2025

Tales from the far Side 08.05.25 On a clear Day-you can see forever Jazz for a bright Day

12 May

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1061

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Tales from the far Side 08.05.25 On a clear Day-you can see forever Jazz for a bright Day

On this edition I continue to celebrate the bright days of May and I've selected another selection of great, colourful and varied Jazz with music by Iioro Rantala, Verneri Pohjola, Illinois Jacquet, C... read more..

Tales from the far Side 01.05.25 May Songs-a Jazz Celebration of the month of May

05 May

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1114

<1min

Tales from the far Side 01.05.25 May Songs-a Jazz Celebration of the month of May

On this edition I celebrate the arrival of the month of May, hoping for a bright and sunny one and welcoming it with music by Andy Sheppard, Bill Charlap, Carol Sloane, Michael Buckley's Ebb and Flow,... read more..

At SWING, TWO BIRDS - Ronan Guilfoyle's Bemusement Arcade

03 May

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

52

<1min

At SWING, TWO BIRDS

AT SWING, TWO BIRDS, from innovative bassist Ronan Guilfoyle with seven original compositions. Completing the quartet are alto saxophonist Sam Norris, guitarist Chris Guilfoyle and highly experienced ... read more..

30 Apr

In The Groove

Red Keane

2022

3 min read

In The Groove: Episode #5 – Kevin Brady

Welcome to In the Groove, a brand-new YouTube series from Jazz Ireland, where we bring you closer to the artists shaping the vibrant Irish jazz scene. A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of ch... read more..

Tales from the far Side 24.04.25 A Celebration and Exploration of Jazz

28 Apr

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

995

<1min

Tales from the far Side 24.04.25 A Celebration and Exploration of Jazz

On this edition I take you on a stroll into some magnificent trumpet playing rooted and based in Northern Europe, creating a soundtrack of a special kind with music by Hildegunn Oeiseth, Anders Be read more..

23 Apr

In The Groove

Red Keane

1805

<1min

In The Groove: Episode #4 – Izumi Kimura

Welcome to In the Groove, a brand-new YouTube series from Jazz Ireland, where we bring you closer to the artists shaping the vibrant Irish jazz scene. A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to sit d... read more..

Album Review: Tom Caraher - Ninety Degrees

22 Apr

Album Reviews

Daniel Rorke

2969

3 min read

Album Review: Tom Caraher - Ninety Degrees

Tom Caraher - Tenor Saxophone Paul Dunlea - Trombone Darragh O'Kelly - Fender Rhodes Barry Donohue - Electric Bass Shane O'Donovan - Drums Saxophonist Tom Caraher should be counted with note amon... read more..

Tales from the far Side 17.04.25 Bebop Piano Pioneers

21 Apr

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

979

<1min

Tales from the far Side 17.04.25 Bebop Piano Pioneers

On this edition I explore the music of some of the biggest movers and shakers of Bebop Piano and I dig out music by Art Tatum, Bud Powell, Hampton Hawes, Sonny Clark, Barry Harris, Hank Jones, Tom read more..

17 Apr

The Hot Box

2031

2 min read

The Hot Box #139 - New Material

This edition has both a tilt towards new material and a tilt towards jazz guitar, with material from the French guitarist Romain Pilon’s new album Open Roads, and from the archive, tracks from Tommy H... read more..

Tales from the far Side 10.04.25 Preview Bray Jazz Festival 2025

14 Apr

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1229

<1min

Tales from the far Side 10.04.25 Preview Bray Jazz Festival 2025

On this edition I have a closer look at some of the appearing artists of the 2025 Bray Jazz Festival, which is going from strength to strength. And this year you can see Vijay Iyer, Nduzu Makhathi read more..

New Release from Livia Records: Ronan Guilfoyle’s At Swing, Two Birds - Bending Time, Honouring Tradition

09 Apr

Jazz News

Red Keane

3151

3 min read

New Release from Livia Records: Ronan Guilfoyle’s At Swing, Two Birds - Bending Time, Honouring Tradition

Livia Records continues its run of ambitious and distinctive jazz releases with At Swing, Two Birds by Ronan Guilfoyle’s Bemusement Arcade—a record that finds deep inspiration in the jazz tradition wh... read more..

Tales from the far Side 03.04.25 West Coast Blues-Jazz from the West Coast of Ireland

07 Apr

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

942

<1min

Tales from the far Side 03.04.25 West Coast Blues-Jazz from the West Coast of Ireland

On this edition I look at some activities in presenting Live jazz at the Westport Jazz Club and Jazz Radio from the West of Ireland and there is music by Harold Land, Wes Montgomery, the QOW Trio, read more..

