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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 09.04.26 Spring has sprung-Jazz as its soundtrack
On this edition I celebrate the arrival of the brighter side of the year with some Springy Spring-related Jazz and some exciting and uplifting music by Convergence, Rene Rosnes, Sheila Jordan, Tsombanis4, Clifford Brown+Max Roach, Norma Winstone, Isaiah J.Thompson, Satoko Fujii+Natsuki Tamura, Bill Evans and others.
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Read more: Album Review: Early Train
Greg Lloyd - Early Train - Kapai Music | 2026
With Early Train, Dublin-based pianist and composer Greg Lloyd presents a thoughtful and quietly ambitious second release that leans into the fluid space between composition and improvisation. Built around a core trio featuring bassist Dave Redmond and drummer Kevin Brady, with additional percussion from Eddie McGinn, the album reflects Lloyd’s interest in movement, not only in a physical sense, but as a way of navigating musical ideas without constraint.
Structured with three interludes that frame and divide the programme, Early Train feels less like a collection of individual pieces and more like a continuous narrative. The opening “Interlude I” sets the tone with a brief, atmospheric gesture that immediately draws the listener in, leaving a sense of anticipation that carries into the title track.
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Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol .11 Dizzy Gillespie - The Creator of Bebop
This podcast celebrates the music and life of some of the greatest movers and shakers in Jazz history.
Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol .11 Dizzy Gillespie - The Creator of Bebop
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 02.04.26 Milestones of the Milestone Record Label
On this edition I bring you onto another journey into the magic and history of Jazz, exploring "Milestone in Jazz".
Starting off with the two classic Miles Davis compositions in past und resent I lead you into the vaults of Orrin Keepnews' MILESSTONE Record Label and present you a selection from its huge treasure trove with music by Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Thad Jones with Pepper Adams and others.
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Read more: JazzTime 5th April 2026
Weekly 2-hour jazz show from Dublin presented by Dermot Rogers.
Playing tracks by arragh Hennessy Organ Trio, Julian Lage, Medeski, Martin and Wood, Miles Davis, Insufficient and more.
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Read more: Applications Open for Swords Cultural Quarter Musician-in-Residence Award 2026
Musicians with a connection to Fingal are now invited to apply for an exciting new residency opportunity, as Fingal County Council Arts Office partners once again with Music Network to offer the Swords Cultural Quarter Musician-in-Residence Award 2026.
Based at The Carnegie in Swords, this residency provides a valuable platform for artists to develop new work, explore creative ideas, and engage meaningfully with local audiences.
A Residency Focused on Artistic Development
The selected musician or group will receive:
- A €6,000 award
- Dedicated workspace at The Carnegie
- Mentoring and professional development support
- Opportunities to collaborate and engage with the community
The residency will take place part-time over four months (July–October 2026) and will culminate in a public performance, offering audiences a chance to experience the work developed during the programme.
Read more: Applications Open for Swords Cultural Quarter Musician-in-Residence Award 2026
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Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 10 Thelonious Monk - The Genius of Modern Music
This podcast celebrates the music and life of some of the greatest movers and shakers in Jazz history.
Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 10 Thelonious Monk - The Genius of Modern Music
