Welcome to In the Groove, a brand-new YouTube series from Jazz Ireland, where we bring you closer to the artists shaping the vibrant Irish jazz scene. A couple of weeks ago, we the chance to sit down with Matthew Jacobson ahead of the new Insufficient Funs album release - ‘Chunk’. Thanks so much to Matthew for taking the time to chat with us!
‘Insufficient Funs are a drums and bass saxophone duo, borne out of Matthew Jacobson's recent DLR Musician-in-Residence period. The rare use of bass saxophone provides seriously low tones for Sam Comerford to weave between grooving basslines, melodies and textures in conversation with Jacobson's playful drumming.’
During the interview, Matthew spoke about his musical background and how he got into jazz, his time in New York, his approach to composition, Insufficient Funs, their latest album and release concert, Diatribe Records, and the Irish scene.
Insufficient Funs Bandcamp: https://insufficientfuns.bandcamp.com/album/insufficient-funs
Tickets to the next Insufficient Funs performance at New Music Dublin:
https://www.newmusicdublin.ie/new-music-dublin-2026/diatribe-shelta-insufficient-funs
More info about Matthew Jacobson here: https://www.matthewjacobsonmusic.com/
Stay tuned for more episodes as In the Groove explores the stories, artistry, and passion behind Ireland’s thriving jazz community. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with all the latest from Jazz Ireland!
Credits: Interview and production by Hayley Kavanagh and Eric Doyle on behalf of Jazz Ireland.
