Kind of Blue – Orchestrated
Thursday 30 May, 8pm, National Concert Hall
RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue still heads up lists not just as one of the greatest ever jazz albums but one of the most extraordinary recordings of the 20^th century. Now, 60 years on from its release, for the first time in Ireland this Miles Davis masterpiece gets the full orchestral treatment. Top jazz trumpeter Guy Barker has arranged the entire album, including orchestrating solos not only by Davis but by John Coltrane and Bill Evans. Who better to perform it than the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, an orchestra that has jazz in its DNA, with Barker himself conducting.

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On this episode of Jazz Mine Sean talks to Gospel, Soul and Jazz Singer Raimonda from Lithuania who is based in Ireland. You will hear a live performance from Raimonda as well as some of her recordings. More tracks from George Benson, Jaimeo Brown. Phil McDermott Quintet and Joe Locke..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 203 Saturday 13th. April 2019 with guest jazz, soul & gospel singer Raimonda

On this edition I preview the upcoming Bray Jazz Festival with a selection of music by some of the appearing artists including John Scofield, Tommy Halferty, Norma Winstone, Fred Hersch, Fire! and others

Read more: Tales from the far Side 11.04.2019 Preview of 2019 Bray Jazz Festival

Ballydehob “The Little Village with the Festive Heart” has officially been launched on April 2nd with a jam packed Crane Lane Theatre. The Ballydehob Jazz Festival rolls out another outstanding programme featuring International Concert Headliners, Irish Supremos, a Live Music Trailall Weekend, Dance and Art Workshops, & the return of the Giant Puppets in the New Orleans Jazz Funeral Parade!! This years Festival, now in its 13th year, and entirely community driven is bigger and even bolder - over 50 Performances, 4 Days, 11 Venues… all in one gorgeous West CorkVillage.

Read more: Ballydehob Jazz Festival Officially Launched

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear fro such artists as Xavier Cugat Orchestra, Django Reinhardt, Tony Kofi, Edmond Hall Celeste Quartet, Equinox, Kenny Burrell, Ramsey Lewis, Jim Hall, BBC Big Band, Christine Tobin & Miguelito Valdes and more.........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 202 Saturday 6th. April 2019 incl. Xavier Cugat Orchestra

On this edition I would like to bring you into the month of April with some "Sunshine-Jazz" between the April Showers. Jazz for the sunny side of love and life with Chris Barber, Mel Torme, Lee Konitz, Gerry Mulligan, Jim Hasll, Ron Carter, Andy Bey, Stuff Smith, Billy Bang, Billie Holiday, Oscar Moore and others

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The Hot Box 41 is very much so a vocal affair with truly exceptional quality singing over the hour with artists from America, Paris and Ireland. This Hot Box contains all new releases form the last few months. You can hear from artists such as Liv Monaghan, Carmel McCreagh, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, Connie Han, Tony Bennet and Aleka to name a few.

Read more: The Hot Box #041 – A Vocal Affair