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Tales from the far Side 19.12.24 A Freedom Jazz Dance for the New Year

23 Dec

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

858

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Tales from the far Side 19.12.24 A Freedom Jazz Dance for the New Year

On this edition I try to express the wish for peace and and hope in this war-torn World, expressing it with the most peaceful, colourful, varied and innovative art form of this world and that of c read more..

17 Dec

The Hot Box

1670

2 min read

The Hot Box #133 - Remembering Quincy Jones

The celebrated composer, orchestrator and arranger, and sometime trumpet player, Quincy Jones, died November 3rd aged 91. The Hot Box looks at the jazz contribution he made in the latter part of the 2... read more..

Tales from the far Side 12.12.24 Young female European Pianists

16 Dec

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

946

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Tales from the far Side 12.12.24 Young female European Pianists

On this edition I feature some of the best up-coming and established young female Jazz Pianists in Europe featuring the Liv Andrea Hauge Trio, Sunna Gunnlaugs, Francisca Tandoi, Kaja Draksler, Oli read more..

10 Dec

Album Reviews

Daniel Rorke

2262

3 min read

Album Review: Shane Latimer – Residuum

Shane Latimer is one of the most truly unique musicians I know. Not merely a prodigious talent when playing straight-ahead Jazz, he is also a singularly arresting practitioner of Free Jazz and “Improv... read more..

Tales from the far Side 05.12.24 The Blue (s) of the Winter-the best in Jazz

09 Dec

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

747

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Tales from the far Side 05.12.24 The Blue (s) of the Winter-the best in Jazz

On this edition I'ld like to warm your hearts with some winter-themed Jazz. Come rain, come snow, come storm, jazz will keep us warm. read more..

06 Dec

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

187

2 min read

And / Or

Karl's fourth album of original bass-led material, 'And/Or', is a unique glimpse into the creative process. He explains: "When I compose, I usually start with a very simple set of chords that suggest ... read more..

Tales from the far Side 28.11.24 Another musical Walk into the magic of Jazz

02 Dec

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

911

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Tales from the far Side 28.11.24 Another musical Walk into the magic of Jazz

On this edition, I once again put on my musical Walking Boots and lead you into the magic of Jazz with music connected with all kinds of Walking. read more..

Victor Lazzarini's Palimpsest: A Sonic Journey Through Time and Space

27 Nov

Jazz News

Red Keane

1782

3 min read

Victor Lazzarini's Palimpsest: A Sonic Journey Through Time and Space

Victor Lazzarini’s new album, Palimpsest, is a profound exploration of musical memory, history, and reinvention. Drawing inspiration from the idea of a palimpsest—a manuscript written over and layered... read more..

27 Nov

The Hot Box

1857

2 min read

The Hot Box #132 – New Stuff

The Hot Box #132, an hour-long exploration of fresh and exciting sounds in jazz. This episode dives into new material from remarkable artists, blending the vibrancy of contemporary jazz with the timel... read more..

27 Nov

Jazz News

Red Keane

2003

2 min read

Jazz Ireland Seeks Board Members

Help Shape the Future of Irish Jazz with Jazz Ireland Jazz Ireland, the dedicated platform for promoting and supporting Irish jazz, is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join its inaugural... read more..

Tales from the far Side 21.11.24 All Languages- the variety of Global Jazz

25 Nov

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1062

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Tales from the far Side 21.11.24 All Languages- the variety of Global Jazz

On this edition I stroll through the history of Jazz by looking into other other musical genres that influenced Jazz's development. Music by Jelly Roll Morton, Dizzy Gillespie, Gerry Mulligan, Ast read more..

Rory Conneally Awarded Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024

22 Nov

Jazz News

Red Keane

2194

2 min read

Rory Conneally Awarded Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024

November 19th, 2024 – Last Sunday evening, 17-year-old pianist Rory Conneally from Sligo was awarded the prestigious title of Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024. The competition reached its thrilling fin... read more..

Tales from the far Side 14.11.24 Reflections about the Cork Jazz Festival 2024

18 Nov

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1055

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Tales from the far Side 14.11.24 Reflections about the Cork Jazz Festival 2024

On this edition I am reflecting on this year's Cork Jazz Festival and choose a small selection of some of the appearing artists with music by Alina Brzhezhinka's Hip Harp Collective with Tony Kofi read more..

Exploring New Horizons: Hugh Buckley's Purple Dayz Revisits the Classics

13 Nov

Jazz News

Red Keane

2384

2 min read

Exploring New Horizons: Hugh Buckley's Purple Dayz Revisits the Classics

Irish jazz guitarist Hugh Buckley brings a fresh spin on familiar tunes from the 60s and 70s with Purple Dayz, his latest album. Known for his skilled interpretations of jazz standards and original co... read more..

13 Nov

The Hot Box

1722

2 min read

The Hot Box #131 - Benny Golson

This special episode pays tribute to the remarkable life and music of the late Benny Golson — a saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose profound influence on jazz endures through both his compositio... read more..

Tales from the far Side 07.11.24 The Flute in Jazz

11 Nov

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1100

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Tales from the far Side 07.11.24 The Flute in Jazz

On this edition, I explore the role of the flute in the history of Jazz from its early days to its progressive moments in the 20th/21st Century. You can hear tracks from Alberto Socarras, Wayman C read more..

