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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 06.02.25 Stormy Weather Jazz
On this edition I try to blow the "Stormy Weather Blues" away with some "Gale Force Jazz" Giving you a good blast of magic Jazz to stand all those storms drifting over Ireland. Music by Charles Mingus, Bille Holiday, Don Byas, Gael Hodellou, Jeremy Pelt, Lynne Arriale, Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Torgeir Berg, Neil Yates and others.
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- Written by: Donald Helme
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Read more: The Hot Box #135 - Some New Stuff
Welcome to the first Hot Box of 2025. Regular listeners will know that we had a rush of obituary-type shows at the back end of last year, but we start 2025 with some new material as well as a quick nod in the obituary section again, I’m sorry to say, to remember the great saxophone player Lou Donaldson.
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 23.01.25 Reviews and Previous
On this edition I start into the new year 2025 with a review of some of my favorite albums and an ode to a new beginning with some January related Jazz. Music by Jon Irabagon, Kenny Barron, Neil Cowley Trio, Trish Clowes+Ross Stanley, James Brandon Lewis, the QOW Trio, John Donegan Irish Sextet, Wadada Leo Smith+Amina Claudine Myers and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 23.01.25 Reviews and Previous
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 16.01.25 The Best of Westport Jazz 2024
On this edition I look back at the activities of Westport Jazz, our small but devoted non-profit initiative which has brought an impressive variety of artists into the Westport Jazz Club during the last few years, the highlights of 2024 featured in this show
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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: Introducing Jazz Ireland’s New Video Series: In the Groove
At Jazz Ireland, we’ve always been passionate about connecting people with the vibrant and ever-evolving Irish jazz scene. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new video series, In the Groove. This exciting series is dedicated to celebrating the stories, artistry, and people that make jazz in Ireland so unique.
What is In the Groove?
In the Groove is a deep dive into the lives, inspirations, and creative processes of the extraordinary musicians who shape the Irish jazz community. Each episode features in-depth interviews, candid conversations, and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights. Whether you’re a long-time jazz enthusiast or new to the scene, this series promises to inspire, inform, and entertain.
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Read more: Album Review: Blast From The Past - David Redmond - Roots
Personnel: David Redmond (b), Jason Rigby (ts), Bill Carrothers (p), Kevin Brady (d) Recorded in Munich, Germany, 2012
Ah 2012… it was a very good year… at least for blue-blooded girls of independent means. Unlike what the Frank Sinatra classic suggests I personally didn’t get to ride in many limousines that year, however bassist Dave Redmond did release a record that thirteen years later has found its way onto high rotation on my CD player this month. That’s right, CDs. From my cold dead hands Daniel Ek, cold dead hands. They are coming back I tells ya. Trust me on this.
Roots, released by the Spanish Fresh Sound label where Ireland’s own Redmond and drummer Kevin Brady share the roster with names like Avashai Cohen, Ethan Iverson and Brad Mehldau, showcases ten original tunes which betray a maturity and compositional prowess that does their leader proud. Joined by New York based saxophonist Jason Rigby and Michigan pianist Bill Carrothers, with whom the lads have quite an extensive playing history now, the record certainly holds its own more than a decade later.
Read more: Album Review: Blast From The Past - David Redmond - Roots
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Read more: The Christmas Box 2024
(The Ghost of Christmas Past)
Celebrating Christmas and also celebrating the 90th anniversary of the campaign to ban jazz in Ireland, which seems to have failed.