Album Launch

Tom Maxwell is a pianist, organist, composer and musical director. Having been introduced to many varying styles of music from a young age, classical and contemporary, he is a versatile young musician and plays regularly in different music scenes across Dublin. Maxwell’s influences come from as wide a range of music as he is familiar with, from musical theatre works by George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein, to choral music by Jake Runstead and Ola Gjeilo, to jazz, where his favourite players include Oscar Peterson and Joey DeFrancesco.

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.

Glass Mask Theatre

Step into a transformed Glass Mask Theatre for a decadent night of live jazz music. With a nod to New York of the 1970's, GMT welcomes you to sit back and enjoy a glorious playlist of live jazz in our elegant boutique theatre.

Supporting young emerging artists is one of the most exciting aspects of what we do. Last year we worked closely with Bangor jazz keyboard player Zak Irvine, who returns for a headline show in the Court House on 30th August. This year we’re working with local young jazz and soul singer MADI McCullough, whose voice and stage presence are winning her a growing following. You can see MADI during her festival residency.

Orlando Molina is a Venezuelan guitarist, composer, and bandleader based in Ireland

Following the releases of *Autorretrato en Tres Colores* (2025), voted Best Jazz Album in Ireland, and *Antes, Siempre* (2026), Orlando Molina presents an evening of original contemporary jazz with his quartet featuring Scott Flanigan (piano), Peter Erdei (bass), and Matthew Jacobson (drums).

Rising Dublin tenor saxophonist star Hayley Kavanagh leads a seven-piece band in a live performance of Mode for Joe, the 1966 Blue Note album by Joe Henderson which is considered a landmark recording in post-bop jazz.

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.

Sunday Jazz at the United Arts Club
Relax into a Sunday afternoon of jazz in the elegant surroundings of the United Arts Club.

with Johnny Taylor on piano and Graham Heaney on Double bass

“Meticulously executed soul/jazz… Burning Rome sizzles from start to end”. - Tony Clayton-Lea, The Irish Times

Danny Groenland is a soul singer, songwriter & flautist, making music for the feet and for the mind. His songs blend a love of melody from The Beatles, social themes from Marvin Gaye & Curtis Mayfield and an obsession with all things D'Angelo. Playing with a team of top jazz and funk players, Groenland specialises in warm vocal harmonies, flute improvisation, conscious lyrics and positive grooves.

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.

Grant Greens Idle Moments album played in full

In a night dedicated to influential jazz guitarist Grant Green, the Eric Doyle Sextet performs the landmark album Idle Moments in full. Defined by the atmosphere of its title track, Idle Moments is a quintessential hard bop recording, featuring compositions by Green and his contemporaries.The group will perform the album in full, as well as other defining pieces from Green's early career, recreating the soulful, bluesy, swinging sound that made Green a favourite of musicians and listeners alike.

The Unforeseen is the new band of BBC award-winning vocalist and songwriter, Christine Tobin’s with Karen Street piano accordion (UK), Phil Robson guitar (UK) & Dave Whitford double bass (UK) The Unforeseen play an exciting and diverse repertoire that ranges from their own original tunes to their adaptations of Tango legend Astor Piazzolla; Bill Frisell; the beautiful Irish trad song, Cuirt Bhaile Nua;  Baroque composer Henry Purcell;  Brazilian maestro Milton Nascimento; Duke Ellington and more. www.christinetobin.orgwww.philrobsonmusic.com

Guitarist, composer, author, inventor, Mike Nielsen is a lecturer in jazz at the Technical University, Dublin. His three main research topics include, improvisation, rhythm and microtonality. His diverse performance experience ranges from Dixieland—Modern—Microtonality. His unique style is influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco, Irish and world music genres. Featured on 25 recordings, Mike’s most notable recordings are with Dave Liebman (Ex Miles Davis) with whom he has also toured with. As a solo performer he has opened for Elvin Jones and John McLaughlin.

The music of Tom Waits

BONE MACHINE are a band of internationally renowned touring and recording musicians that perform a rebrand, melancholic, and punk jazz set of Tom Wait songs. The band comprises Jack Healy on vocals and social strategy, Conor Brady on guitars and sonic sculpting, Julyo D’Agostino on bass and positive vibes and Des Harrington on drums and rhythmic karma, Dario Rodigherio on keys and spirituality.

Sunday Jazz at the United Arts Club
Relax into a Sunday afternoon of jazz in the elegant surroundings of the United Arts Club.