Jeff Ballard makes music that feels like the 21st century – open, fluid and ever-developing – a sound informed by jazz but truly coming to life where musical worlds collide: acoustic and electric, swinging and ambient, analog and digital, accessible and experimental. He will release his new album, Fairgrounds, on 25 January 2019 and will play at Triskel just days later.

Note Productions present In association with the National Concert Hal Jeff Ballard Fairgrounds with Lionel Loeke, Kevin Hayes and Chris Cheek

One of the most innovative guitarists and musicians to emerge from the UK in recent years, Chris Montague is widely recognised for his skills as a composer and performer. As a founder member of Troyka he has garnered a reputation for his distinctive approach to the guitar and has gained much acclaim for his contribution to many contemporary recordings.

ZASKA serves up a feel-good blend of funk, jazz, and R&B known as Future Soul. Max Zaska is the maestro songwriter-guitarist leading a supergroup of Ireland’s finest talent, with a revolving roster that has included Hozier and members of Wyvern Lingo, Little Green Cars, and BARQ.

South London virtuoso keys wizard Joe Armon-Jones returns with two freaked out dub versions, re-rubbing two entries from his debut for Brownswood earlier this year. ‘Starting Today Dub’ is stripped back and stretched out to maximum effect. ‘Mollison Dub Vocal Version (Feat. Asheber)’ spaces out the original and adds in extra vocals from West London dub staple Asheber.

US Pianist Craig Taborn has been lauded by critics as “one of the best jazz pianists alive” (NY Times), and has carved out a remarkable career both as a sideman, co-leader and as a soloist, debuting on ECM records, a label that has defined the high bar of solo piano performance. A master of invention, this Kevin Barry Room concert is a rare opportunity to catch him centre stage for a performance which promises to be as exhilarating as it is serene.

“GoGo Penguin are a beautiful blend of elements of jazz and improvised music with clear nods to modern classical, electronica and old school house music."

Baltimore born jazz guitarist Bill Frisell has created a sound his own and his own place in music. Although steeped in the jazz tradition, his music includes shades of rock, country and bluegrass, among various other styles. His lyrical melodies combined with a unique sound, make him one of the most singular musicians of his generation.

Support from ZASKA

Cory Wong had two weeks to live. Or maybe he was fine. The doctors honestly weren’t sure why his right arm kept going numb in the aftermath of the concussive head injury he’d suffered, but following a month-and-a-half of visits and tests and second opinions, their best guess was that he had a blood clot with the potential to reach his brain at any moment. If that happened, death would be nearly instantaneous.

Delighted to announce a 2nd show with Cory Wong + support from the most excellent ZASKA

Cory Wong had two weeks to live. Or maybe he was fine. The doctors honestly weren’t sure why his right arm kept going numb in the aftermath of the concussive head injury he’d suffered, but following a month-and-a-half of visits and tests and second opinions, their best guess was that he had a blood clot with the potential to reach his brain at any moment. If that happened, death would be nearly instantaneous.

GLG will move away from original material for this performance and explore "jazz standards" arranged by Greg that have influenced him over the years in a Trio and Quartet format. This is the GLG like you have never heard them before.

FREE ADMISSION - STACK Theater -

MCD Presents Kamasi Washington

“A Jazz Genius At Work – FIVE STARS*****”

The Irish Times

Kamasi Washington has confirmed a date at The Olympia Theatre on 3rd March. The tenor saxophonist released his new album Heaven and Earth last summer to worldwide acclaim including a five-star review in The Irish Times.

Arthurs Presents Brilliant exciting Jazz- Celtic music from: Melanie O'Reilly & Trio featuring from the USA! : Frank Martin on Piano

Acclaimed American vocalist Lizz Wright is a truly extraordinary singer, with a musical palette that encompasses gospel, folk, jazz, pop, blues and spirituals.

‘[An] effortlessly capacious voice, both whispery and resounding. Ms. Wright conveys a bird’s-eye command, hitting her notes precisely and illuminating even the space around them with a ruby glow. This brand of wisdom-singing almost borders on the mythic...’

– The New York Times

The Story of Swing... Performed by Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats

A musical timeline of swing classics from the 1920’s to the modern day. Featuring the music of Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darrin, Andy Williams, The Rat Pack, Michael Buble, Paolo Nutini and more.