The group presents a rich musical journey that spans the Roaring ’20s and ’30s, the darker corners of Europe, and the gates of Byzantium, bringing it all firmly into the 21st century with a repertoire drawn from both sides of the Atlantic.

Organ Freeman – Irish jazz organ trio

Organ Freeman specialises in the music of the bebop and hard bop idioms of the early 1950s and 60s. Playing standards by composers such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, and many more in the classic organ trio format.

Spend your Sunday evenings at Searsons of Baggot Street with their weekly jazz series led by Dublin-based vocalist and percussionist Cormac Kenevey. A staple of the Dublin jazz scene, Kenevey has been critically acclaimed for his recordings, live tours, and performances.

Join Pompe it Up for an evening of high-energy gypsy swing every Sunday at Mother Reilly’s Pub, Rathmines. This Dublin-based band brings the infectious rhythms of Django Reinhardt-style jazz to life in a cosy pub setting. Great music, good vibes, and the perfect Sunday soundtrack!

Bossa Nova, Blue Note and standards from the golden age of American song performed by guitar duo Hugh Buckley and Barry McCormack.

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.

Passarim Ensemble
Echoes of the South
Bossa Nova, Samba, Tango & Jazz

Echoes of the South weaves together the sensual sounds of bossa nova, the fiery energy of samba, the melancholic elegance of tango, and the expressive freedom of jazz. Homage is paid to iconic composers such as Jobim, Piazolla, Menescal, and Buarque, with original and imaginative arrangements.

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.

A jazz homage to Keith Jarrett’s legendary Köln Concert, performed and improvised by leading Irish pianist Scott Flanigan.

In January 1975, piano virtuoso Keith Jarrett played in Köln, Germany, an improvised concert which became one of the biggest selling solo jazz records of all time, selling over 4 million copies.

Glass Mask Theatre

Step into a transformed Glass Mask Theatre for a decadent night of live jazz music. With a nod to New York of the 1970's, GMT welcomes you to sit back and enjoy a glorious playlist of live jazz in our elegant boutique theatre.

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.

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.

"one of Ireland’s most renowned improvisers" (Journal of Music)

Currently working between USA and Europe, Colm O’Hara brings 10 of the country’s leading improvisers and composers together to perform a night of spontaneity, creativity and musical interactions and conjurations.

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

Shoshin (Eagerness, lack of preconception) is a newly formed band consisting of four highly experienced musicians from Limerick Clare and Tipperary These four individuals have come together to make some exciting new original music leaning heavily on jazz Improvisation with elements of traditional Irish and classical influences encompassing the use of loops and various motifs indicating a diverse range of new music entering the scene. An interesting venture which should make for an entertaining watch.