Hugh Buckley is one of Dublin’s best known Jazz Guitarists. Over many years he became somewhat of an institution for jazz guitar in Ireland. As a mostly self-taught player is style is unique and deeply rooted in the origins of Jazz while constantly striving for modern sounds and inspirations. As the founder of the well-known Dublin Guitar Night, Hugh’s reach spread outside the Jazz scene. In this episode Hugh talks about the history of Jazz in Dublin. His own development as a musician and the way he learned music and playing jazz in a very practical way, on the band stand.

Read more: Dublin Guitar Duets - Part 3: Hugh Buckley

On this edition I have another look at the exciting line-up of this year's SLIGO JAZZ FESTIVAL and you can hear music by Shannon Barnett, Yazz Ahmed, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland, Michael Pipoquinha, Linley Hamilton and there is a live recording from the festival two years ago featuring Liane Carroll, Sara Colman, Emilia Martenson, Shannon Barnett and Meilana Gillard..

Read more: Tales from the far Side 18.07.19 Second preview of Sligo Jazz Festival 2019

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as Eric Dolphy, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, Helen Merrill, Monty Alexander, Phil McDermott Quintet and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No 216 Saturday 13th July 2019 incl. Eric Dolphy

On this edition I have a first glimpse at the exciting line-up of this year's SLIGO JAZZ FESTIVAL and you can hear a selection of the appearing artists including Jean Toussaint, the Andreas Varady Trio, Paul Booth, Federico Malaman, Liane Carroll, Sachal Vasandani, Shannon Barnett and others.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 11.07.19 Sligo Jazz Festival 2019 Preview

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as Fred Hersch with The WDR Big Band, Edel Meade, Incognito, Ronny Jordan, Wes Montgomery and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 215 Saturday 6th. July 2019 incl. Wes Montgomery

This radio documentary tells the story of P.J.Duffy a well-known musician and publican from Ballina, Co. Mayo, who now has retired from his business but who will be fondly remembered for the now legendary weekly "Tuesday Night JAZZ-Sessions, which took place in his pub for more than 30 years and which became an attraction for many music lovers, Jazz cats, tourists and occasional drop-ins from near and far. Those sessions were exceptional and unique in the area and developed to a charming and enchanting event, which shouldn't be forgotten.

Read more: Jazz on the banks of the River Moy - A Radio documentary about P.J.Duffy and his legendary Jazz Sess

I had so much fun sitting down with Julien Colarossi last week. Chatting about music, learning by ear, him moving to Ireland and the experiences he made. And of course a little bit of playing at the end. Julien is a fantastic guitarist, fully in touch with the tradition of Jazz and forming it into his own sound on the guitar.

It´s a lovely episode and I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for taking the time!

Read more: Dublin Guitar Duets - Part 4: Julien Colarossi