Jazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)
Jazz jam session every Monday, hosted by Paul Dunlea. This is the original Jazz Improv in the city and features as part of the Cork jazz festival every Oct. All players welcome.
The Leon Buckley Quartet
Jazz at Egan’s of Aungier Street with The Leon Buckley Quartet every Wednesday from 8pm performing standards, with a mix of classic swing tunes and modern grooves.
Pizza Jazz at Lucky's (Live Trio)
Grab a pizza and a pint and enjoy some live jazz provided by some of Dublin's finest musicians. Expect tunes by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Weather Report and Sun Ra.
The Essential Big Band
Swing into action this Wednesday night at Killester Donnycarney Football Club, with a powerhouse performance by The Essential Big Band—Dublin’s longest-running big band! From 9:30PM to 11:30PM, enjoy the bold brass, smooth sax, and timeless swing of a full 17-piece ensemble as they bring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and more to life. It’s a feel-good night of classic big band favourites in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Bring your friends and soak up the great vibes—live big band music has never sounded so good!
Bohemian Bar Jam Session
Let's get together and play jazz standards! Get your chord changes from iRealPro, and the heads from the Real Book. All and any instruments and singers are welcome. This is an event organized by the community.
Hot Jazz & Swing with the Tenters Gypsy Jazz Band
Just like Django Reinhardt’s quintessential gypsy jazz band of the 1930’s, the ‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’, the Tenters are a 5-piece jazz band following in the footsteps of the greats with their lineup of viola, bass and 3 guitars.
The 115 Spot Jazz Jam Session
Live Jazz Jam Session in the heart of Cork City every Thursday from 9pm. Hosted by a house band of some of Cork’s finest jazzers & humans. All are welcome to participate for a tune or two. If that’s not your bag then simply take in the atmosphere with some food & refreshments served until late.
Red Line Jazz
Red Line Jazz are a hard-swinging quartet of Dublin professionals playing a repitoire of hard-bop, post-bop, and contemporary jazz. The band changes it up every week, but the vibe stays the same; serious swing, serious sound!
Coke Lane Pizza kitchen open til 21:30
It Don’t Mean a Thing
Nigel Mooney guitar, vocals
Jim Doherty piano
Barry Donohoe bass
Myles Drennan drums
“It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing” said Duke Ellington back in the 1940’s. Singer and guitarist Nigel Mooney joins Jim Doherty and the trio for an hour of swing-era favourites.
Venue: John Field Room
Presented by Jim Doherty
Scott's Jazz Club Presents: Cormac Kenevey Quartet
Fresh from his recent collaboration with legendary arranger Guy Barker and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, celebrated Irish jazz vocalist Cormac Kenevey brings his signature blend of smooth phrasing, effortless swing, and wry charm to the Scott’s Jazz Club stage.
Dayramir Gonzalez (Cuba)
CUBAN PIANIST, COMPOSER, MUSIC VISIONARY
Yamaha Artist Dayramir Gonzalez, is a three-time Cubadisco award-winner and the first Cuban national to receive Berklee College of Music’s “Presidential Scholarship” and the 2013 Wayne Shorter Award for most outstanding jazz composer. In 2012, he was a headliner in Carnegie Hall’s “Voices of Latin America Series,” invited by Chucho Valdes to represent the young generation of Cuban jazz pianists. His latest album “The Grand Concourse” was named one of the Top 40 albums of 2018 and received 4.5 stars from Downbeat.
Jazz, Blues & Soul Lucky Dip
A revolving roster of jazz and blues acts featuring some of Ireland's finest musicians from Richie Buckley and Chris Comhaill to Ben Prevo and Karl Clews. Expect fabulous music as the perfect backdrop to your Saturday afternoon.
You Must Believe in Spring
Music to celebrate spring as a season of nature's awakening, change and hope:
To serenade more light and warmth into this spring, Emilie Conway and her trio with Johnny Taylor, piano, and Derek Whyte, double bass present the perenial popular You Must Believe in Spring concert. This concert will bring you originals by Emilie and jazz favourites to celebrate spring as a season of awakening, nature, change and hope: It Might As Well Be Spring, Joy Spring, My Singing Bird and more.
Greg Lloyd - Album Launch - LIVE - 2 SHOWS
Catch Greg Lloyd dropping fresh vibes LIVE as he celebrates his new album "Early Train" with this double bill - 2 unforgettable performances
Greg Lloyd - LIVE - "Early Train" Album Launch - 7pm SHOW one - 9.15 SHOW two.
Get ready for an epic night as Greg Lloyd hits the stage LIVE to celebrate his brand-new album with two LIVE shows on the same night! This in-person event promises great vibes, awesome tunes, and a chance to experience the new music up close and personal. A genre alchemist, Greg blends jazz tradition, North African "chaabi" pulse, and contemporary textures into an immersive original instrumental journey.