The Dirty Jazz club have been a massive part of the Dublin Jazz scene for around 15 years. Their focus is on the exploration and deconstruction of songs and an emphasis on creating a depth and textural soundscape on the melody, form and feel of the tunes.

Three dynamic women at the peak of their powers

Christine Tobin really transcends glib genre-fication. Her expressive range acknowledges finely acquired folk, jazz and 20th-century classical influences, which already sets her apart.

Lara Gallagher is an Irish sound artist and performer. She performs interdisciplinary improvisatory work, composes new works for contemporary ensembles, presents spatial installations and works across an array of mediums from dance to theatre. Her work premiered this year as part of Music Current festival and Zeitgeist, with her newest performance work premiering at Alternating Current 2025 in May. She completed her masters in Sound Studies and Sonic Arts at the Universität der Künste in Berlin in 2022.

Following his headline performance at the Johnstown Jazz Festival this summer, drummer and educator Kevin Lawlor revisits a one off fusion project from 2016 with a new lineup of musicians. Cluster Funk will perform jazz and groove music by artists including Thundercat, Mark Guliana, Erykah Badu, Jorja Smith, Terrace Blanchard, Wayne Shorter and more... The band will also use well known Hip Hop grooves with Jazz standards played over them as an alternative take on jazz fusion. Expect everything from Organ driven Funk to Ambient Jazz

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.

Trio Sankhara are amongst three of Ireland’s leading musicians in the field of contemporary improvised music. Tipperary-born Joe O’Callaghan is a genuine force in Irish jazz guitar, with extended tasteful lines, contemporary chord shapes and an instinct for rocking out when the need arises. Japanese-born and Irish-based pianist Izumi Kimura performs across classical, contemporary, jazz, and improvised music, with “a combination of feral creativity and technical virtuosity to the stage that belies her calm demeanour,” [Irish Times].

Chicago native Greg Murphy has been a major contributor to the New York City jazz scene since the 1980s and possibly best known for his twenty-two year association with John Coltrane’s multidirectional drummer, Rashied Ali. Greg began his musical adventures in 1971 when he joined the Ray-Fisk Grammar School Band in Chicago.

Sam Braysher is a London-based alto saxophonist. A regular performer at jazz clubs across Europe, he has received international critical acclaim for his warm, delicate sound and deep knowledge of the standard repertoire and American Songbook.

He is joined here by a rhythm section of rising stars from the London scene: in-demand double bassist Jack Garside (Mark Kavuma and The Banger Factory), and swinging young drummer Kai McRae (Rachael Cohen, Stan Sulzmann).

Verneri Pohjola, a Finnish trumpeter and composer, is one of the most celebrated and acclaimed Jazz artists in Europe. He possesses a commanding and unique voice that showcases both warmth and vibrancy in his playing. His writing is bold and creative, with a unique ability to write immersive and powerful melodies that highlight his individuality and progressive style.With a string of successful releases and critical acclaim, his talent has not gone unnoticed. In 2015, Jazzwise Magazine called his album, 'Bullhorn,' "one of the finest albums of recent times" and hailed him as a "fully-fledged star", shedding his 'star-in-the-making' mantle. He has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize nomination in 2021, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the Nordic music scene.

Sam Braysher “whose warm tone and consonant and inquisitive approach to harmony is attracting growing attention on the British jazz scene” (All About Jazz) is an alto saxophonist, who has received international critical acclaim for his three albums to date. He is joined here by a top London rhythm section including in-demand double bassist Jack Garside (Mark Kavuma and The Banger Factory) and Kai McRae. The trio play lively, swinging arrangements of items from the American songbook and jazz canon, including compositions by the likes of George Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kurt Weill and Carlos Antonio Jobim.

Giulia Lorenzoni and Tobias Nicoletti are a jazz duo of musicians from Italy. Their repertoire includes traditional jazz by the great authors (Porter, Ellington, Gershwin, Monk), in addition to their original songs. “Italian Stories”, their latest album, is a contemporary concept of original jazz music with lyrics in Italian.

Il Vicolo is known for its cozy atmosphere, great food and is the perfect place to enjoy one of Galway's longest-running jazz nights.

The Rhythm Room at Arthur’s is a new monthly residency. It’s hosted by Bobby Mc and his swinging 7 piece band. The show will celebrate the greats of Jazz and Swing. It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month. It will feature special guests who will join the band on the night to celebrate the artist of choice.

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.

Ebb and Flow is the new and entirely original project and album from Dublin saxophonist Michael Buckley and his wonderful trio of: Greg Felton (piano), Barry Donohue (bass) and Shane O’Donovan (drums). Its nine titles are modern, tender, and exciting, featuring daring up-tempo post-bop tunes, beautiful ballads, and free improvisations.