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.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with guitarist Rodrigo Almonte Zegarra a few weeks ago to chat to him about his upcoming album release and tour. Thanks a million to Rodrigo for talking the time to speak with us!
His latest album, 'Sounds of the Blue Book', will be released on September 20th featuring Lorenzo Vitola (piano) and Matthew Jacobson (drums / percussion / glockenspiel). The band will be touring the album from October 2nd until October 11th; more info about venues and tickets below.
During the interview, Rodrigo spoke about how he got into jazz, his studies in Ireland and abroad, his album 'Sounds of the Blue Book’ and its compositional process, the tour, the Irish scene, his upcoming plans and other projects.
Buy 'Sounds of the Blue Book' here:
https://rodrigoalmonte.bandcamp.com/album/sounds-of-the-blue-book
Rodrigo Almonte Zegarra's "Sounds of the Blue Book" Tour
02 Oct 2025 – Riverbank Arts Centre - Kildare
03 Oct 2025 – Dublin Unitarian Church - Dublin 2
05 Oct 2025 – The Old Church Centre - Co. Antrim
09 Oct 2025 – The Blasket Centre - Co. Chiarraí
10 Oct 2025 – Tobar Naofa - Co. Kerry
11 Oct 2025 – Backstage Theatre - Longford
Info on tour dates and tickets can be found on Rodrigo Almonte Zegarra’s website:
https://www.rodrigoalmonte.com/#shows
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.
