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19 Jun

Jazz News

Red Keane

2389

3 min read

Newpark Music Academy Closure: A Loss for the Irish Music Community

Newpark Music Academy, a cherished institution renowned for nurturing musical talent and fostering a vibrant community, has recently announced its closure. This unexpected decision, made by the board ... read more..

19 Jun

Jazz News

Red Keane

3922

5 min read

Jazz Ireland Returns

I am incredibly happy to announce that the Arts Council of Ireland has awarded funding to Jazz Ireland for 2024. After overcoming significant administrative hurdles, the funding has finally arrived, a... read more..

24 May

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

206

2 min read

Residuum

Shane Latimer is a musician from Dublin, Ireland. As guitarist and composer with OKO (“a revelation” - The Sunday Times) and or as curator with the Bottlenote Festival (“a no-holds-barred celebration ... read more..

Charlie Moon Sings & Plays - Charlie Moon

21 May

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

170

2 min read

Charlie Moon Sings & Plays

Charlie’s journey into the world of singing unfolds against the backdrop of his early 20s while immersed in jazz guitar studies at Newpark in Dublin. Often compared to the iconic Chet Baker, Charlie's... read more..

03 May

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

172

<1min

First Light

Originally from Ireland, Liv Monaghan’s earliest memories come from the living room of her first family home. There was a record player on one side and an old upright piano on the other. Her pre-schoo... read more..

05 Mar

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

151

2 min read

Louis The First - Louis Stewart

The long-awaited re-release of guitar genius Louis Stewart’s 1976 debut as a leader. Beautifully remastered, this edition allows listeners to fully appreciate Louis “on fire” with its improved mix and... read more..

01 Mar

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

176

<1min

Romania – Songs of Love and Longing

Romanian-born Dublin-residing singer Aleka presents her newest E.P. 'Romania: Songs of Love and Longing'. The E.P. is a homage to her Romanian roots, with fresh arrangements of traditional Romanian mu... read more..

Look For The Silver Lining – Stella Bass

03 Feb

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

136

<1min

Look For The Silver Lining

Featured on the first-round ballot for the 67th Grammy Awards in the Jazz Album category Stella collaborates with The Johnny Taylor Trio to bring you a heady mix of delightful swing, intimate ballads,... read more..

20 Sep

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

193

2 min read

RBG Trio

In January 2019, I called Kevin Brady and Dave Redmond for a gig that fell into my lap through IMC at the Wild Duck in Dublin. I had been wanting to play with them for some time and to my delight, the... read more..

Some Other Blues - Louis Stewart Noel Kelehan

26 May

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

115

<1min

Some Other Blues

SOME OTHER BLUES features pianist Noel Kelehan and guitarist Louis Stewart in a duo performance of 8 Jazz standards and a Kelehan original ballad. Piano/guitar duos are a rare phenomenon, best known f... read more..

21 May

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

149

<1min

Penji EP

Acclaimed Galway guitarist, composer and producer Aengus Hackett is one of Ireland’s leading jazz musicians. Aengus has performed with the cream of Ireland’s jazz scene such as Mike Nielsen, Tommy Hal... read more..

02 May

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

156

2 min read

Vol. 1 - The Workshop

Vol. 1, released on May 2, 2023, is the debut recording by The Workshop, a collaborative five-piece jazz ensemble featuring Chris Engel (soprano and alto saxophone), Bill Blackmore (trumpet), Darragh ... read more..

01 May

Jazz News

Red Keane

3714

3 min read

Jazz Ireland Statement of Closure

Hello everyone, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce the closure of Jazz Ireland. Jazz Ireland was a project I created with the primary focus of supporting the Irish jazz scene and helping i... read more..

Tales from the far Side 13.04.23 Preview Bray Jazz Festival 2023

19 Apr

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

3889

<1min

Tales from the far Side 13.04.23 Preview Bray Jazz Festival 2023

On this week's edition I feature some of the artists at this year's Bray Jazz Festival with its most impressive line-up. And you can hear music by the Julia Huelsmann Quartet, the Elemental Quart read more..

17 Apr

The Hot Box

2660

<1min

The Hot Box #097 - The Maybeck Recitals Part 2

After the great reaction to Hot Box 96, we decided to do a second edition devoted to the fantastic 42 volume series of solo piano recitals known as the Maybeck Series. Recorded over 6 years from 1990 ... read more..

Tales from the far Side 06.04.23 Sometimes it snows in April-Jazz for the Season

12 Apr

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

3622

<1min

Tales from the far Side 06.04.23 Sometimes it snows in April-Jazz for the Season

On this edition I welcome the month of April with all its unpredictability what the weather concerns but it's Jazz that brings the sunshine. Music today by Orchestre National de Jazz, , Tom Harrel read more..

