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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 13.03.25 Kind of Green - a Celebration of Irish Jazz
On this week's edition I celebrate the great treasure trove of Irish Jazz in past, present and tomorrow with music by the Michael Buckley Quartet Ebb and Flow, the John Donegan Irish Sextet, the Dirty jazz Club, the Kevin Brady Trio, Louis Stewart, Noel Kelehan, Scott Flanigan and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 13.03.25 Kind of Green - a Celebration of Irish Jazz
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- Written by: Donald Helme
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Read more: The Hot Box #136 - In Memory of Lou Donaldson
He was born in 1926 and lived to be just 98 years old, having played in public well into his 80s. Donaldson was an alto saxophonist who began his career as a disciple of Charlie Parker, with whom he played, but, as part of the group of young players recruited to Blue Note Records in the 1950s he developed a more soulful sound. In the hour-long tribute to his music, we sample that great era of jazz, “Hard Bop” in which Donaldson was so important.
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 06.03.25 Jazz around the "Waters of March"
On this edition I reflect about the "Waters of March", more in an uplifting springtime mood rather than the amount of water coming down from the mountains here around my Jazz shed in weather-proofed Co.Mayo. Music by Joanne Brackeen, Luciana Souza, the SFJAZZ Collective, Kenny Wheeler, Anat Cohen Ray Anderson and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 06.03.25 Jazz around the "Waters of March"
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- Written by: Red Keane
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- Category: Jazz News
Read more: Tom Caraher to Release Debut Album Ninety Degrees with Launch Event at Arthur’s
A fresh wave of energy is sweeping through the Irish jazz scene with the release of Ninety Degrees, the highly anticipated debut album from saxophonist and composer Tom Caraher. Officially launching on March 10, 2025, the album will be celebrated with a live performance at Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club in Dublin on April 10, 2025. Tickets and event details here.
Stephen Graham (marlbank.net) captures the buzz: “One of the most scintillating debuts emanating from the Irish scene in years.” With its fusion of 1970s electric jazz, modern jazz-rock, and vibrant funk influences, Ninety Degrees is a bold statement of artistry and collaboration, with Caraher leading a powerhouse ensemble of some of Ireland’s finest musicians.
Read more: Tom Caraher to Release Debut Album Ninety Degrees with Launch Event at Arthur’s
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 27.02.25 A Valse Hot for the cold season
On this edition I feature a selections of Jazz Waltzes to bring you into the brighter season of the year with music by Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Enrico Pieranunzi, Jason Moran, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Bryant and many others.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 27.02.25 A Valse Hot for the cold season
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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: SPONDANCE: Jim Doherty’s Iconic Octet Album Re-Issued with a Special Concert in Dublin
Livia Records proudly announces the re-issue of SPONDANCE, Jim Doherty’s 1986 jazz suite featuring an all-star lineup, including legendary Irish guitarist Louis Stewart. This long-awaited re-release will be celebrated with a special performance at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, on February 28th — the first time the suite will be played live in Dublin.
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A Snapshot of Jazz History
SPONDANCE captures a unique moment in jazz history. Recorded in just one day at Hollywood’s Sand & Sage Studio in September 1986, the suite was originally written as the score for a modern jazz ballet. Though the ballet never materialized, the music stood strong on its own, showcasing Doherty’s thoughtful compositions and the musicians’ stellar performances.
Read more: SPONDANCE: Jim Doherty’s Iconic Octet Album Re-Issued with a Special Concert in Dublin
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 20.02.25 Bass-Guitar Duets in Jazz
On this edition I feature some of the exciting Jazz Guitar and Stringbass Duets, a selection of classic and modern interplays with music by Joe Pass+Niels Henning Oerstedt-Pedersen, Jim Hall + Roncarter, Charlie Haden + Pat Metheny, Ralph Towner + Gary Peacock, Larry Coryell + Miroslav Vitous, Jasper Somsen + Anton Goudsmit, Louis Stewart + Peter Ind
Read more: Tales from the far Side 20.02.25 Bass-Guitar Duets in Jazz