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Dermot Dunne's accordion brings both poise and playfulness to the mix, and Ariel Hernandez' superb guitar lines sit beneath a voice that could only have been born beneath a southern star. ” - The Irish Times

Many concert-goers will remember the duo of Argentinian guitarist and singer Ariel Hernandez with Irish accordionist Dermot Dunne. Between 2003-2010, the pair brought the excitement and passion of Latin music to Irish audiences from the National Concert Hall to Belfast Opera House, Vicar Street, Farmleigh House, the Bray Jazz Festival, Dún Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures and beyond. The duo intricately combined Ariel’s soulful voice and playing with Dermot’s instrumental flair, in a range of styles from the familiar Tango to the lesser known Chacarera, Zamba and Chamamé.

Zrazy are back! It's been 5 years since a live performance. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the award-winning album 'Dream On'. This is a one hour short set and will include some very early material from their extensive back catalogue. Art Pop / Jazz /

Get ready to feel the soul, groove and party!

Just like Django Reinhardt’s quintessential gypsy jazz band of the 1930’s, the ‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’, the Tenters are a 5-piece jazz band following in the footsteps of the greats with their lineup of viola, bass and 3 guitars.

Step into a world where music knows no boundaries and every note tells a story. This dynamic jazz ensemble is more than just a band; they are a journey through cultures and sounds, united by a profound love for jazz and the art of improvisation.

Following extensive research by Andre into the fusion of Brazilian and African music, this talented ensemble has crafted a unique sound that highlights their individual strengths while celebrating their collective harmony.

The Richie Buckley Quartet return to their Thursday Night Residency Jazz Gig at Frank Ryans Pub in Smithfield.

Live Jazz Jam Session in the heart of Cork City every Thursday from 9pm. Hosted by a house band of some of Cork’s finest jazzers & humans. All are welcome to participate for a tune or two. If that’s not your bag then simply take in the atmosphere with some food & refreshments served until late.

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Cormac McCarthy, piano/director
Dana Masters, vocalist

Join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Big Band for a musical exploration of Big Band through the ages, from Basie to Brookmeyer.

This trio of musicians have a history that goes back to 2005 when they were studying and teaching in Newpark Music Centre on the B.A. in Jazz Performance.

Both Cormac and Nick are Dublin residents, while Ariel moved back to Argentina some years ago. He returns for a brief visit and is taking the opportunity to reunite with these musical associates for this special one-off concert.

Karl Clews is a bassist and composer based in Galway in Ireland, who after years as a session player and sideman to visiting artists, including Dr John, David McAlmont and Fred Wesley, has recently become known for his solo bass and bass-led arrangements and original compositions on his YouTube channel.

A revolving roster of jazz and blues acts featuring some of Ireland's finest musicians from Richie Buckley and Chris Comhaill to Ben Prevo and Karl Clews. Expect fabulous music as the perfect backdrop to your Saturday afternoon.

Formed by drummer Art Blakey in the 1950s as a collective, The Jazz Messengers occupies a special place in the annals of Jazz music in the twentieth century. Notable for fostering the talents of emerging players Blakey enlisted some of the most significant practitioners in the history of the music. Notable examples are Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Woody Shaw, Cedar Walton, and Wynton and Branford Marsalis, to name just a handful. Many of the compositions that these members would pen for the group went on to become some of the most beloved arrangements for Jazz sextet in all of the music. 

Barcelona-based vocalist Claire Victoria Roberts is one of Europe's rising jazz vocalists. With Irish and Welsh heritage, she first began touring with 1940s band The Swing Commanders, before emerging as a powerful and expressive jazz vocalist in her solo career. Claire has performed in some of the UK’s most prestigious jazz festivals (EFG London Jazz, Manchester jazz, Llais Festival) as well as sharing a stage with Barcelona's finest improvisers in Spain, touring to Seville, Valencia and Tenerife. Together with trumpeter and bandleader Noel Fortune, they form a quintet who play tight grooves, uptempo swing and hard bop melodies. The flexibility, control and beauty of Claire's voice is what makes her one of Barcelona's leading Jazz vocalists.

The Lounge Quartet have built up a strong following in their Sunday tenure at Walters. Delivering swinging standards from the Great American Songbook, this jazz band is sure to provide the ideal soundtrack to your chill out Sunday.

Organ Freeman – Irish jazz organ trio

Organ Freeman specialises in the music of the bebop and hard bop idioms of the early 1950s and 60s. Playing standards by composers such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, and many more in the classic organ trio format.