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Applications now open - Closing date: Thursday 15 May 2025 at 2pm
Fingal County Council Arts Office, in partnership with Music Network, is delighted to announce the launch of its newly established Musician-in-Residence Award at Carnegie Library, Swords. This exciting initiative offers musicians the opportunity to develop their artistic practice, create new work and engage with local audiences.
The residency will provide the selected musician with dedicated time and space to develop and showcase new work and/or foster artistic collaborations. The recipient will receive an award of €6,000, space to work, as well as mentoring and career development support. The residency will culminate in a public concert, allowing audiences to experience the musician's work firsthand.
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- Written by: Donald Helme
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Read more: The Hot Box #138 - Roy Ayres
The Hot Box #138 celebrates the music of another recently departed musician, “Roy Ayres.” Originally known as a jazz vibraphone player, he rapidly expanded his status and became, some would say, one of the major creators of jazz funk.
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Read more: Bray Jazz Festival 2025: A Global Celebration of Jazz
As the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, jazz lovers from Ireland and beyond are gearing up for the much-anticipated Bray Jazz Festival 2025. Now in its 24th year, the festival returns from May 2nd to May 4th, bringing a stellar lineup of international and homegrown talent to the picturesque seaside town of Bray, Co. Wicklow.
With artists from the US, UK, France, Belgium, Japan, Italy, Finland, Norway, and more, this year’s edition promises a truly global celebration of jazz. Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland, Wicklow County Council, and an array of sponsors, Bray Jazz Festival continues to uphold its reputation as one of Ireland’s leading jazz events.
Read more: Bray Jazz Festival 2025: A Global Celebration of Jazz
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 27.03.25 Another Touch of Blue in Jazz
On this edition I explore "Another Touch of Blue" expressed through Jazz with all it's different shades, shapes and colours, the Colour BLUE celebrated by the music of the Jan Garbarek Group, Jutta Hipp Quintet, Yaala Ballin, Thelonious Monk, J.J.Johnson+Kai Winding, Aki Takase+David Murray, Tom Harrell, Tomasz Stanko, George Cables and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 27.03.25 Another Touch of Blue in Jazz
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Jazz Ireland is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive 11-part documentary series celebrating the life and music of renowned Irish jazz guitarist Tommy Halferty. The first episode will premiere on April 30th at 5 PM (Irish Time) as a YouTube Premiere, coinciding with International Jazz Day. This series offers an in-depth look at Halferty’s extraordinary contributions to Irish jazz, featuring interviews, archival footage, and insights from fellow musicians.
Directed and produced by guitarist and filmmaker Peter Moc, this documentary dives into the musical life and contributions of Tommy Halferty, tracing his journey from his early years to his most influential projects and albums. As one of the most significant figures in Irish jazz, Halferty’s work as an educator, composer, and performer has left an indelible mark on the genre.
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Read more: The Hot Box #137 - New Releases
A selection of some wonderful music from albums released in recent weeks, from concert performances in the 1990s to brand new compositions and recordings both Irish and American.
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 20.03.25 The Sound of Jazz around us
On this edition I was inspired by the Bobby Hutcherson/ McCoy Tyner recording of "Isn't this the sound around me" and I thought I compile a whole show about the effect Jazz has for your daily well being. So I added music by Kendrick Scott, Aaron Goldberg, Renee Rosnes, the World Saxophone Quartet, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Charnett Moffatt, Abdullah Ibrahim and others to make you feel good
Read more: Tales from the far Side 20.03.25 The Sound of Jazz around us