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Following the international acclaim of his debut album Autorretrato en Tres Colores, Dublin-based Venezuelan guitarist, composer and arranger Orlando Molina has released Antes, Siempre (Before, Always), a deeply personal recording that reimagines beloved Latin American songs through original duo arrangements for voice and nylon-string guitar.
Released on 29 May 2026, Antes, Siempre presents a different side of Molina's artistic voice. While his debut established him as a distinctive contemporary jazz composer and bandleader, this new recording turns towards the music that has long formed part of his cultural and personal heritage.
Across seven carefully crafted tracks, Molina revisits songs from Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil, creating arrangements that balance preservation with reinvention. Familiar melodies are transformed through contemporary harmony, rhythmic sophistication and an expansive approach to the guitar that allows the instrument to function simultaneously as accompaniment, dialogue and orchestral texture.
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 280526 Trumpet-Saxophone Gems
On this week's edition I explore the musical interplay and relationship of the trumpet and the saxophone in Jazz all through its rich and colourful history. And you can hear some groundbreaking classics as well as modern innovative collaborations. And you can hear collaborations of Mark Turner and Jason Palmer, Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry, John Coltrane+lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter+Freddie Hubbard, Louis Armstrong+Sidney bechet, Charlie Parker+Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Hargrove+Anthony Hart, Tom Harrell+Wayne Escoffery.
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Read more: Limerick Jazz Launches Young Irish Jazz Musician 2026
Limerick Jazz has announced the return of the Young Irish Jazz Musician competition, with applications now open for the 2026 edition of the prestigious award.
The final will take place at University Concert Hall, Limerick on Sunday, 22 November 2026, where selected finalists will perform with a professional house band before a live audience and an expert panel of judges.
Since its launch, Young Irish Jazz Musician has established itself as one of Ireland's leading platforms for emerging jazz talent, providing young musicians with valuable performance opportunities, industry recognition and support for their artistic development.
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Read more: The Two Five Ones Release New Live Single 'Take It All Away'
The Two Five Ones have released their latest single, Take It All Away (Live at The Sugar Club), capturing the atmosphere and energy of a live performance recorded before a packed audience at one of the city's best-known music venues.
Recorded on 21 February 2026 during the duo's appearance as special guests of singer-songwriter and broadcaster Tommy Keyes, the release showcases a more upbeat side of The Two Five Ones' sound. While the group are often associated with warm jazz-infused songwriting and laid-back acoustic textures, Take It All Away introduces a lively swing feel driven by movement, rhythm and emotional intensity.
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Read more: JazzTime 31st May 2026
Weekly 2-hour jazz show from Dublin presented by Dermot Rogers.
Playing tracks by Sonny Rollins, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, Chris Potter, Sonny rollins and Joe Pass Quartet.
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Read more: Shy Mascot Release New Single 'Prince Lotor Flow'
Dublin-based collective Shy Mascot have released their latest single, Prince Lotor Flow, a groove-driven track that blends jazz, funk, hip-hop and electronic influences into the band's distinctive sound.
Fresh from an appearance at Bray Jazz Festival, the five-piece continue to build momentum with a release that explores themes of growth, resilience and creative transformation. Built around a punchy bass line, prominent keyboard textures and Jamel's thoughtful vocal delivery, the track reflects on how pressure and lived experience can be transformed into strength through artistic expression.
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Read more: Jazz Camp for Girls Returns to DCU This Summer for a Fourth Year
Young musicians aged 11–16 will once again have the opportunity to explore jazz, improvisation and creative music-making this summer as Jazz Camp for Girls returns to Dublin City University for its fourth year.
Taking place over three days at DCU St Patrick’s Campus from Tuesday 30 June to Thursday 2 July 2026, the camp offers a supportive and welcoming environment where participants can develop confidence in their own musical voice while learning alongside like-minded young musicians.
Presented by Improvised Music Company (IMC) and hosted by the DCU Jazz & Contemporary Music Performance degree programme, the camp is designed as an introduction to improvisation and creative music-making, with an emphasis on participation, collaboration and original expression.
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