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On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Nigel Clark, Joe Lovano Trio, Fergus McCreadie Trio, Duo Blanco, Chick Corea, Tina May, Danny G & The Major 7ths and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie
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Read more: Jazz Mine No, 294 Saturday 20th February 2021 from 5 to 6pm incl. Nigel Clark
On this edition I pay tribute to the great late Chick Corea who passed away early this month at the age of 79, his music thankfully still with us and out there for generations to come. I hope you will enjoy my handpicked selection from his early years in the 1960s to his 21st Century Trilogy Project.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 18.02.21 A Tribute to Chick Corea
"One of the most powerful vocal performances of late."
CIAN Ó CÍOBHÁIN,
RTÉ RAIDIÓ NA GAELTACHTA
A strikingly original artist working in the field of jazz, folk and contemporary music; her voice has been described as mesmerising or magical even, while her music is haunting, evocative and powerful. This compelling new collection of original songs reflects on what it means to be an Irish woman living in 21st century Ireland, shaped by Irish history, folklore and contemporary society at large.
Read more: New Album Release from Edel Meade “Brigids and Patricias”
On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Elina Duni / Rob Luft, Snack Cat with Alecski Glick ( Guitar ) & Chantal Mitvalsky ( Vocal ), Ben Somers / Wesley Gibbens / Rob Updegraft, Mike Casey, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie
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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 293 Saturday 13th February 2021 with your host Sean Brophy
On this edition you can hear a handpicked selection of recordings without the String Bass, taking the new bassless albums of Trio Grande and Joe Lovano as an inspiration to dig into some ground-breaking recordings of the past, with contributions by Paul Motian, Benny Goodman, Lester Young, the Jimmy Giuffre 3, Michel Petrucciani's Power of Three, Ron Miles and others.
In this edition we once again visit the alphabetical countdown of prominent jazz guitar players, taking a few more filed under the letter B. And we indulge in a little repetition to celebrate Ireland’s guitarist Hugh Buckley.
Included is one piece by the late Chick Corea who died on February 9 2021.
On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Richard Nelson, Double Standards ( Andy Hague ), Jennifer McMahon, Danny G. & The Major 7ths, Fergus McCreadie Trio and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie
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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 292 Saturday 6th February 2021 with your host Sean Brophy