RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Callum Au, conductor 
Claire Martin, vocalist

The internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning jazz singer Claire Martin joins the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, led by Callum Au, to celebrate the art of swing.

Beverly Glenn-Copeland announces news of an October UK + EU headline tour, his first UK shows since 2019 and debut Irish performance, an extraordinary career renaissance that has taken place over the past few years, triggered by the rediscovery of his classic Keyboard Fantasies album. The tour will see Glenn-Copeland perform tracks from his acclaimed 2023 album The Ones Ahead as well as fan favourites from across his storied career, accompanied by his wife, theatre artist and musical producer Elizabeth Copeland.

The STORYTELLERS are Antonio Forcione and Cenk Erdoğan. Forcione on acoustic guitar and Erdoğan on fretless guitar.

Antonio Forcione is renowned for his adventurous approach to the guitar, using the instrument in its entirety, both melodically and percussively. Forcione loves to experiment with sounds, timbres and techniques. Often referred to as the “Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar” Forcione is celebrated for his technical brilliance and lightning-fast hands.The Guardian (U.K), in a five-star review, praised him as “one of the great acoustic guitarists.”

Daniel Herskedal tuba / bass trumpet
Helge Lien piano
Helge Andreas Norbakken percussion

Prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal’s music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before.

Daniel Herskedal tuba / bass trumpet
Helge Lien piano
Helge Andreas Norbakken percussion

Prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal’s music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before.

Daniel Herskedal tuba / bass trumpet
Helge Lien piano
Helge Andreas Norbakken percussion

Prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal’s music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before.

Daniel Herskedal tuba / bass trumpet
Helge Lien piano
Helge Andreas Norbakken percussion

Prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal’s music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before.

Daniel Herskedal tuba / bass trumpet
Helge Lien piano
Helge Andreas Norbakken percussion

Prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal’s music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before.

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble 

Seven sons of jazz great Phil Cohran carry on his musical legacy.

HBE are seven brothers from the south side of Chicago. Together they have toured throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America playing with everyone from Prince, Mos Def , Mick Jones (The Clash) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz). They’ve performed Coachella, WOMAD AU, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. The documentary film Brothers Hypnotic, explores their music, work ethic, life and experience of being raised by their jazz legend father Phil Cohran. After screening in major cities and festivals, it aired on PBS. Their song, “War” was featured in the blockbuster hit movie, Hunger Games.

Joshua Abrams’ acclaimed Natural Information Society bring their ecstatic minimalism to Ireland for the first time

“There is something about the sound of Joshua Abram's Natural Information Society that makes it immediately welcoming and infectious. Its voice resonates with deep musical roots, going back to ancient cultures and worlds, creating a communal joy of shared feelings and spiritual participation” –  - Free Jazz Collective

Following their incredible sold out debut in February, Jazz Sabbath return to Dublin on Saturday 1st November. Tickets on general sale Friday 9th May at 10:00.

JAZZ SABBATH
Jazz, Plagiarism & Lies

THE TRUTH
Jazz Sabbath were at the forefront of the underground UK jazz movement in the late Sixties. They were recording two albums in 1969, but both seemed destined never to be released. Until now.

"After the Last Sky"

For almost forty years Anouar Brahem has drawn on the traditions of Arab music, while consistently engaging with the wider world, finding inspiration in jazz and different cultures.

Eight years after Blue Maqams (ECM), he returns with a poignant project and album titled after a line of verse by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, which asks “Where should the birds fly, after the last sky?” Graceful chamber pieces for oud, cello, piano and bass subtly address the metaphysical question and its broad resonances in a troubled time.

"One of the most exciting pianists in contemporary jazz"- The Guardian, UK​

Lynne Arriale has been a major force in the jazz world over a career spanning three decades. She has performed on the most prestigious international concert stages and won the Great American Jazz Piano Competition. Her 16 critically acclaimed albums have topped the Jazzweek Radio Charts and “Best of” honors in major publications. Lynne is dynamic and progressive in her compositions and she continues to bring energy and freshness to all her albums. Often spoken about in the same breath as jazz legends, Keith Jarrett and McCoy Tyner.

Thomas Enhco, piano
Maki Namekawa, piano

Two inspired pianists from different musical spheres, Thomas Enhco and Maki Namekawa, together tackle Keith Jarrett’s legendary album The Köln Concert (ECM, 1975), rendering the incredible luminance of its music freely oscillating between jazz and classical. Two artists and two approaches: Maki Namekawa will play note for note the first and last parts, while Thomas Enhco will improvise around the central part.
The classically trained Namekawa has endeavoured to faithfully reproduce the transcription of the concert from the recording. Jazz pianist Enhco, on the other hand, offers a new improvisation based on the original melodic framework. In doing so, the two pianists will present a reinvented work that aims to perpetuate the atmosphere of the now iconic concert.