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...a thoughtful and sensitive composer, with a gift for blending instruments to paint pictures in sound ”
Irish Independent
Led by acclaimed trombonist, composer and arranger Paul Dunlea, the band comprises some of the leading big band specialists and improvising musicians from Ireland and the UK for an evening of original contemporary large ensemble jazz.
Dunlea has established a reputation for ambitious large ensemble writing and sold-out big band performances across Ireland.
The programme will feature entirely original compositions and arrangements by Dunlea, written specifically to showcase the artistry, individuality and collective power of this exceptional ensemble.
A rare opportunity to hear one of Ireland's leading jazz composers present new work performed by an outstanding international cast of big band musicians.
Artists
Laoise Leahy - vocals
Derek 'Doc' O'Connor - guest soloist, saxophone
Ben Castle - saxophone
Matthew Berrill - saxophone
Paul Booth - saxophone
Kelan Walsh - saxophone
Paul Dunlea - trombone
Michael Marshall - trombone
Eoin Kelly - trombone
Paul Frost - trombone
Ryan Quigley - trumpet
Eamon Nolan - trumpet
Ronan Dooley - trumpet
Michael Mullins - trumpet
Cormac McCarthy - piano
Michael Riordan - bass
Paul Byrne - drums
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Location of event
Venue Information - The Sugar Club
"It's a venue to die for. Wood panelled walls, plush banquette seating and a pristine sound system render the rest of Dublin's night-life cruddy in comparison."The Irish Times
After opening in 1963 The Irish Film Theatre closed its doors in 1985. It would be another 14 years before the space would be used again and so it was in August 1999 that The Sugar Club was born.
