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Read more: Tales from the far Side 28.08.25 The Joy of Six-The Sextet in Jazz
On this edition I dive deep down into the magic of the JAZZ SEXTET and feature some of the groundbreaking, innovative and lesser known Sextet formats in the history of Jazz and you can hear the Oscar Pettiford Sextet, the Gerry Mulligan Sextet, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis Kind of Blue Sextet, John Coltrane's Blue Train Sextet and we have John Donegan and his Irish Sextet with some greetings from the Irish shores.
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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: A Milestone Moment: The First Irish Group to Headline the London Jazz Festival Main Stage
This November 19, 2025, marks a groundbreaking moment in Ireland-UK cultural exchange. At the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 will feature the Unreal Cities setting of T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land—the first occasion that an Irish ensemble has ever headlined the festival’s main stage.
A Bold and Innovative Adaptation of a Modernist Masterpiece
T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land stands as one of the most influential poems of the 20th century, weaving together myths, cityscapes, and fragmented narratives. This performance, conceived and directed by Irish actor Adrian Dunbar, brings the poem to life through a thrilling interplay of spoken word, film, and music.
The musical score, composed by Irish / British composer Nick Roth, was originally commissioned for the Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival in 2015. It remains the only performance of the poem in its 100-year history to include musical accompaniment.
Read more: A Milestone Moment: The First Irish Group to Headline the London Jazz Festival Main Stage
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 21.08.25 Jazz City Hamburg-A musical visit
On this edition I feature the JAZZ activities and vibrations of the colourful Port City of Hamburg including an interview with Hanns-Christian Gerth from JAZZ BUERO HAMBURG, an initiative that is supporting and promoting Jazz as part of the Northern Metropol's cultural life and you can hear music from Tadeusz Jakubowski, Dan Gottschall, Nils Wuelker, Anna-Lena Schnabel, Landesjugendjazzorchester Hamburg, Sendecki+Spielgel, the Ragtime Bandits, Q4, Weltkapelle Wilhelmsburg, Lisa Wulff Quartet and others.
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Read more: The Hot Box #143 - Jazz in Ireland
Donald Helme takes the lid off the Hot Box once again, and this time he’s digging deep into a special file marked “Jazz in Ireland”. Reaching back across the decades, Donald unearths vintage recordings that showcase both the big names who have defined the Irish jazz landscape and the lesser-known voices who, for one reason or another, seemed to fade into history.
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Read more: Limerick Jazz Festival 2025 Brings World-Class Music to the City
The countdown is on for one of Ireland’s most vibrant music gatherings as the Limerick Jazz Festival returns from Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th September 2025. Now in its fourteenth year, the festival continues to bring the very best of Irish and international talent to the city, filling venues with rhythm, melody, and improvisation.
This year’s programme is notable for its strong focus on the voice, with an impressive line-up of singers headlining the bill. At the Belltable, renowned UK vocalist Ian Shaw will present When Bowie Met Joni: The Songs of David Bowie and Joni Mitchell, a performance that promises both nostalgia and reinvention. Also from the UK, Brigitte Beraha will appear at the People’s Museum of Limerick, joined by acclaimed guitarist Ant Law for an intimate evening of music. Closer to home, Dolan’s Pub will host an exciting series of concerts featuring Irish singers including Deborah Swiney (Memphis), long-time festival friend Nigel Mooney, Emilie Conway, and Dublin’s Cormac Kenevey.
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 14.08.25 Irish Jazz-In the spirit of Louis Stewart
On this edition I explore Jazz created on this island and I feature one of its iconic and pioneering figures the late great guitarist Louis Stewart, some of his groundbreaking work remastered and rereleased by the Livia Record Label, which also is very active at the contemporary Irish Jazz Scene. You can hear music by "Louis the First" Louis Stewart as well as artists who are working in his spirit, you can hear music by Michael Buckley + Ebb & Flow, Ronan Guilfoyles' Bemusement Aecade, the John Donegan Irish Septet, Tommy Halferty's Whirlpool Group and others
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Read more: Katharine Timoney Set to Release New EP in September, Live Show in Dublin This October
Exciting news for jazz-soul fans! Katharine Timoney—hailed as ‘One To Watch’ by BBC Introducing, Jazz FM UK, and Belfast Live—has a new EP titled All This Time, scheduled for release September 15, 2025. The release marks another step in Timoney’s journey of blending gospel, R&B, soul, and vocal jazz into a rich, genre-defying sound. The record features contributions from Ben Castle (saxophone), Mark Edwards (piano & Hammond), Arnie Somogyi (bass), and Darren Beckett (drums).
Her EP, Life Came into Colour (2022), earned significant praise—including Track of the Week nods and several weeks on Jazz FM UK’s A-List—and won the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest (Jazz category) with its title track.
Fresh from standout festival performances—Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Cork Guinness Jazz Festival, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival—Timoney is gearing up for her first headline autumn tour. Among the highlights: October 16, 2025, she brings her full band to Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club in Dublin—an intimate yet unforgettable performance not to be missed.
Read more: Katharine Timoney Set to Release New EP in September, Live Show in Dublin This October