Karl Clews is a bassist and composer based in Galway in Ireland, who after years as a session player and sideman to visiting artists, including Dr John, David McAlmont and Fred Wesley, has recently become known for his solo bass and bass-led arrangements and original compositions on his YouTube channel.

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.

Emerging from Dublin, Chief Keegan released their debut album, The Piles High Club in early 2024 which is garnering rave reviews and showcasing their tight grooves and catchy hooks. The quartet of keyboardist Luke Dunford, guitarist Mark Dudley, bassist Alan Elliott, and drummer Cian Hanley have quickly established itself on the Irish music scene and have brought their "feel-good music" to festivals such as Electric Picnic, Cork Jazz Festival, and the Bray Jazz Festival as well as touring relentlessly throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Sonic Saliva is a brand new band formed by hookmasters Richard Farrell and Fabian Vang-Lauridsen. Although an influence of old soul and blues music is strong and clear, the individuality and inspirations from other musical styles and fresh productions clearly shines through, spitting out an emotional sound that doesn't feel antiquated or full of cliches.

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.

...gorgeous songs, impeccable beats and exceptional vocals... ” - Nialler9

Jess Kav is an alternative soul artist and multidisciplinary performer from Dublin, whose work explores the intersections of music, social activism, and personal transformation. After studying at London’s Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance and Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Jess has focused on songwriting, touring, recording, writing and social change.

Following last year’s  Mingus-themed quintet gig, this performance sees an expanded lineup interpreting music by some of the genre’s most iconic innovators, including McCoy Tyner, Eric Dolphy, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Ornette Coleman, and Herbie Hancock.

Rendezvous Jazz Club invites you to join us for our Boutique Cabaret Night with Swing Version at The Venue at Walters. Step into a world where the intoxicating rhythms of jazz come alive in an atmosphere dripping with glamour and sophistication.

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.

"...stirring in both its energetic responses to Donegan's original compositions and the sheer panache of the solo extemporisations. ” - Jazzwise

John Donegan, UK based and originally from Cork, is a modern jazz pianist and composer. His music has been featured on the BBC, Jazz FM, RTE and independent radio stations in UK and Ireland. He has performed with a variety of UK, Irish and International artists, including Art Blakey, Art Farmer, Barney Kessel and Greg Abate, Louis Stewart and many more.

A vocalist of jazz and singer of blues, Victoria has been working professionally as a singer in Northern Ireland for almost 20 years, playing to enamoured crowds from Derry's Venue 2013 to Belfast's Grand Opera House. Her debut album, 'Unfit the Picture', showcases her diverse musical tastes and vocal versatility and is an exploration of the voice with accompaniment by virtuoso harpist Ursula Burns. Her second album, ‘Sophisticated Lady’, was recorded with Scott Flanigan on piano.

Nigel Mooney - guitar/vocals

Scott Flanigan - organ

Dominic Mullan - drums

The Genuine Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece Jazz Big Band, committed to bringing a new energy and passion to the music of Count Basie, Quincy Jones, Gil Evans, and other Big Band legends. Led by drummer Ben Cooper and multi-instrumentalist Podge Kilbride, our members share a hunger to preserve and energize the tradition of large jazz ensemble music. The band's personnel comprises a heady cocktail of nationally renowned jazz soloists, along with rising stars of the Dublin jazz scene. Featuring guest vocalist Charlie Moon, the Genuine Jazz Orchestra represents an exciting new addition to the vanguard of Irish 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.

Announcing our 7th instalment of our JAZZ FUTURES programme, where we celebrate and promote the next generation of jazz musicians in Ireland, and this time it’s Dublin-based saxophonist, Hayley Kavanagh.

Hayley Kavanagh is a Dublin-based saxophonist and flautist who’s become an active player on the Irish jazz scene since returning last year after a number of years living and performing in Prague and Berlin.