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 icon of post-everything music” – Lawrence English (::Room40::)

For the past 60 years Mike Cooper has been an international artistic explorer constantly pushing the boundaries.

He plays lap steel guitar and sings, he is an improviser and composer, song-maker, a visual and installation artist; film and video maker and radio arts producer.

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.

The Levy/Robson Quartet returns this May following their riveting tour of Italy and the UK last autumn, with the fruit of that tour, a new musical offering – a brand-new album filled with original tunes (Livia Records, May 2026). The quartet plays music penned by both Levy and Robson. The music is innovative and contemporary whilst remaining highly melodic and groovy, with a strong sense of tradition mixed in with the diverse characteristics of each composer.

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

Mary Halvorson, guitar
​​​​​​​Dave Adewumi, trumpet
Henry Fraser, bass
Tomas Fujiwara, drums

A brand new quartet project featuring all new compositions by Mary Halvorson, featuring Dave Adewumi, Henry Fraser & Tomas Fujiwara.

The Unpredictability of the Sea' Album launch

Jed Levy - tenor sax

Phil Robson - guitar

Mark Hodgson - bass

Shane O’Donovan - drums

Blossom Dearie’s singular, wispy vocal style—paired with her elegant, rhythmically playful piano work—made her a beloved figure from New York to Paris, ultimately leading to a celebrated residency in London. Admired by fellow innovators Miles Davis and Bill Evans for her minimalist yet harmonically sophisticated approach, Dearie recorded for Capitol Records and later for Fontana in England, naming the live album Blossom Time at Ronnie Scott’s as her personal favorite.

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.

Patrice Brun is a French saxophonist, established in Ireland since the late 90’s, and has been an active member of the jazz scene since the early 2000’s, leading his own groups, and sharing the stage with Irish musicians such as Louis Stewart, Conor Guilfoyle, and The Stunning among others.

The Unpredictability of the Sea' Album launch

Jed Levy - tenor sax

Phil Robson - guitar

Mark Hodgson - bass

Shane O’Donovan - drums

Purple Dayz’ is the latest project from renowned Irish jazz guitarist Hugh Buckley. On the night, he and the band will be performing the music from the brand new album release 'Hugh Buckley’s Purple Dayz'.

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

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.

The Lounge Quartet have built up a strong following in their Sunday tenure at Walters. Delivering swinging standards from the Great American Songbook, this jazz band is sure to provide the ideal soundtrack to your chill out Sunday.