Jazz Ireland Blog

The blog is dedicated to Irish Jazz and to the fans, musicians and venues that support it. if you have any content you would like to add to the blog please get in touch.

The Hot Box Xtra #3 – Uplifting Music

Over an hour of jazz music from Ireland, America, South Africa and Brazil, wide ranging in style and mood. You can hear tracks from The Duke Ellington OrchestraBasil CoatzeeDianne SchuurCount Basie OrchestrasChristine TobinScott Flanagan and more. 

Jazz Mine No. 254 Saturday 16th May 2020 incl. Irish bassist / composer Ronan Guilfoyle

On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from David Glasser, The Haggis Horns feat, John MCCullum, Allen Toussant, Ronan Guilfoyle, Bob Mintzer Big Band, Kelley B, Riona Sally Hartman, Tommy Halferty and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

Email : midweekmusic [AT] dublincityfm [DOT] ie with any comments, suggestions. etc. Thanks.

Tales from the far Side 14.05.20 Jazz and Blues ...and....Blues and Jazz

Blowing your Blues away with some "bluesy" Jazz on this week's edition of TALES FROM THE FAR SIDE the soundtrack delivered by Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, the SF Jazz Collective, John Coltrane, Charles Earland, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Tony Moreno Quintet and others. 

Jazz Mine No. 253 Saturday 9th May 2020 incl. Paul Dunlea Trombonist / Composer

On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Ennio Morricone, Quincy Jones, Moondog ( The Viking Of Sixth Avenue ), Chris Lawrence Quartet, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Paul Dunlea and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

Email : midweekmusic [AT] dublincityfm [DOT] ie with any comments, suggestions. etc. Thanks.

Tales from the far Side 07.05.20 Jazz Fairy tales in the bonny month of May

On this edition you can hear some exciting Jazz dedicated to the month of May with all its colours, brightness, inspiration and hope and you can hear some wonderful music created by Andy Sheppard, Ed Bickert, Don Thompson, Ellyn Rucker, Joe Lovano + UsFive, Ben Wendel, Iiro Rantala, Lee Morgan and many others. 

New Single Release “Emerald” from Markus Strothmann

Markus Strothmann releases the title track of his new album of the same name “Emerald” today on all major streaming platforms. Markus was due to embark on a 7 date Irish / German Tour but like all jazz musicians the tour is postponed for a later date. In the meantime this gives you the chance to preview this amazing album with a fantastic band behind it so that when the tour does come up again you won’t hesitate to grab a ticket.

Listen to “Emerald” from Markus Strothmann and follow him on Spotify. Lyrics for this track by Suzanne Savage.

Tales from the far Side 30.03.2017 The Best in Jazz Remember Michael Brecker

On this edition I pay tribute to the late great tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker on what would have been his 68th Birthday but who sadly lost his fight against cancer 10 years ago, the life and music of one of the leading saxophonists of our time remembered with a selection of his work.