Category: Venue-Mermaid
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Fred Hersch Trio (USA)
A towering figure of contemporary jazz whose influence spans generations, Fred Hersch has shaped the language of the modern piano trio throughout a storied career. He plays Bray Jazz Festival in 2026. Read more
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Eddie Henderson ‘Miles Legacy’ (USA)
Veteran trumpeter Eddie Henderson’s jazz credentials run deep. A central member of Herbie Hancock’s 1970s band, he brings his ‘Miles Legacy’ tribute to Bray Jazz 2026. Read more
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Alina Bzhezhinska Hip Harp Collective (Ukraine/UK)
Alina Bzhezhinska made history when she became the first harpist to receive the Best Jazz Ensemble of the Year award when her band Hip Harp Collective took the prize at the UK’s prestigious Parliamentary Jazz Awards in 2024. Read more
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Genuine Jazz Orchestra (Ireland)
The Genuine Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece Jazz Big Band, bringing new energy and passion to the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Gil Evans and many of the other legends of big band music. Read more
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Roberto Fonseca La Gran Diversión (Cuba)
Pianist and band leader Roberto Fonseca is one of the defining creative voices of the post- Buena Vista Social Club generation of Cuban jazz. He plays Bray Jazz 2026. Read more
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Berri (Irl)
They’ve been described as ‘captivating, atmospheric and sublime’, Berri are a trio of Dublin-based jazz musicians led by vocalist Jenna Harris. Read more
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Mike Nielsen’s Sound Recipes (Irl)
Guitarist, composer and author, Mike Nielsen is a leading teacher of jazz guitar in Ireland. His unique style is influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco, Irish and world music genres. Read more
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CEO Experiment
CEO Experiment were for a decade from around 2010 one of the most highly regarded and successful piano trios in Ireland. Read more