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Xhosa Cole (UK)
Saxophonist Xhosa Cole has been blazing a trail since he first emerged on the UK jazz scene as the winner of the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year award, in 2018.
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Greg Murphy Trio (USA/Irl)
Pianist Greg Murphy played for more than 20 years with Rashied Ali, former John Coltrane drummer, on the New York scene.
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Mieko Miyazaki & Franck Wolf (Japan/France)
Mieko Miyazaki and Franck Wolf form a rare and original duo, their music blending the elegant charm of the ‘koto,’ a half tube zither that is Japan’s national instrument, with the melodic lines of Wolf’s clarinet and saxophone.
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Kevin Brady Trio (featuring Bill Carrothers) (Irl/USA)
Irish drummer Kevin Brady has recorded and performed live with the great American pianist Bill Carrothers for close to 20 years.
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Amy Gadiaga Quartet (France)
Parisian born Amy Gadiaga is making waves as a bright young star of contemporary jazz– pushing boundaries while upholding jazz music’s finest traditions. THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND BEEN REPLACED BY XHOSA COLE.
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Nubya Garcia (UK)
Nubya Garcia is one of the big breakthrough stars of the recent UK urban jazz boom. A generational talent since long before she released her Mercury Prize nominated debut album in 2021, tenor saxophonist Garcia was named Breakthrough Act of the Year by both Sky Arts and Jazz FM back as far as 2018, and…
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Christine Tobin & Phil Robson (Irl/UK)
Christine Tobin has been acclaimed as one of Europe’s most acclaimed and original jazz vocalist, while guitarist Phil Robson is one of Britain’s most respected guitarists.
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Katharine Timoney Quartet (NI)
Tipped as ‘One To Watch’ by BBC Introducing, Jazz FM UK and Belfast Live, award-winning singer-songwriter Katharine Timoney is making waves as one of Ireland’s leading jazz-soul crossover artists.
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Collider (Irl)
Collider is the newest project from Dublin based guitarist Chris Guilfoyle. It’s music that explores the electronic worlds of Drum and Bass, House, and IDM, where the rich tones of electric guitar intertwine with ethereal synth sounds and heavy drum grooves.
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ZASKA (Ireland)
Max Zaska is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer best known for his feel-good blend of modern funk, neo-soul, and indie jazz. With his band, ZASKA, Max brings his original songs to life with a verve and enthusiasm that is infectious. His live work and recordings over the past decade have featured a dizzying array of…
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Norman & Corrie (Scotland)
Shetland islander Norman Wilmore and Glaswegian Corrie Dick daringly blend the old and new with their reimagining of the airs and rich musical heritage of Scotland’s northernmost isles.
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Vijay Iyer (USA)
A three times Grammy Award nominee and four-times ‘Downbeat Magazine Jazz Artist of the Year’ winner, pianist Vijay Iyer has been described by The New York Times as a “social conscience, multimedia collaborator, system builder, rhapsodist, historical thinker and multicultural gateway.”
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Carole Nelson Trio (Irl)
London-born jazz pianist, saxophonist and composer Carole Nelson has been a mainstay of the Irish jazz scene, since she first moved here more than 30 years ago.
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Nduduzo Makhathini Trio (South Africa)
Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini has been a central figure in South Africa’s vibrant jazz scene for over a decade. One of just a handful of African-based musicians to be signed to the prestigious Blue Note jazz label, he has released three albums on Blue Note, including Modes of Communication: Letters From the Underworlds, which earned a New…
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Ronan Guilfoyle’s Bemusement Arcade (Irl/UK)
Bemusement Arcade is the new quartet from Ronan Guilfoyle, one of the most prolifically creative figures in Irish jazz in the past 30 years.
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Nabou Claerhout & Lynn Cassiers (Belgium)
Nabou Claerhout is a rising star of the European jazz scene, and Lynn Cassiers a singer, soundscaper and innovator who’s a key figure in Brussels burgeoning contemporary jazz scene.
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Steinar Raknes (Norway)
Steinar Raknes is a Norwegian bassist, vocalist and songwriter who has worked with artists as rich and varied as Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Bobby McFerrin and Ola Kvernberg. Regarded as one of the leading bassists of his generation, he is also a member of the trio of celebrated pianist Tord Gustavsen.
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Magical Dog (Irl)
Named after an explosive Jan Hammer composition, ‘Magical Dog’ is a quartet dedicated to the high energy and explorative approach of the classic jazz fusion period.
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Hayley Kavanagh Quartet (Irl)
Hayley Kavanagh is a Dublin-based saxophonist and flautist who’s become an active player on the Irish jazz scene since returning last year after a number of years living and performing in Prague and Berlin.
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Chief Keegan (Irl)
Funkmeisters Chief Keegan released their debut album, The Piles High Club in early 2024 to rave reviews.
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Verneri Pohjola Quartet (Finland)
A series of stand-out albums over the past decade have marked Finnish trumpeter Verneri Pohjola out as one of the major new talents in contemporary Scandinavian jazz.
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Francesco Turrisi Trio
Grammy Award winning pianist and multi -instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi is a musical polymath who has played baroque operas with ensemble L’Arpeggiata, toured with The Silk Road ensemble, interpreted the music of Steve Reich, and accompanied flamenco star Pepe El Habichuela.
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Hayley Kavanagh Quartet
Hayley Kavanagh is a saxophonist and flautist who’s been busy on the Dublin jazz scene since she returned to Ireland in 2023, after seven years in Prague and Berlin.
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Aengus Hackett Trio
Acclaimed Galway guitarist and composer Aengus Hackett has established himself as one of Ireland’s leading jazz guitarists.
