featuring Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makhathini, Linda May Han Oh, and Jeff "Tain" Watts

Joe Lovano, saxophone
Melissa Aldana, saxophone
Nduduzo Makhathini, piano
Linda May Han Oh, bass
Jeff "Tain" Watts drummer

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.

In 2017, Elina Duni and Rob Luft’s paths crossed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, marking the inception of a unique project. They have since toured the world and released two critically acclaimed albums on ECM Records in a quartet formation. Their upcoming 2026 album, a stripped-back duo effort, revisits the essence of their initial meeting.