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When two jazz artists collide only great things can happen! Guinness Cork Jazz proudly presents Nnenna Freelon Trio and The Donny McCaslin Group at the Everyman Theatre, for an afternoon that promises to be a musical treat for the ears.
NNENNA FREELON TRIO
Six-time GRAMMY Award nominee Nnenna Freelon has earned a well-deserved reputation as a compelling and captivating artist. This lady will charm you with her bright, rhythmically infectious performance at the Everyman Theatre this October.
Freelon lends herself as writer, composer and producer. She has performed with everyone from Ray Charles to Ellis Marsalis, and now with her Trio for an unmissable show!
THE DONNY MCCASLIN GROUP
Donny McCaslin is the leading saxophonist, composer, and musical pioneer of his generation. With 12 albums to his name, he’s best known for his collaboration and friendship with music legend David Bowie.
McCaslin’s prominent career is over 25 years in the making, with praise from Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, The New York Times - so you know he’s going to knock your jazz socks off.
Guinness Cork Jazz festival takes place from October 25th - 29th
For more information visit www.guinnessjazzfestival.com
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Venue Information - The Everyman
The Everyman is a non-profit company that produces and presents the best in Irish and international performance for Cork and Irish audiences. Our mission is to be indispensable to all of the communities we serve: audiences, artists (local, national, international), employees and suppliers, while remaining rooted in, and inextricably linked to, Cork.
Our beautiful theatre is 650-seat listed building and a jewel of late Victorian architecture, celebrating its 120th birthday in 2017. The building is steeped in history and the auditorium is a favourite with audiences and performers alike for its intimacy and atmosphere.