Tales from the far Side 30.03.23 Westport Jazz

05 Apr

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

3772

<1min

Tales from the far Side 30.03.23 Westport Jazz

On this edition I give you a glimpse into the activities of Westport Jazz, our initiative with the aim to bring high class Jazz into the West. There is music by the John Donegan Irish Sextet, the read more..

Max Zaska selected for WRITE RECORD PERFORM residency with IMC & Triskel

03 Apr

Jazz News

Red Keane

2646

3 min read

Max Zaska selected for WRITE RECORD PERFORM residency with IMC & Triskel

Improvised Music Company (IMC) and Triskel Arts Centre are delighted to announce the winner of their WRITE RECORD PERFORM, a programme which allows a professional musician working in jazz or creative ... read more..

Tales from the far Side 23.03.23 Hello! This is the Blues

29 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

3262

<1min

Tales from the far Side 23.03.23 Hello! This is the Blues

On this edition I say HELLO to the Blues with a selection of Blues-related Jazz with contributions by Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Jim Hall, Art Farmer and others read more..

27 Mar

Jazz News

Red Keane

2472

3 min read

Grammy Award nominated & ECM artists to headline Bray Jazz Festival 2023

Bray Jazz Festival makes a welcome return to the annual calendar, and has announced yet another great line up of international talent it will bring to Irish shores on the May Bank Holiday weekend. On... read more..

Tales from the far Side 16.03.23 The Sound of Jazz around us

22 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

3027

<1min

Tales from the far Side 16.03.23 The Sound of Jazz around us

On this edition I try to explore the sound of Jazz around us with music by Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner, Kendrick Scott, Aaron Goldberg and others. read more..

21 Mar

The Hot Box

1780

2 min read

The Hot Box #096 - The Maybeck Recitals

The 96th edition of The Hot Box! This an all-piano affair that marks the re-release (on Spotify) of all 42 albums recorded in the 90’s, of the solo piano recitals branded as The Maybeck Recitals. Rec... read more..

Tales from the far Side 02.03.23 A Jazz-Weather Forecast

08 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

2713

<1min

Tales from the far Side 02.03.23 A Jazz-Weather Forecast

On this edition I reflect about the weather and the effects it has on our life, looking forward to the brighter side of the season. There is music by Christine Tobin, Ben Goldberg, Sidney Bechet, read more..

Tales from the far Side 23.02.23 Funny how Time slips away but JAZZ keeps you young

01 Mar

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1566

<1min

Tales from the far Side 23.02.23 Funny how Time slips away but JAZZ keeps you young

"Funny how Time slips away" the theme of this week's edition with some great Jazz recordings that keeps us young, with music by Dr.John, Jimmy McGriff, Johnny Hodges, Mose Allison, Dave Holland, S read more..

24 Feb

Irish Jazz Albums

Red Keane

143

2 min read

Out On His Own

New, remastered 2022 version with 3 extra tracks and new 16 page sleeve notes booklet with lots of unpublished photographs. Originally released in 1977, “Out On His Own” is a fitting title for Louis S... read more..

Tales from the far Side 16.02.23 The Harp in Jazz

22 Feb

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1939

<1min

Tales from the far Side 16.02.23 The Harp in Jazz

On this edition I explore the sound and the contributions of the Harp in Jazz featuring the pioneering forces of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane as well as a new generation of players and innovat read more..

21 Feb

The Hot Box

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The Hot Box #095 - New Material XIV

The Hot Box 95: What’s in it? Some great new music that’s what. Two from America, one from Belgium, and two from Ireland. The album Tim Fitzgerald’s Full House was awarded to Daniel Cervigni who ema... read more..

18 Feb

Jazz News

Red Keane

3300

4 min read

Louis Stewart – Out On His Own

The recently reactivated Livia Records announces the release of a newly re-mastered edition of Louis Stewart’s milestone and career best solo album, “Out On His Own” on 24th February 2023. Recorded i... read more..

Tales from the far Side 09.02.23 Kenny Barron Hall of Fame

15 Feb

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1617

<1min

Tales from the far Side 09.02.23 Kenny Barron Hall of Fame

On this edition I celebrate music and life of Kenny Barron and give you an overview about his very fruitful career which reached a highlight with his induction into the DownBeat Hall of Fame. read more..

Tales from the far Side 02.02.23 On Guitaaar ...Ladies and gentlemen

08 Feb

All Other Jazz

Werner Lewon

1581

<1min

Tales from the far Side 02.02.23 On Guitaaar ...Ladies and gentlemen

On Guitaaaar.....Ladies and Gentlemen Bill Frisell, Eddie Lang, Charlie Christian, Jim Hall, Louis Stewart, Gilad Hekselman, Kenny Burrell, Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery and more to come read more..

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