood (guitar), Kenny Lyons (drums), Chris Quinn (bass) and Dot Allan (keys).

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