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.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Cork trombonist Paul Dunlea to Scott’s Jazz Club with yet another incredible band! This time, Paul brings London superstar drummer Jamie Murray, US-bassist extraordinare Michael Janisch, Dublin’s incredible Derek O’Connor on saxophone, Scott Flanigan on keyboards, and one of jazz’s most prolific musicians across the world, US saxophonist David Binney!

Projective are a diverse pool of musicians and writers based in Ireland, who have crafted a unique, original repertoire of music which fuses RnB, Neo-Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop. After a year of perfecting their live sound all over Ireland's venues, the band are now releasing music at speed, with their first two singles seeing major support from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Jazz FM UK, and Hot Press amongst many others.

Longtime New Yorker Steve Welsh is an ebullient newcomer to the Irish jazz scene. After leaving Miami for a stint on the road touring the states, he settled in NYC where he cut his teeth on the downtown scene with the likes of Mike Moreno, Steve Bernstein, Andrew D'Angelo, Seamus Blake, Kenny Wolleson, and a host of others.

Dublin-based guitarist Lee Meehan has been playing guitar and singing on the Irish circuit for over fifteen years; He has has played in many blues, jazz, soul and fusion bands such as 9bars, Gotcha, Don Baker, Rob Strong band and many more - he has also recently graduated from the prestigious Newpark school of Jazz/DCU jazz and contemporary music.

Patrice Brun is a French saxophonist, established in Ireland since the late 90’s, and has been an active member of the jazz scene since the early 2000’s, leading his own groups, quartet and sextet formats.

Having already toured the UK/EU supporting the likes of Jools Holland, Paul Carrack, The Teskey Brothers, Marc Broussard and Mamas Gun, alongside selling out multiple headline shows, co-writing with the likes of Caro Emerald, Ruby Turner and Roberta Campos, and breaking through to new territories via national radio play worldwide, Kat has established herself as one of the hardest working and talented Soul/Jazz performers in her field.

The Arthur Kell Speculation Quartet's current European tour highlights music from its latest recording, "Live at LunÀtico" on Origin Records -- recognized as one of Downbeat Magazine's Best Albums of 2024.

The group has toured widely in Europe, including: Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Madrid Jazz Festival, Bird's Eye in Basel, A-Trane in Berlin, AJMI in Provence, Brasov in Romania, and a Deutschlandfunk national radio broadcast. 

The Arthur Kell Speculation Quartet's current European tour highlights music from its latest recording, "Live at LunÀtico" on Origin Records -- recognized as one of Downbeat Magazine's Best Albums of 2024.The group has toured widely in Europe, including: Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Madrid Jazz Festival, Bird's Eye in Basel, A-Trane in Berlin, AJMI in Provence, Brasov in Romania, and a Deutschlandfunk national radio broadcast.

Tommy Halferty – guitar Darragh O Kelly- keys Derek Whyte- Bass Brendan Doherty-drums

Miles Davis – In a Silent Way (1969)

Released in 1969, In a Silent Way marked a pivotal moment in jazz history, introducing a fusion of jazz, rock, and ambient sounds. Featuring an all-star lineup—including Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, and Joe Zawinul - the album is a masterclass in mood and texture. With its electric instrumentation and atmospheric approach, In a Silent Way laid the foundation for the jazz fusion movement, influencing generations of musicians.

Come and join the musicians from the highly regarded Newpark Academy of Music Jazz Ensemble Course as they perform their end of year performance featuring 5 new & exciting groups.

Origin Story are "one of the freshest voices in Irish jazz and a must-hear for anyone who wants to know where the piano trio is headed in the 21st century" (Irish Times) and their debut album Good Friday was named I rish Times Jazz Album of the Year 2020

Groovy, swinging, and sophisticated at the same time, versatile guitarist and composer Russ Spiegel hits all the right notes. Covering a wide variety of styles from rock and blues, to funk and Latin, as well as hard-swinging modern and most-modern jazz, Russ has been garnering rave reviews for his performances all around the world. Russ Spiegel is a commissioned composer and arranger, as well as a highlight respected international guitarist, bandleader, writer, musicologist, and award-winning sound engineer. He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and continued his studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

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.

DJ Green & Bad Arts Entertainment present: CeptaFest II Jazz Night - The Ol' 55

Cesar Benzoni Trio

Cesar Benzoni is a Brazilian-Italian musician, singer, guitarist, and mandolinist specializing in acoustic music, jazz, swing, old-school country, and bluegrass. Based in Galway, Ireland, since 2018, Cesar has over 20 years of professional experience performing on stages across Brazil, Ireland, Italy and the United States.

Cesar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Radio and Television, which fueled his passion for music production and sound engineering. In 2013, he established Yodel Studio, where he records and produces music for artists worldwide.

Throughout his career, Cesar has toured internationally, performing at iconic venues such as EXIT IN in Nashville, Whelan's in Dublin, and Roisin Dubh in Galway. He has also graced stages at renowned festivals, including the Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival, and All Together Now.

https://www.cesarbenzoni.com/