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Join vocalist Aleka, guitarist Chris Guilfoyle, bassist Derek Whyte, and drummer Conor Guilfoyle for an intimate celebration of the life and works of Billie Holiday — one of jazz’s most iconic and influential voices.
Billie Holiday’s singing, instantly recognisable for its smoky warmth and aching sincerity, reshaped how jazz could tell a story. With her ability to infuse every lyric with raw emotion and lived experience, she brought unvarnished truth to classics like Don’t Explain, Fine and Mellow, and God Bless the Child. Her repertoire overflows with songs of love, loss, resilience, and quiet defiance — music that still resonates deeply today.
This performance features fresh arrangements of her best-loved works alongside other gems from her storied career, capturing both the tenderness and fire that defined “Lady Day.”
Aleka is a Romanian vocalist, cellist, composer, and lyricist based in Dublin. She holds a B.A. in cello performance with highest distinction from the National University of Music Bucharest and a First Class Honours B.A. in Vocal Jazz from Newpark Music Centre, Dublin. Her EP Aleka and debut album Person I Knew each earned 4-star reviews in The Irish Times. She lectures in jazz at Dublin City University.
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Venue Information - Walters Bar
Walters Dún Laoghaire, established in 1904, is a classic gastropub and live music venue in the heart of this coastal town in County Dublin.Walters Dún Laoghaire is a bar, restaurant and live music venue serving an array of cocktails, draught beers, ciders and wines. Their food options offer great lunch and dinner choices along with seasonal menus, which the staff will talk visitors through.