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- Written by: Donald Helme
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Read more: The Hot Box #132 – New Stuff
The Hot Box #132, an hour-long exploration of fresh and exciting sounds in jazz. This episode dives into new material from remarkable artists, blending the vibrancy of contemporary jazz with the timeless artistry of legends. Featuring tracks from John Donegan's Irish Sextet, Shuteen Erdenebaatar, and the Jihye Lee Orchestra, the episode showcases dynamic compositions and inventive storytelling.
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- Written by: Red Keane
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Read more: Jazz Ireland Seeks Board Members
Help Shape the Future of Irish Jazz with Jazz Ireland
Jazz Ireland, the dedicated platform for promoting and supporting Irish jazz, is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join its inaugural Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the vibrant development of Irish jazz and help guide Jazz Ireland into a sustainable and impactful future.
Established in 2016, Jazz Ireland has been at the heart of the jazz community, promoting over 5,000 events across 500+ venues, producing 130 podcast episodes, and reaching audiences in over 40 countries. As the sole national platform for Irish jazz, Jazz Ireland has built a reputation as an essential hub for artists, audiences, and the wider jazz community. Now, with recent funding from the Arts Council and incorporation underway, the organization is ready to take the next step in its journey.
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 21.11.24 All Languages- the variety of Global Jazz
On this edition I stroll through the history of Jazz by looking into other other musical genres that influenced Jazz's development. Music by Jelly Roll Morton, Dizzy Gillespie, Gerry Mulligan, Astor Piazolla, Jan Garbarek, Abdullah Ibrahim, Rudresh Mahanthappa and others
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Read more: Rory Conneally Awarded Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024
November 19th, 2024 – Last Sunday evening, 17-year-old pianist Rory Conneally from Sligo was awarded the prestigious title of Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024.
The competition reached its thrilling finale at the University Concert Hall, Limerick, where five outstanding finalists delivered stunning performances to a live audience and a panel of judges led by composer Bill Whelan. Each finalist had the unique opportunity to perform alongside a professional house band, adding an extra layer of excitement and professionalism to the event. This year's final was an absolute success, showcasing a truly impressive caliber of talent. The decision was incredibly challenging for the judges due to the high quality of each performance.
The Young Irish Jazz Musician competition is a showcase for the finest emerging jazz talent across the island of Ireland. The finalists were carefully selected through a rigorous application process, where submitted recordings were evaluated to choose the top five. This year’s exceptional finalists were:
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 14.11.24 Reflections about the Cork Jazz Festival 2024
On this edition I am reflecting on this year's Cork Jazz Festival and choose a small selection of some of the appearing artists with music by Alina Brzhezhinka's Hip Harp Collective with Tony Kofi, Gregory Porter, Marilyn Mazur, Paul Dunlea Sextet, Jakob Bro Trio, Michael Buckley.
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Read more: Exploring New Horizons: Hugh Buckley's Purple Dayz Revisits the Classics
Irish jazz guitarist Hugh Buckley brings a fresh spin on familiar tunes from the 60s and 70s with Purple Dayz, his latest album. Known for his skilled interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions, Buckley ventures into pop and rock for this project, reimagining iconic songs from artists like the Isley Brothers, Jimmy Webb, Labi Siffre, the Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix. Joined by Scott Flanigan on organ and Shane O'Donovan on drums, Buckley forms an organ trio that breathes new life into these beloved tracks, infusing them with jazz textures and dynamic rhythmic twists.
A stand-out feature of Purple Dayz is the contribution of Hugh's son, Eoghan Buckley, who makes his vocal debut on two tracks, Wake Up Everybody and Imagine. The inclusion of vocals adds another layer of expressiveness, with Eoghan lending heartfelt delivery to John Lennon's Imagine, which Buckley has uniquely re-harmonized into a minor key for a darker, introspective take.
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Read more: The Hot Box #131 - Benny Golson
This special episode pays tribute to the remarkable life and music of the late Benny Golson — a saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose profound influence on jazz endures through both his compositions and recordings. Golson’s legacy is woven into jazz history, known for iconic pieces that have become standards in the jazz repertoire.