Brian Jackson
One-half of the legendary duo Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, pianist-composer Brian Jackson is widely thought of as one of the forefathers of neo-soul and modern hip hop, prompting New Yorker magazine in a 2022 article to call him “a musical pioneer.” His catalogue has long been a source of sample material for icons such as Tupac, Common and Kendrick Lamar.

Join us for an exhibition celebrating 85 years of the legendary jazz label Blue Note Records in the beautiful setting of St. Peter’s Church

To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the landmark jazz record label, Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is proud to announce a collaboration with Blue Note Records that underlines the label’s contributions to the worlds of music and visual art. Engagingly situated in Cork’s St. Peters Church, the installation includes an interactive, walk-through display of the label’s iconic artwork, and Blue Note’s first ever Irish pop-up store.

Gregory Porter is a double Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter celebrated for his distinctive voice and soulful interpretations.

A double Grammy Award winner and renowned worldwide as one of the greatest jazz artists of our time, Porter is set to captivate audiences at the Cork Opera House on a night that promises to be nothing short of spectacular.  

Year 2024 is announced as a special year of celebration dedicated to the enduring legacy of Alice Coltrane. The John & Alice Coltrane Home proudly presents the “Year of Alice” in 2024, in celebration of her profound work.

Takuya Kuroda is a distinguished trumpeter from Kobe, Japan, known for his innovative blend of soulful jazz, funk, post-bop, fusion, and hip hop. He initially played in big bands alongside his trombonist brother before moving to New York to study jazz and contemporary music at The New School in Union Square, graduating in the mid-2000s.

Karen Underwood returns to the Green Room at Cork Opera House as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Singer, writer, storyteller, and public speaker Karen Underwood, originally from Chicago, Illinois, found her way to Cork in 1997.

MAKE IT THE MET!

* Strictly an over 23s event

The original home of jazz in Cork, The Metropole Hotel, will once again play host to a top range of diverse artists and music on several stages throughout the Cork Jazz Festival weekend at the famous Jazz Festival Club.

Year 2024 is announced as a special year of celebration dedicated to the enduring legacy of Alice Coltrane. The John & Alice Coltrane Home proudly presents the “Year of Alice” in 2024, in celebration of her profound work.

Mary Coughlan celebrates 40 years in music at The Everyman as part of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

Mary Coughlan, one of Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues artists, often compared to Peggy Lee and Billie Holiday, is celebrating 40 years in music with a nationwide tour and new releases in 2024.

Boat leaves at 13:30 sharp. Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure.

Music lovers are invited to set sail for a unique adventure with Rebel Brass around the stunning sights of Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world and a gem in the crown of Cork city’s rich history of industry and trade.

The 7 sons of Chicago perform this special show alongside their mother Aquilla Sadalla.

Aquilla’s drive and testimony is clearly spiritual in nature and wholistic in approach, no exceptions. “The music must play the larger role in reclaiming our glory”, as a major solution to the life problems that perpetually plague the human spirit seemingly more now than ever before. The time is at hand, the time is now for a music that can heal the world is emerging out of the depths of our pain from the lack of knowledge and absence of a cultural-based community. When we speak on saving the world, it must begin with music.

Music Network presents master percussionist and musical visionary Marilyn Mazur with her Marilyn Mazur Special 4.

Delve into an adventurous world of multicoloured moods, lively energies, dreamy soundscapes, strong melodies and lots of rhythm. With Mazur performing on a mesmerising array of gongs, bells and all things percussion, the Special 4 lineup is completed by the exceptionally talented Jakob Buchanan on flugelhorn, pianist Makiko Hirabayashi and Klavs Hovman on double bass.

Santa Machete bring their electrifying show to the Carrig Aonair Boat for a one off brass boat cruise as part of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Boat leaves at 17:00 sharp. Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure.

Music lovers are invited to set sail for a unique adventure with Santa Machete around the stunning sights of Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world and a gem in the crown of Cork city’s rich history of industry and trade.

Luke Thomas and Una Healy present Fly Me to the Moon, a celebration of the Great American Songbook, as part of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

Fresh from sold-out jazz concerts around Ireland, Stella Bass is thrilled to showcase her 2024 album, Look for the Silver Lining, a collaboration with the Johnny Taylor Trio, featuring a heady mix of delightful swing, intimate ballads, intoxicating Latin grooves, and some of her original songs.