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- Written by: Donald Helme
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Read more: The Hot Box #124 - All Irish
Join us for a special all-Irish edition of The Hot Box, where we bring you the finest in Irish jazz. This episode features stellar tracks from the likes of Cian Boylan, Hugh Buckley, and Damian Evans (Boylan, Buckley & Evans), as well as performances by John Wadham with Louis Stewart & Frank Hess, Scott Flannigan, Emilie Conway, Tommy Halferty and John Donegan. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Ireland's jazz scene with this exceptional lineup.
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- Written by: Red Keane
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- Category: Jazz News
Read more: Newpark Music Academy Closure: A Loss for the Irish Music Community
Newpark Music Academy, a cherished institution renowned for nurturing musical talent and fostering a vibrant community, has recently announced its closure. This unexpected decision, made by the board of directors, has left many in shock and sadness.
A Legacy of Excellence
For 45 years, Newpark Music Academy has been a cornerstone of our community, providing high-quality music education to students of all ages. With over 600 students and 42 dedicated staff members, the academy has seen numerous achievements, from student performances in prestigious venues to alumni succeeding in professional music careers. Its contributions to the local cultural landscape are immeasurable, making its closure all the more poignant.
Reasons for Closure
On 22nd May, staff were informed that the academy would close on 1st June, a shocking and sudden announcement for everyone involved. The board of directors cited financial issues as the primary reason for the closure. However, this explanation came as a surprise, as no prior financial difficulties had been communicated.
Read more: Newpark Music Academy Closure: A Loss for the Irish Music Community
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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: Jazz Ireland Returns
I am incredibly happy to announce that the Arts Council of Ireland has awarded funding to Jazz Ireland for 2024. After overcoming significant administrative hurdles, the funding has finally arrived, allowing us to resume operations. I will be working part-time on Jazz Ireland for the remainder of the year, ensuring that most of the services we offered before can be maintained.
It's been over a year since my last newsletter or social media post, when I had to announce the closure of Jazz Ireland. It was a difficult decision, but a necessary one at the time. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who reached out with messages of support and appreciation in the weeks following that announcement. While I couldn't reply to everyone individually during such an overwhelming time, I am deeply grateful for the response and for all the hard work that went into making Jazz Ireland what it became.
Special thanks go to Minding Creative Minds for assisting throughout the last year.
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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: Jazz Ireland Statement of Closure
Hello everyone, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce the closure of Jazz Ireland.
Jazz Ireland was a project I created with the primary focus of supporting the Irish jazz scene and helping it grow. For seven years, I worked tirelessly on the project without any funding, determined to make a difference. I am proud of what I accomplished, I got to work with some incredible people whom are now lifelong friends and I’m grateful for the opportunities it provided.
But unfortunately, that time has come to an end.
Getting funded was always the goal, but as a disabled person I can’t get funding without severe penalties. When I started this project, I didn’t know how bad the situation was. I have tried for years to change the rules, to make it easier for people like me to access the arts, but to no avail. Despite my efforts to speak with government officials, arts organisations, disability organisations and advocate for change, nothing has been done to rectify this situation. And it looks like nothing will.
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 13.04.23 Preview Bray Jazz Festival 2023
On this week's edition I feature some of the artists at this year's Bray Jazz Festival with its most impressive line-up.
And you can hear music by the Julia Huelsmann Quartet, the Elemental Quartet, Gerald Clayton Trio, Joel Frahm Trio, Lars Danielsson Liberetto Quartet, Luciano Biondini and Klaus Flaschlunger, Bog Bodies, Insuffiant Funs and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 13.04.23 Preview Bray Jazz Festival 2023
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- Written by: Donald Helme
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Read more: The Hot Box #097 - The Maybeck Recitals Part 2
After the great reaction to Hot Box 96, we decided to do a second edition devoted to the fantastic 42 volume series of solo piano recitals known as the Maybeck Series. Recorded over 6 years from 1990 to 1996, the concerts took place in the wood lined hall designed by the now iconic architect Bernard Maybeck, with just 50 seats in the audience and a perfectly tuned Yamaha grand piano.
Long unavailable on LP or CD it is now available on Spotify, but here Donald takes us through more of the stellar pianists who featured - Gerry Wiggins, Toshiko Akyoshi, Cedar Walton and more.
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 06.04.23 Sometimes it snows in April-Jazz for the Season
On this edition I welcome the month of April with all its unpredictability what the weather concerns but it's Jazz that brings the sunshine. Music today by Orchestre National de Jazz, , Tom Harrell, the Pablo Held Trio, the Julia Huelsmann Quartet, the Clifford Brown Quintet and many others.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 06.04.23 Sometimes it snows in April-Jazz for the Season