Acoustic Guitar Duets - Louis Stewart and Martin Taylor

08 Nov

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

121

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Acoustic Guitar Duets

ACOUSTIC GUITAR DUETS showcases the supreme talents of Louis Stewart and Martin Taylor in an intimate acoustic guitar studio session in 1985 in Dublin, released first in 1986 ... read more..

Young Irish Jazz Musician National Event comes to University Concert Hall Limerick on November 17th

06 Nov

Jazz News

Red Keane

1497

2 min read

Young Irish Jazz Musician National Event comes to University Concert Hall Limerick on November 17th

November 5th, 2024. We are about to ﬁnish the search for the best young jazz musician in Ireland! Limerick Jazz will host Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024 in University Concert Hall, Limerick on the ev... read more..

Tales from the far Side 31.10.24 Jazz for Halloween

04 Nov

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

835

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Tales from the far Side 31.10.24 Jazz for Halloween

HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL JAZZ - on this week's edition the soundtrack delivered by Jason Rebello, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Albert Ayler, Bill Evans, Rene Rosnes, Jackie McLean, Joshua Redman and others read more..

30 Oct

The Hot Box

1517

2 min read

The Hot Box #129 - Exploring More Piano

In this episode of The Hot Box, we revisit a theme from episode #128 where we took a deep dive into the piano files, looking for the slightly less obviously famous musicians but still among the very b... read more..

Tales from the far Side 24.10.24 Jazz that is Soul-a journey into Soul Jazz

28 Oct

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

984

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Tales from the far Side 24.10.24 Jazz that is Soul-a journey into Soul Jazz

On this edition I bring you into Soul Jazz on the search for Jazz that is Soul! A search for some soulful Jazz. The music contributed by Shirley Scott, Stanley Turrentine, Julian Cannonball Adderl read more..

Sue Rynhart Releases New Album “Say Pluto” – A Journey Through Jazz and Gothic Folk

25 Oct

Jazz News

Red Keane

2514

3 min read

Sue Rynhart Releases New Album “Say Pluto” – A Journey Through Jazz and Gothic Folk

Critically acclaimed Dublin jazz-folk singer and songwriter Sue Rynhart is set to launch her latest album, Say Pluto, with a highly anticipated live performance at the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin on O... read more..

Gregory Porter makes surprise appearance at opening event of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

25 Oct

Jazz News

Red Keane

1948

2 min read

Gregory Porter makes surprise appearance at opening event of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

The 46th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival officially kicked off in style this evening, with an electrifying opening event at the 85 Years of Blue Note Exhibition at St Peters. Attended by 150 festi... read more..

Tales from the far Side 17.10.24 A Tribute to Benny Golson

21 Oct

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

892

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Tales from the far Side 17.10.24 A Tribute to Benny Golson

On this edition I pay tribute to saxophonist, composer and arranger Benny Golson who sadly passed away earlier this year leaving us his wonderful music and Jazz vision behind. read more..

17 Oct

Album Reviews

Daniel Rorke

2937

3 min read

Album Review - Niwel Tsumbu "Milimo"

My immediate response, when listening to this record for the ﬁrst time, was “oh, this is fun stuﬀ!”. There are many tributaries in conﬂuence here, with inﬂuences as varied as Rhumba, various forms of ... read more..

Louis Stewart and Martin Taylor’s Acoustic Guitar Duets Reissue: A Masterpiece Revisited

14 Oct

Jazz News

Red Keane

2357

3 min read

Louis Stewart and Martin Taylor’s Acoustic Guitar Duets Reissue: A Masterpiece Revisited

Jazz enthusiasts are in for a treat this November with the remastered and extended reissue of Acoustic Guitar Duets, a celebrated collaboration between two of jazz guitar’s finest, Louis Stewart and M... read more..

Tales from the far Side 10.10.24 A Day without Jazz is boring-a stroll into its magic

14 Oct

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

975

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Tales from the far Side 10.10.24 A Day without Jazz is boring-a stroll into its magic

On this edition I present you a selection of Jazz recordings which accompany me through and enrich my Jazz day. And today it is the music of MCCoy Tyner, Horace Silver, the John Donegan Irish Sext read more..

Judges Announced for Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024

11 Oct

Jazz News

Red Keane

2013

2 min read

Judges Announced for Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024

The search for Ireland’s best young jazz musician continues! Limerick Jazz will host Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024 in University Concert Hall, Limerick on the evening of Sunday 17th November 2024. F... read more..

Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra - A Landmark Jazz Event in Dublin

10 Oct

Jazz News

Red Keane

2275

3 min read

Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra - A Landmark Jazz Event in Dublin

For the first time ever, the legendary Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will be performing in Ireland, an unmissable occasion for jazz lovers! Dublinjazz.ie is thrilled to pres... read more..

09 Oct

Jazz News

Red Keane

2151

3 min read

CoisCéim's hit show "The Piece with The Drums" to tour nationwide

The stunning dance performance features live music by the esteemed jazz drummer Conor Guilfoyle. Lovers of jazz music and dance are in for a treat as one of Ireland's best known dance companies, Cois... read more..

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