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23 Jun

The Hot Box

Donald Helme

96

2 min read

The Hot Box #141 – A Gershwin Celebration

In this slightly different edition of The Hot Box, Donald Helme takes a detour through the timeless melodies of one of jazz's most enduring composers: George Gershwin. Inspired by the brand new releas... read more..

Tales from the far Side 19.06.25 First glimpse at Sligo Jazz 2025

23 Jun

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

51

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Tales from the far Side 19.06.25 First glimpse at Sligo Jazz 2025

On this edition I have a first glimpse at this year's Sligo Summer School and Jazz Festival celebrating its 20th Anniversary with another line-up second to none, music by Rufus Reid, Melissa Aldana, F... read more..

Sligo Jazz Festival 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Jazz, Community & Creativity

19 Jun

Jazz News

Red Keane

168

7 min read

Sligo Jazz Festival 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Jazz, Community & Creativity

Jazz is the teacher. That’s the message running through this year’s Sligo Jazz Festival, which returns from 22–27 July 2025, marking its 20th anniversary with a week-long celebration of boundary-break... read more..

Tales from the far Side 12.0.625 Vibraphone Magic-Icons and Innovators

16 Jun

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

100

<1min

Tales from the far Side 12.0.625 Vibraphone Magic-Icons and Innovators

On this addition I explore the magic sound of the Vibraphone in Jazz with music from some of the Icons and some of the modern voices on this instrument, with music by Gary Burton, Bobby Hutcherson, St... read more..

Episode 04 – Lee Konitz, Halferty - 1984 + Playing in Portugal

13 Jun

A Part of the Continuum

Red Keane

150

<1min

Episode 04 – Lee Konitz, Halferty - 1984 + Playing in Portugal – Tommy Halferty, A Part of the Continuum Documentary Series 2025

In 1984, Tommy Halferty was invited to perform with renowned American saxophonist Lee Konitz during his visit to Ireland. Their collaboration, though rooted in contrasting styles, proved transformativ... read more..

Louis Stewart’s I Thought About You: A Landmark Recording Reborn

12 Jun

Jazz News

Red Keane

452

4 min read

Louis Stewart’s I Thought About You: A Landmark Recording Reborn

Release Date: May 29, 2025 Livia Records | Remixed, Remastered, and Extended Edition with 16-page Booklet and Photos “In my book he's one of the world's great jazz guitarists.” – Ronnie Scott Lo... read more..

Tales from the far Side 05.06.25 Let some Jazz into your heart-The Song is you

09 Jun

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

157

<1min

Tales from the far Side 05.06.25 Let some Jazz into your heart-The Song is you

On this edition I explore some magic Jazz standard about the power and spirit of a song, from "I feel a Song coming on" to "letting it into your heart", the soundtrack delivered by Emmet Cohen, Housto... read more..

Tales from the far Side 29.05.25 Jazz Trumpet innovators and elders

02 Jun

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

364

<1min

Tales from the far Side 29.05.25 Jazz Trumpet innovators and elders

On this week's edition I feature some of the movers and shakers of modern progressive Jazz trumpet with music by Woody Shaw, Eddie Henderson, Jon Faddis, Bill Dixon, Lester Bowie and Dave Douglas ... read more..

28 May

A Part of the Continuum

Red Keane

477

<1min

Episode 03 – Jazz on The Terrace Featuring George Mraz 1984 – Tommy Halferty, A Part of the Continuum Documentary Series 2025

Episode 03 dives into a concert organised by Allen Smith, the creator of Jazz on the Terrace, known for bringing high-calibre names to perform in Ireland such as George Coleman, Tommy Flanagan, and mo... read more..

Tales from the far Side 22.05.25 Jazz Straight ahead into you heart

26 May

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

248

<1min

Tales from the far Side 22.05.25 Jazz Straight ahead into you heart

On this edition you can hear a selection of "straight ahead and straight up and down Jazz", Jazz straight for your ears, heart and mind. So get up and groove along to the music of Hank Mobley, the QO... read more..

Orlando Molina Announces Debut Album Autorretrato en Tres Colores

19 May

Jazz News

Red Keane

797

3 min read

Orlando Molina Announces Debut Album Autorretrato en Tres Colores – A Sonic Memoir of Migration, Resilience, and Triumph Release Date: May 23, 2025

Composer and guitarist Orlando Molina steps into the spotlight with the release of his debut album Autorretrato en Tres Colores (Self-Portrait in Three Colours) on May 23, 2025 — a sweeping, seven-tra... read more..

Tales from the far Side 15.05.25 Moods of Mambo in Jazz

19 May

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

348

<1min

Tales from the far Side 15.05.25 Moods of Mambo in Jazz

On this edition I celebrate and explore the magic on Mambo Rhythms within Jazz from its early steps into our modern time, the soundtrack created by the Mingus Big Band, Perez Prado, Tito Puente, Count... read more..

14 May

A Part of the Continuum

Red Keane

337

<1min

Episode 02 – Halferty, Guilfoyle, Wadham 1979-1984 – Tommy Halferty, A Part of the Continuum Documentary Series 2025

In this episode, Tommy Halferty reflects on the pivotal years of his trio with bassist Ronan Guilfoyle and drummer John Wadham (1936–2003). He delves into Wadham’s profound influence—not just as a ban... read more..

13 May

The Hot Box

Donald Helme

850

2 min read

The Hot Box #140 – I Thought About You

This edition of The Hot Box features a major re-issue, a remixed and remastered release of Louis Stewart’s quartet album with John Taylor, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins from Livia Records. Originally r... read more..

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

556

<1min

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

562

<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..

30 Apr

In The Groove

Red Keane

581

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

469

<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

720

<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

1566

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

397

<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

Donald Helme

839

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

628

<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

1797

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

478

<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

713

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

Donald Helme

896

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..

Bray Jazz Festival 2025: A Global Celebration of Jazz

01 Apr

Jazz News

Red Keane

1866

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

468

<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

2225

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..