Irish singer songwriter Aoife Doyle released STRENGTH TO BE STRONG, the first single from her upcoming album on 3rd September. The song is a groovy, soulful mix of gospel, jazz and roots, with stomping brass arrangements.

“STRENGTH TO BE STRONG is about having to dig deep to find the strength to stay strong in the face of ongoing adversity.  To release this song as the first single off the album felt like an appropriate choice, given the world events of the last 18 months.”

Aoife Doyle is originally from Bray, Co. Wicklow, and has been living in Liscannor, Co. Clare since 2014. She grew up in a house steeped in traditional and folk music, and completed a BA in jazz performance at the prestigious Newpark Music Centre, and an MA in Songwriting at the World Academy of Music and Dance in UL in 2018/2019.

Read more: Aoife Doyle releases new song - STRENGTH TO BE STRONG

The 73rd episode of The Hot Box……

This time around the jazz hour has some swing classics and samples from two new albums that amount to “jazz archaeology”. A compilation of 1930’s recordings by very underappreciated trumpeter and singer Valaida Snow, and a - literally - lost session by the NEA Jazz Master - Sheila Jordan.

This episode also breaks the record for the number of tracks played in a Hot Box!

Read more: The Hot Box #073 - Swing Classics

D I S TA N C I A Is the debut album from Peruvian jazz guitarist Rodrigo Almonte. Combining his jazz, Peruvian music and Brazilian music influences, Almonte presents a unique proposal filled with musical emotion and interaction alongside an incredible group of international musicians.

Rodrigo Almonte is a Peruvian guitarist and composer based in Dublin. He has played extensively on the Peruvian and European jazz scene with his own different musical projects. His lyrical melodies, fresh chords and intricate rhythms are equally present and well-balanced on his solos and compositions. With his South American and contemporary jazz influences, Almonte brings a unique approach to music.

Read more: Rodrigo Almonte “DISTANCIA” Fund it Campaign Launched

On this edition I celebrate the month of September with some reflective but uplifting Jazz for this time of the year with contributions by Michel Petrucciani, Sarah Vaughan, Enrico Pieranunzi, Dinah Washington, the Roy Hargrove Big Band, David Lyttle, Michael Buckley and others.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 02.09.21 September Song-The Best in Jazz

On this edition I feature Wayne Shorter's 88th Birthday with a selection of his "magical musical footprints" he has left during his extraordinary career and long long may it continue.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 26.08.21 Wayne Shorter 88th Birthday Celebration

On this edition I feature a variety of Jazz musicians reflecting about Life and the passage and circle of all life, with contributions by Keith Jarrett's European Quartet, Rabih Abou-Khalil, Geri Allen, Joachim Kuehn, Joshua Redman, Abbey Lincoln, Max Roach and others.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 19.08.21 Jazz Reflections about Life

On this edition I feature a new generation of German Jazz Pianists from Michael Wollny to Clara Haberkamp, from Pablo Held to Julia Kadel and others.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 12.08.21 A new Generation of German Jazz Pianists