Fingal County Council Arts Office and Music Network Launch New Carnegie Musician-in-Residence Award

04 Apr

Jazz News

Red Keane

2186

2 min read

Fingal County Council Arts Office and Music Network Launch New Carnegie Musician-in-Residence Award

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 Mu... read more..

03 Apr

The Hot Box

2080

2 min read

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 o... read more..

03 Apr

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

118

2 min read

Busywork

Having formed as the resident band in The Big Romance and playing together every Sunday since late 2018, Organ Freeman spent years building their repertoire and honing their signature sound. Seeking t... read more..

Bray Jazz Festival 2025: A Global Celebration of Jazz

01 Apr

Jazz News

Red Keane

3296

3 min read

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... read more..

Tales from the far Side 27.03.25 Another Touch of Blue in Jazz

31 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

929

<1min

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, Jutt read more..

Tommy Halferty, A Part of The Continuum Documentary Series 2025

26 Mar

Jazz News

Red Keane

3530

3 min read

Tommy Halferty: A Part of the Continuum – A New 11-Part Documentary Series Exploring the Life and Music of One of Ireland’s Greatest Jazz Guitarists

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 ... read more..

26 Mar

A Part of the Continuum

Red Keane

2375

<1min

Episode 01 – The Early Years – Tommy Halferty, A Part of the Continuum Documentary Series 2025

The first episode of the series takes us back to the formative years of Tommy Halferty, exploring his upbringing, early family life, and the first sparks of his love for jazz. Viewers will gain insigh... read more..

25 Mar

A Part of the Continuum

Red Keane

1840

<1min

(Official Trailer) - Tommy Halferty, A Part of the Continuum Documentary Series 2025

Irish jazz guitarist Tommy Halferty has been a defining force in Ireland’s jazz scene for over four decades. A Part of the Continuum is an 11-part documentary series from Director / Producer Peter Moc... read more..

25 Mar

The Hot Box

2079

2 min read

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. ... read more..

24 Mar

In The Groove

Red Keane

2048

2 min read

In the Groove: Episode #3 – Charlie Moon

Welcome to In the Groove, a brand-new YouTube series from Jazz Ireland, where we bring you closer to the artists shaping the vibrant Irish jazz scene. Last week, we had the pleasure of chatting with ... read more..

Tales from the far Side 20.03.25 The Sound of Jazz around us

24 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1065

<1min

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 read more..

Tales from the far Side 13.03.25 Kind of Green - a Celebration of Irish Jazz

17 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

876

<1min

Tales from the far Side 13.03.25 Kind of Green - a Celebration of Irish Jazz

On this week's edition I celebrate the great treasure trove of Irish Jazz in past, present and tomorrow with music by the Michael Buckley Quartet Ebb and Flow, the John Donegan Irish Sextet, the D read more..

11 Mar

The Hot Box

2841

2 min read

The Hot Box #136 - In Memory of Lou Donaldson

He was born in 1926 and lived to be just 98 years old, having played in public well into his 80s. Donaldson was an alto saxophonist who began his career as a disciple of Charlie Parker, with whom he p... read more..

Tales from the far Side 06.03.25 Jazz around the

10 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1070

<1min

Tales from the far Side 06.03.25 Jazz around the "Waters of March"

On this edition I reflect about the "Waters of March", more in an uplifting springtime mood rather than the amount of water coming down from the mountains here around my Jazz shed in weather-proof read more..

10 Mar

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

152

2 min read

Ninety Degrees

"One of the most scintillating debuts emanating from the Irish scene in years” | "90 Degrees is a storming jazz-rock, at times even, without using the word too strictly, spiritedly funky, epic of some read more..

05 Mar

Jazz News

Red Keane

2730

2 min read

Tom Caraher to Release Debut Album Ninety Degrees with Launch Event at Arthur’s

A fresh wave of energy is sweeping through the Irish jazz scene with the release of Ninety Degrees, the highly anticipated debut album from saxophonist and composer Tom Caraher. Officially launching o... read more..

Tales from the far Side 27.02.25 A Valse Hot for the cold season

03 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

935

<1min

Tales from the far Side 27.02.25 A Valse Hot for the cold season

On this edition I feature a selections of Jazz Waltzes to bring you into the brighter season of the year with music by Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Enrico Pieranunzi, Jason Moran, Sarah Vaughan, Ra read more..

28 Feb

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

58

<1min

Jim Doherty's SPONDANCE

SPONDANCE is the 1986 octet album of pianist Jim Doherty’s jazz suite, recorded with close friends Louis Stewart and Bobby Shew, and the cream of Los Angeles musicians (Bob Sheppard: alto, Gordon Bris... read more..

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