One of Ireland’s most dynamic organ trios comes to Belfast for the first time. Dublin based musicians Kevin Brady (drums) and John Moriarty (guitar) join Scott Flanigan (Hammond organ) have recently performed at the Bray Jazz Festival and Arthurs in Dublin to well received audiences.

Despite her young age of 22, Emma Rawicz has already achieved an enormous amount: at 19 she independently released her critically acclaimed debut album, “Incantation” and singlehandedly managed an extensive UK release tour, including headline appearances at prestigious venues including the Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott's.

Enjoy lazy summer afternoons with soothing live jazz from the Charlie Moon Quartet featuring Dominic Mullan on drums, Darragh Hennessy on piano and Barry Donohue on bass at Love Tempo every Saturday.

Trumpeter Mike Barkley returns with his quartet to present some bebop and classic repertoire from the greats of jazz trumpet.

Mermaid Arts Centre are delighted to welcome Seckou Keita to the stage this September.Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora (African Harp) virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.

The Dirty Jazz club have been a massive part of the Dublin Jazz scene for around 15 years. Their focus is on the exploration and deconstruction of songs and an emphasis on creating a depth and textural soundscape on the melody, form and feel of the tunes.

Kasia Eliasz and her vibrant 9-piece ensemble make their debut at the Limerick Jazz Festival, offering an electrifying musical journey that explores a wide array of Brazilian styles.

Andreas Varady Trio

Andreas Varady - Guitar
Neil O'Loughlen - Bass
David Lyttle - Drums

Guitarist Andreas Varady has come a long way since entering the international jazz scene at the age of 13. Whilst still living in Limerick, he traveled worldwide, performing on every continent, with highlight shows at Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s and the New York and Tokyo Blue Note clubs as a guest of his manager Quincy Jones. He also toured with music legend George Benson on several tours as his support act in the US and Europe and released his self-titled second album on Verve Music with guest appearances from Gregory Porter and Roy Hargrove.

Let's get together and play jazz standards! Get your chord changes from iRealPro, and the heads from the Real Book. All and any instruments and singers are welcome. This is an event organized by the community.

Scott Flanigan is one of the foremost keyboard players on the Irish jazz scene. He has been making a name for himself as a side man over the last few years with Van Morrison, the Ulster Orchestra, Larry Coryell, Jean Toussaint, Jim Mullen and many others. On this outing, Scott turns his hand to organ in the classic guitar/Hammond/drums format. Joining him is the exquisite John Moriarty on guitar and acclaimed drummer Kevin Brady.

Join Stella Bass, Felim Gormley and the band for a weekly jazz session at Searsons of Baggot St, the perfect way to ease you back after the weekend.

Organ Freeman – Irish jazz organ trio

Organ Freeman specialises in the music of the bebop and hard bop idioms of the early 1950s and 60s. Playing standards by composers such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, and many more in the classic organ trio format.

Hayley Kavanagh, a Dublin-based saxophonist and flautist, returned to Ireland in 2023 after spending a total of seven years living in Prague and Berlin. Since her return, Hayley has been actively engaged in the Jazz scene in Dublin. Regularly taking the stage, she leads various ensembles and contributes as a sideman in collaborative projects. She is also the co-founder of the Arthur’s Jazz Jam in Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club and the Jazz Event Guide ‘Cookin’ Dublin’.

Mermaid Arts Centre are delighted to welcome Seckou Keita to the stage this September.Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora (African Harp) virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.

19:00 - 19:50 Intermediate Swing Dance Class. Admission €10 per person.

19:50 - 20:40 Beginner Solo Jazz Class. Admission €10 per person.

20:40 - 21:30 Beginner Swing Dance Class. Admission €10 per person.

21:30 - 22:00 Swing Social Dance & Jazz Jam. Free Entry.