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Applications are now open for the 2026 Musician-in-Residence Programme at King House in Boyle, County Roscommon, a unique professional development opportunity for musicians who are autistic or people with autism.
Presented by Music Network in partnership with Roscommon Arts Office and supported by King House, Roscommon County Council, the Bank of Ireland Community Fund, Community Foundation Ireland and the Tomar Trust, the residency aims to provide a significant opportunity for an established professional musician to develop their artistic practice in an inclusive and supportive environment.
The selected Musician-in-Residence will receive a bursary of €8,000 and access to a dedicated workspace at King House during October and November 2026. The residency is designed to provide time and space for creative development, allowing the musician to focus on creating new work, developing artistic collaborations and advancing their professional practice.
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Read more: The Hot Box #152 - Back to Bebop!
Whilst enjoying the multitude of styles that compose the repertoire of jazz today, many fans have long decried the disappearance of Bebop in favour of crossover music and other listener-to-listener styles. There is some evidence though that things may be changing, and one piece of that evidence is the emergence of some bands playing music closer to bop or hard bop style.
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Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol. 19 Sonny Rollins - Part 2 - The Miraculous Improvisor
This podcast celebrates the music and life of some of the greatest movers and shakers in Jazz history.
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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.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 280526 Trumpet-Saxophone Gems
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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.
Read more: The Two Five Ones Release New Live Single 'Take It All Away'
