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Read more: Applications Open for Swords Cultural Quarter Musician-in-Residence Award 2026
Musicians with a connection to Fingal are now invited to apply for an exciting new residency opportunity, as Fingal County Council Arts Office partners once again with Music Network to offer the Swords Cultural Quarter Musician-in-Residence Award 2026.
Based at The Carnegie in Swords, this residency provides a valuable platform for artists to develop new work, explore creative ideas, and engage meaningfully with local audiences.
A Residency Focused on Artistic Development
The selected musician or group will receive:
- A €6,000 award
- Dedicated workspace at The Carnegie
- Mentoring and professional development support
- Opportunities to collaborate and engage with the community
The residency will take place part-time over four months (July–October 2026) and will culminate in a public performance, offering audiences a chance to experience the work developed during the programme.
Read more: Applications Open for Swords Cultural Quarter Musician-in-Residence Award 2026
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Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 10 Thelonious Monk - The Genius of Modern Music
This podcast celebrates the music and life of some of the greatest movers and shakers in Jazz history.
Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 10 Thelonious Monk - The Genius of Modern Music
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 26.03.26 The Magic of the Sax-Bass-Drums Trio
On this edition the piano player closed the lid of his instrument and went off for a stroll while the band went on and improvised without him leaving expressive and impressive chapters on the history book of Jazz. And here you can hear a selection of those footprints, music by Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, Albert Ayler, Joe henderson, J.D.Allen, Shawn Lovato and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 26.03.26 The Magic of the Sax-Bass-Drums Trio
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Read more: JazzTime 29th March 2026
Weekly 2-hour jazz show from Dublin presented by Dermot Rogers.
Playing tracks by Joe Henderson, Hank Mobley, Jed Levy and Phil Robson, David Bowden, Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band and more.
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Read more: The Hot Box #149 - New Stuff
Welcome to Hot Box 149. We begin with a sparkling new release on Blue Note from the young American pianist Paul Cornish. Hailing from Texas, Cornish was a finalist in the prestigious Herbie Hancock International Piano Competition three years ago, and has already shared the stage with many of the leading figures in jazz today.
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Read more: Album Review: The Unpredictability of the Sea
Jed Levy / Phil Robson Quartet
The Unpredictability of the Sea
Livia Records (2026)
The collaboration between tenor saxophonist Jed Levy and guitarist Phil Robson has developed steadily over the past decade, shaped by their shared experience across the New York and European jazz scenes. The Unpredictability of the Sea, recorded in Rome in late 2025, brings that partnership into focus through a quartet setting with bassist Mark Hodgson and drummer Roberto Gatto, presenting ten original compositions shared evenly between the two musicians.
From the outset, the album establishes a clear sense of ensemble identity. The opening piece “Authenticity” introduces the quartet dynamic with Levy’s tenor taking a more prominent role in the initial statement of the theme. While both saxophone and guitar step forward as solo voices, the structure is less about melodic exchange and more about how the two instruments complement each other, each returning to the core material as the piece unfolds. The result is a relaxed but focused introduction to the group’s sound.
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Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 9 Nat King Cole - The Unforgettable Balladeer
This podcast celebrates the music and life of some of the greatest movers and shakers in Jazz history.
Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 9 Nat King Cole - The Unforgettable Balladeer
