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.
On this edition you can hear a selection of spring encouraging tunes from Cold Spring to Joy Spring. Spring will be a little late this year but you must believe in spring, the soundtrack delivered by Jim Hall, Pat Metheny , Ahmad Jamal, Dave O'Higgins, Abbey Lincoln, Spike Robinson, Larry Coryell, Emily Remler, Clifford Brown and others.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 29.03.18 Some jazz to encourage spring to arrive
In Jazz Mine 150 you will hear from artists such as Wes Montgomery, The Tommy Halferty Trio, Red Garland Trio, Elva MacGowan, Don Wilkerson, Aoife Doyle, Jackie McClean, Phil Ware Trio.and many more..........As you can see lots of Blue Note in this selection. Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie.
The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival recently appointed Sinéad Dunphy to be Festival Director for 2018 and coming years, and here she writes of the adrenalin rush that has accompanied her appointment. She has broad experienced to bring to the job, having been involved in the arts for over 20 years as a performer, producer, director and event organiser at arts festivals, shows and events. She was the highly successful Festival Manager of the Cork International Choral Festival, increasing its international profile and seeing it double in size under her stewardship.
She attended UCC, gaining a degree in Drama and Theatre Studies, and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. She has worked with Cork City and County as an educator, and with the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She also runs her own production company where she teaches adults in acting and directing.
She sent us her thoughts on the upcoming challenges…….
The Hot Box Episode 27 in which we delve into the piano files labelled “J”
It so happens that J is a significant file for the fact that it contains Keith Jarrett, Ahmad Jamal and Hank Jones, three mighty big reputations and among the most popular jazz pianists of all time. It’s easy to be blown away by the sheer volume of material that Jarrett has created in trio, solo and other formats, so we have been highly selective (based on the 35 CDs in the file!).
Read more: The Hot Box #027 – A to Z of Jazz Piano Part 10 – The Letter J
The Dublin Jazz scene never ceases to surprise me with its creativity, diversity and endurance. What it lacks in financial support compared to other European countries it more than compensates for with its high level of musicianship and increased cognisance of the history and traditions of the music. And so comes the EP from the quartet ÄTSCH into my inbox. I don’t know these guys, but I like what they do. Seemingly led by guitarist Matthias Winkler, the band delivers five thoughtful, well-conceived compositions that delicately but firmly push into a very personal modernity, all while maintaining a firm connection to the lineage.
In Jazz Mine 149 you will hear from artists such as Phil Ware Trio, Aoife Doyle, The Tommy Halferty Trio, Marian McPartland, The Jive Aces, Kat Parra, John Scofield, Lee Konitz, Danny Fox Trio and many more..........As you can see lots of Blue Note in this selection. Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie.
On this edition I celebrate saxophonist Charles Lloyd's 80th Birthday and look back at the extraordinary career of this groundbreaking and progressive voice of modern Jazz.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 15.03.2017 Charles Lloyd's 80th Birthday Celebration