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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 152 Saturday 7th April 2018
In Jazz Mine 152 you will hear from artists such as Aoife Doyle, Phil Ware Trio, Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience, Horace Silver Trio, Peggy Lee and many more.......... Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie.
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 05.04.2018 Mostly in Blue with a bit of Blue in Green
On this edition we stay MOSTLY BLUE and asking the question, "why is the colour BLUE so common and so deeply connected with Jazz, in lyrics, song titles, as statement of emotions and even used in names of record labels.
And there will be music by Duke Ellington, Bud Powell, Miles Davis, George Cotsirilos, Joe Henderson, Dianne Reeves, Billie Holiday, Serge Charloff, Louis Armstrong and others.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 05.04.2018 Mostly in Blue with a bit of Blue in Green
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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival 2018
The biggest and best Jazz Festival is returning to Derry from 3rd – 7th May 2018. The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival will be back for its 17th year, featuring artists from all over the world and attracting over 60,000 revellers over the bank holiday weekend.
This year’s headliner is Sir Van Morrison, who will perform in the Millennium Forum on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May. The multi award winning singer, composer and performer will be showcasing songs from his most recent studio albums Roll with the Punches and Versatile - as well as dipping into some of his greatest and best known hits from undoubtedly one of the most revered back catalogues in music history.
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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: Ocean Blues Music Video - Official Release
Paris based, Irish vocalist and songwriter, Liv Monaghan, has just released a music film for her song, Ocean Blues, from the EP, Beauty in the Park.
The film is a collaboration with up and coming Italian director, Sara Grimaldi. Following on from Horses, this marks their second music film collaboration.
The song, Ocean Blues, takes us on a surreal journey through both urban and natural landscapes, presenting us with a series of juxtaposed snapshots fused with a retro feel, both lyrically and musically.
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- Written by: Sean Brophy
- Parent Category: Jazz Ireland Blog
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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 151 Saturday 31st March 2018
In Jazz Mine 151 you will hear from artists such as Julien & John, Kimio Eto, Eduardo Niebla, Linley Hamilton ( with Cian Boylan & The Camden Orchestra ), Melody Gardot and many more.......... Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie.
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 29.03.18 Some jazz to encourage spring to arrive
On this edition you can hear a selection of spring encouraging tunes from Cold Spring to Joy Spring. Spring will be a little late this year but you must believe in spring, the soundtrack delivered by Jim Hall, Pat Metheny , Ahmad Jamal, Dave O'Higgins, Abbey Lincoln, Spike Robinson, Larry Coryell, Emily Remler, Clifford Brown and others.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 29.03.18 Some jazz to encourage spring to arrive
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- Written by: Sean Brophy
- Parent Category: Jazz Ireland Blog
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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 150 Saturday 24th March 2018
In Jazz Mine 150 you will hear from artists such as Wes Montgomery, The Tommy Halferty Trio, Red Garland Trio, Elva MacGowan, Don Wilkerson, Aoife Doyle, Jackie McClean, Phil Ware Trio.and many more..........As you can see lots of Blue Note in this selection. Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie.