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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 that explores his remarkable journey—from his early influences and formative encounters to his extensive career as a performer, composer, and educator.

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Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find totaly 836 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
982
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Jazz Mine No. 218 Saturday 27th. July 2019 incl. Mongoose & Stan Getz Quartet

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as The Stan Getz Quartet, Beckett / Howe / Redmond, Bobby Lamb, Mongoose, Ben Sidron and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublinci... read more..

The Hot Box
Donald Helme
2524
2 min read

The Hot Box #047 - All Female Vocal

The Hot Box number 47 in which we have wall-to-wall female vocalists…………………. This is the first time Hot Box has gone all-female-vocal, but a really exciting programme results, with several current si... read more..

All Other Jazz
Werner Lewon
1191
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Tales from the far Side 21.07.19 American Saxophonists in Europe

On this edition I have a look at some Afro-American Saxophonists who settled and worked in Europe where they left their marks on a new generation of musicians who established Jazz on the European cont... read more..

All Other Jazz
Matthias Winkler
1817
2 min read

Dublin Guitar Duets - Part 2: Chris Guilfoyle

Chris Guilfoyle is one of Dublin’s most exiting guitar players. Best known for his work with his own band Umbra as well as for collaborations with his father, Ronan Guilfoyle, and as a Band member of ... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
961
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Jazz Mine No. 217 Saturday 20th. July 2010 incl. Keith Jarrett

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as Anouar Brahem Trio, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall with The Bill Charlap Trio, Rosario Giuliani, The Roger Beaujolais Italian... read more..

All Other Jazz
Matthias Winkler
1438
2 min read

Dublin Guitar Duets - Part 3: Hugh Buckley

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 deepl... read more..

All Other Jazz
Werner Lewon
1052
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Tales from the far Side 18.07.19 Second preview of Sligo Jazz Festival 2019

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, Mic... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
942
<1min

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

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..........S... read more..

All Other Jazz
Werner Lewon
1103
<1min

Tales from the far Side 11.07.19 Sligo Jazz Festival 2019 Preview

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 Tri... read more..

Jazz News
Red Keane
1982
3 min read

New Ross Piano Festival 2019 - Press Release - Gwilym Simcock

This is one for the diary……….. New Ross Piano Festival’s brochure with the programme for this September is now widely available. And one of the stand-out pianists is a man who has made a huge name fo... read more..

The Hot Box
Donald Helme
1896
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The Hot Box #046 - Big Sounds - Jazz Podcast with Donald Helme

There are few sounds in jazz more appealing than that of a big fat unit comprising around 17 musicians, well drilled, swinging, and with star solo improvisations on top. The 46th Hot Box celebrates so... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
1036
<1min

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

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 dub... read more..

All Other Jazz
Werner Lewon
1666
<1min

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

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 legen... read more..

All Other Jazz
Matthias Winkler
1395
2 min read

Dublin Guitar Duets - Part 4: Julien Colarossi

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 e... read more..

The Hot Box
Donald Helme
1590
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The Hot Box #045 – A to Z of Jazz Piano Part 17 – The Letter R

Another hour of superb jazz piano from Donald Helme in The Hot Box #045 A to Z of Jazz Piano Part 17 – The Letter R. In this episode you can hear from artists such as Ted Rosenthal, Gene Rodgers, Eric... read more..

All Other Jazz
Werner Lewon
995
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Tales from the far Side 27.06.19 The magic of the electric and acoustic Bass

On this edition I explore the magic of the electric and acoustic bass in Jazz by following some "Bass-Songlines" created by some of the best Jazz Bassists in past and present, by Jaco Pastorius, Stanl... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
988
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Jazz Mine No. 213 Saturday 22nd. June 2019 incl. Jacob Collier

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as Jon Hendricks, Lambert Hendricks & Ross, Cormac Kenevey, Jacob Collier featuring VOCE8, Herbie Hancock and more............. read more..

Jazz News
Red Keane
2785
<1min

Liv Monaghan "Touching Infinity" Video Release

Paris based, Irish vocalist and songwriter, Liv Monaghan, is to release a music video for her song, Touching Infinity, from her latest album, Slow Exhale. ... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
1829
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Jazz Mine No. 212 Saturday 15th. June 2019 with guests Tom Link & Barry Alistair

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as George Robert All Star Quartet, Dr. John, Mighty Souls Brass Band, Milt Jackson, Grover Washington Jr. and more..........Saturdays... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
995
<1min

Jazz Mine No. 211 Saturday 8th. June 2019 incl. Dr. John

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as Dr. John, Jacob Collier with Metrolpole Orkest, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Hot Antic Jazz Band and more..........Saturday... read more..

All Other Jazz
Matthias Winkler
1669
2 min read

Dublin Guitar Duets - Part 5: Tommy Halferty

I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Tommy Halferty and shoot a new "Dublin Guitar Duets" Episode with him. Tommy is a living history book of Irish Jazz and one of its most important contribu... read more..

Jazz News
Red Keane
1709
2 min read

New Irish Jazz Orchestra with Ireland’s Cultural Ambassador, Martin Hayes Returns to Cork

The New Irish Jazz Orchestra, directed by Ireland’s premier Jazz export, Paul Dunlea, returns to CIT Cork School Of Music featuring the inimitable fiddle player and Ireland’s Cultural Ambassador, Mart... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
1052
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Jazz Mine No. 210 Saturday 1st. June incl. Ian Shaw

Onthis episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as Rosario Giuliani, Ian Shaw, Anouar Brahem Trio, Hugh Fraser Quintet featuring Slide Hampton, Dave Holland Quintet and mor... read more..

Talking Jazz
John Daly
2590
5 min read

Talking Jazz with John Daly

A Letter from Limerick John Daly recalls the modest beginnings of a great jazz festival When asked by Jazz Ireland to do a blog about the Limerick Jazz Festival, I thought it would be fitting to add... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
999
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Jazz Mine No. 209 Saturday 25th. May 2019 incl. Lew Tabackin Quartet

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as Roberto Magris Europlane featuring Herb Geller, CEO Experiment, The Roger Beaujolais Italian Trio, Fred Hersch & The WDR Big B... read more..

All Other Jazz
Werner Lewon
1275
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Tales from the far Side 23.05.19 Introducing Westport Jazz

On this edition I would like to introduce you to Westport Jazz, an initiative with the aim to bring more Jazz to Co. Mayo and I talk to Elizabeth Healy one of the organizers about the upcoming gig if ... read more..

The Hot Box
Donald Helme
2026
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The Hot Box #044 – New Releases May 2019

There are so many new and exciting releases that have come up recently that we have decided to postpone the piano files for a spell otherwise this incredible list of tracks in Hot Box 44 wouldn’t be n... read more..

All Other Jazz
Sean Brophy
989
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Jazz Mine No. 208 18th. May 2019 incl. Pat Coldrick & Tommy Hlaferty

On this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from artists such as Pat Coldrick, Sue Rynhart, Cormac Kenevey, Stella Bass, Edel Meade, Tommy Halferty and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublinc... read more..

All Other Jazz
Werner Lewon
1021
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Tales from the far Side 19.05.2019 ELBJAZZ HAMBURG 2019 a second "wave"

On this edition we are gliding on a "second wave" into the colourful and maritime atmosphere of this year’s ELBJAZZ FESTIVAL in Hamburg / Germany with its exciting line-up of. And here you can hear Ra... read more..

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Red Keane
6692
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Latest Episodes of "In The Groove"

In the Groove is a deep dive into the lives, inspirations, and creative processes of the extraordinary musicians who shape the Irish jazz community. Each episode features in-depth interviews, candid conversations, and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights. Whether you’re a long-time jazz enthusiast or new to the scene, this series promises to inspire, inform, and entertain.

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The Hot Box #141 – A Gershwin Celebration

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...