Award-winning saxophonist Sam Newbould brings his critically acclaimed Sam Newbould Quintet to Scotland for the first time this April, as part of their ‘Homing’ UK Album Release Tour.
Known for their genre-blending approach to jazz and dynamic storytelling, the quintet will perform at venues across Scotland and England, including Edinburgh, Greenock, Stirling, Aberdeen, and Glasgow.
Despite calling Amsterdam home for nearly a decade, Newbould describes this tour as a personal homecoming.
“Scotland has always had a special place in my heart. I have childhood memories of cycling through its rugged landscapes and getting lost in the magic of Stirling Castle. Some of my favourite musicians and bands are coming out of Scotland right now, and I’m so excited to bring my original music to these incredible venues.
“I have memories of Edinburgh being such a magical place. As a kid I remember visiting the under ground old street Mary King’s Close, trekking up Arthur’s seat and hearing the cannon blast at 1pm everyday.”
The tour celebrates Homing, an album inspired by a chance encounter with a Polish homing pigeon—mirroring Newbould’s own reflections on building a sense of belonging while living abroad.
“Unlike the homing pigeon, my feeling of home isn’t tied to a place anymore. Instead, it’s about relationships, experiences, and moments. That’s what this album—and this tour—is all about.”
