Named after an explosive Jan Hammer composition, ‘Magical Dog’ is a new quartet dedicated to the high energy and explorative approach of the classic jazz fusion period. Their focus is on the raw driving grooves and collective improvisation associated with the genre.

Fly into a melodious world at our Family Concert; Birdsong Boogie with The Echo Band, where the beauty of nature meets the magic of music. Join us for a feather-ruffling concert where we'll chirp along to tunes that will have you flapping your feet and humming with joy. 

Fly into a melodious world at our Family Concert; Birdsong Boogie with The Echo Band, where the beauty of nature meets the magic of music. Join us for a feather-ruffling concert where we'll chirp along to tunes that will have you flapping your feet and humming with joy. 

The Blue Belles are Ireland’s freshest post-modern vintage-style trio, combining the classic sound of authentic vintage swing with post-modern versions of the biggest hits from the last 40 years, all in pitch perfect 3-part harmony! Ireland’s premier vintage vocal trio features Kerry Ann Sheridan, Carly Coonagh and West End star & Celtic Woman Grammy-nominated artist Susan McFadden!

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.

with Felix Moseholm & Jorge Rossy

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renée Fleming, and Joshua Redman, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike. 

Cookin’ Dublin will be hosting a new jam session series once a month in Dún Laoghaire.

First Wednesday of every month you’ll find us at the brand-new jazz club - Rendezvous Jazz Club upstairs in Walter’s Dún Laoghaire.

Legendary Irish Jazz Guitarist Tommy Halferty has been performing & composing for the last 35 years and in that time has gained a wealth of experience performing with musicians from all over the world such as Lee Konitz, Benny Golson, Seamus Blake, Norma Winstone and many more

Melissa Aldana (sax)
Pablo Held (piano), Pablo Menares (bass) & Kush Adabey (drums).

Aldana was born in Santiago, Chile. She began playing the saxophone when she was six,under the influence and tuition of her father Marcos Aldana, also a professional saxophonist. Aldana began with alto, influenced by artists such as Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Michael Brecker. However, upon first hearing the music of Sonny Rollins, she switched to tenor; the first tenor saxophone she used was a Selmer Mark VI that had belonged to her grandfather.

Catch Bobby MC & The Dukes performing the music of Gregory Porter live in concert for one night only this July at Dun Laoghaire Summerfest

Live at this years Summerfest Featuring all of the hits from Gregory Porters back catalogue, this is a must see for all fans of the iconic modern jazz musician. From Hey Laura, to 1960 what, to Holding on and many more!

Melissa Aldana (sax)
Pablo Held (piano), Pablo Menares (bass) & Kush Adabey (drums).

Aldana was born in Santiago, Chile. She began playing the saxophone when she was six,under the influence and tuition of her father Marcos Aldana, also a professional saxophonist. Aldana began with alto, influenced by artists such as Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Michael Brecker. However, upon first hearing the music of Sonny Rollins, she switched to tenor; the first tenor saxophone she used was a Selmer Mark VI that had belonged to her grandfather.

When you're swinging, swing some more ! - Thelonious Monk (1917-1982) is one of the most original and inventive pianists and composers of the jazz tradition. Originally influenced by stride pianists like James P. Johnson and Fats Waller he emerged in the bebop era in the 1940's as the house pianist at Mintons Playhouse becoming one of the most influential figures in modern jazz.

Tommy Halferty – guitar Darragh O Kelly- keys Derek Whyte- Bass Brendan Doherty-drums

Miles Davis – In a Silent Way (1969)

River Daughter is a jazz trio formed by vocalist Rufina Tishina, saxophonist Rory Fleming and guitarist Emily O’Rourke. These performers, each a graduate of DCU’s Jazz & Contemporary Music Course, have years of experience playing with various groups in the Irish jazz and indie scenes, including projects of their own.

Meet Julie Dexter, a world renowned, award winning, British singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Caron Wheeler, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Omar, Ledisi, Doug Carn, Third World and Maxi Priest to name a few, Julie not only holds up her own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.