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Read more: Tales from the far Side 23.04.26 Westport Jazz Club-Spring/Summer Season 2026
On this edition I have a glimpse at the April/May Programme of the Westport Jazz Club, located in the Clew Bay Hotel in Westport/Co.Mayo where the Westport jazz Initiative has lined up a number of exciting gigs during the Jazz Year 2026 and you can hear music by Norma Winstone+Tommy Halferty, the Jed Levy/Phil Robson Quartet, the Leo Richardson Quartet, the John Moriarty Quartet, the Tommy Halferty Quartet and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 23.04.26 Westport Jazz Club-Spring/Summer Season 2026
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Read more: JazzTime 26th April 2026
Weekly 2-hour jazz show from Dublin presented by Dermot Rogers.
Playing tracks by Fred Hersch, Roberto Fonseca and Vincent Segal, Leopoldo Osio, Guilfoyle, The Tommy Halferty Trio and more.
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- Category: Jazz News
As International Jazz Day approaches, celebrations around Ireland will highlight not only the vibrancy of the music itself, but also the pathways that continue to nurture new talent. In Sligo, this year’s festivities carry a particularly compelling story, one that speaks directly to the long-term impact of grassroots jazz education in Ireland.
At the centre of it is 19-year-old pianist and composer Rory Conneally, whose rapid rise has marked him out as one of the most exciting young musicians to emerge from the region in recent years.
From First Encounter to International Opportunity
Rory’s journey into jazz began just four years ago when he attended the Sligo Jazz Project (SJP) summer school at the age of 15. What followed was a period of intense development, shaped by both local opportunity and international mentorship.
Since that first encounter, he has immersed himself in the music, refining his voice as both a pianist and composer, and continuing his studies beyond the summer programme. His progress has brought him into contact with leading figures in the jazz world, including Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca, and more recently Wynton Marsalis, who offered encouragement and guidance following a Dublin performance last year.
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Read more: The Hot Box #150 - Ken Peplowski
All the music in Hot Box 150 is from the flautist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski, who died on 2nd February this year aboard a jazz cruise liner. He was one of the finest musicians of his generation, spanning traditional and modern jazz styles.
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol .13 Johnny Griffin - The Little Giant of Jazz
This podcast celebrates the music and life of some of the greatest movers and shakers in Jazz history.
Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol .13 Johnny Griffin - The Little Giant of Jazz
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 16.04.26 Bird Songs-Jazz Serenade to the Birds
On this edition you can hear "a Jazz Serenade to the Birds" with a selection of Jazz recordings dedicated to our feathered companions and you can hear some music by Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dan Wilson, Carole Nelson Trio, Azar Lawrence, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Thad Jones, Tobias Meinhart and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 16.04.26 Bird Songs-Jazz Serenade to the Birds
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Read more: JazzTime 19th April 2026
Weekly 2-hour jazz show from Dublin presented by Dermot Rogers.
Playing tracks by Jenny Klukken, Carlow Henriquez Big Band, The Gil Evans Orchestra, Sasha Berliner, Stacey Kent and more.
