John Donegan Quintet

Line-up

John Donegan – Piano

Richie Buckley – Saxophone

Bernard O’Neill – Bass

John Daly – Drums

Steve Waterman – trumpet/flugelhorn

John Donegan – Interfuse (Jaydee Records) Released 1st December 2025
Following a successful run of four sextet recordings, Cork-born, Herfordshire-based pianist John Donegan changes direction with a return to the jazz piano trio tradition on his latest album, Interfuse.

Aoife Ní Bhriain, fiddle
Cormac McCarthy, piano

Blending deep roots in Irish traditional music with classical, jazz, and contemporary influences, Ní Bhriain and McCarthy chart a compelling sonic path through a shared musical heritage, transformed through their own creative lens. The album title, Cosán Casta, derives from the Irish words for “twisted path”, reflecting a journey both intricate and organic, rooted and exploratory.

Join Ireland's favourite Art Blakey tribute band for an evening of hard bop classics from the Jazz Messengers.

Born from the collaboration of lead guitarist Mateusz Chmielewski, violinist Niall Lynch, rhythm guitarist Nicolas Deschatrettes and bassist Bill Johnston, Belleville brings together influences from Swing, Bop, Gypsy Jazz and Country Western to deliver a foot-taping and finger-snapping jazz experience. For this outing at Scott's Jazz Club, they are joined by Matthew Dowie. Matthew Dowie is active in a variety of styles from rock and fusion to gypsy jazz. Matthew is currently undertaking a Master’s in Music Composition at Queen’s University.

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.

Moving On Music are delighted to welcome back Dave Kelbie with his new project, ‘The Viper Club’.

The Dirty Jazz club have been a massive part of the Dublin Jazz scene for around 15 years. Their focus is on the exploration and deconstruction of songs and an emphasis on creating a depth and textural soundscape on the melody, form and feel of the tunes.

Back together again for one night only at Jazz at Johnstown on Saturday, September 26, is the legendary jazz trio of Johnny Taylor (keyboards), Dominic Mullan (drums) and Barry Donohue (bass).

This is a trio whose integrated and disciplined interplay endears them to jazz and non-jazz fans alike. Since their last headline appearance at Jazz at Johnstown in 2024, they have been working on individual projects. For example, Barry – now based in England – has backed Imelda May on recent stripped-back and intimate stage performances.

Line-up

Robin Fincker – tenor saxophone / clarinet

Lauren Kinsella – voice

Elliot Galvin -piano

Shadowlands

Two Minds (BMC Records, June 5th 2026)

Following the internationally acclaimed debut of Ombres, Shadowlands return with Two Minds, a striking new album blending traditional Irish song with contemporary improvisation and original compositions shaped by folk and European jazz.

HLG Sunday Concert Series from the Abbey Presbyterian Church presents:

Shadowlands

Robin Fincker, Lauren Kinsella, Kit Downes

Due to unprecedented demand! We’re hosting a bonus Sunday afternoon show to celebrate leaving the Hack Club in style!

Recorded in 1959 at Columbia Records’ 30th Street Studio, New York, during two legendary sessions, Kind Of Blue is a mysterious modal masterpiece that’s widely regarded as the greatest jazz album of all time. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’ birth, join The Linley Hamilton Quintet as they perform the entire album and improvise around the core themes – very much in keeping with the original spirit. Linley will be joined by some of Ireland’s finest jazz musicians for this special event: Brendan Doyle and Hayley Kavanagh on saxophones, Scott Flanigan on piano, George Berrills and Michael McCarthy on drums.

*Everybody Digs Bill Evans* comes to Irish cinemas on 11 September 2026. The film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year, where director Grant Gee won the Silver Bear for Best Director.

Moving On Music are delighted to welcome back Dave Kelbie with his new project, ‘The Viper Club’.

Sunday Jazz at the United Arts Club
Relax into a Sunday afternoon of jazz in the elegant surroundings of the United Arts Club.

Zoe Gilby Quartet

Line-up

Zoe Gilby– vocals
Mark Williams – guitar
Andy Champion – double Bass
John Bradford – drums

Winner of Parliamentary Jazz Awards Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2019 Zoe Gilby’s “Aurora” album is out now. Inspired by the instrumental compositions of award winning, Grammy nominated U.S trumpeter Tom Harrell. This melodic, sharply conceived music has been augmented with lyrical interpretations written by Zoë.