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Read more: Tales from the far Side 13.02.25 Obituaries 2024
On this edition I pay tribute to some of Jazz who sadly left us in 2024, featuring some of the unfortunately too long list, whose music will thankfully live on for generations to com, saying goodbye to Lou Donaldson, Albert Tootie Heath, Zakir Hussain, Russell Malone, Martial Solal and Irene Schweitzer.
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 06.02.25 Stormy Weather Jazz
On this edition I try to blow the "Stormy Weather Blues" away with some "Gale Force Jazz" Giving you a good blast of magic Jazz to stand all those storms drifting over Ireland. Music by Charles Mingus, Bille Holiday, Don Byas, Gael Hodellou, Jeremy Pelt, Lynne Arriale, Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Torgeir Berg, Neil Yates and others.
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 23.01.25 Reviews and Previous
On this edition I start into the new year 2025 with a review of some of my favorite albums and an ode to a new beginning with some January related Jazz. Music by Jon Irabagon, Kenny Barron, Neil Cowley Trio, Trish Clowes+Ross Stanley, James Brandon Lewis, the QOW Trio, John Donegan Irish Sextet, Wadada Leo Smith+Amina Claudine Myers and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 23.01.25 Reviews and Previous
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 16.01.25 The Best of Westport Jazz 2024
On this edition I look back at the activities of Westport Jazz, our small but devoted non-profit initiative which has brought an impressive variety of artists into the Westport Jazz Club during the last few years, the highlights of 2024 featured in this show
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 19.12.24 A Freedom Jazz Dance for the New Year
On this edition I try to express the wish for peace and and hope in this war-torn World, expressing it with the most peaceful, colourful, varied and innovative art form of this world and that of course is JAZZ !!!
Read more: Tales from the far Side 19.12.24 A Freedom Jazz Dance for the New Year
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 12.12.24 Young female European Pianists
On this edition I feature some of the best up-coming and established young female Jazz Pianists in Europe featuring the Liv Andrea Hauge Trio, Sunna Gunnlaugs, Francisca Tandoi, Kaja Draksler, Olivia Trummer, Anja Lauvdal, Anne Iversen and others
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 05.12.24 The Blue (s) of the Winter-the best in Jazz
On this edition I'ld like to warm your hearts with some winter-themed Jazz. Come rain, come snow, come storm, jazz will keep us warm.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 05.12.24 The Blue (s) of the Winter-the best in Jazz