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Masterclass with Bill Carrothers and Seamus Blake

IrelandDublin Newtownpark Avenue A94 KT44 Blackrock Newpark Academy of Music
06 May 2025
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Newpark Masterclass Series U.S. Jazz musicians, Tenor Saxophonist Seamus Blake & Pianist Bill Carrothers

As part of the Newpark Masterclass Series we are delighted to bring to you, renowned U.S. Jazz musicians, Tenor Saxophonist Seamus Blake & Pianist Bill Carrothers.Join us for this fantastic Masterclass with two of the World's most well-known musicians, as they share their approach to improvisation, composition and performance. This is an evening not to be missed, with limited spaces available, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Bill Carrothers - short biography

Bill Carrothers is an award winning jazz pianist & composer who has recorded with many acclaimed groups. Performing & Recording with luminaries such as Gary Peacock, Billy Higgins, Dave Douglas, Curtis Fuller. He has performed sell – out residencies at the prestigious jazz club – The Village Vanguard. More recently he has been nominated for a French Gramophone Award for his latest solo album release entitled ‘ Excelsior ‘ a collection of improvised piano pieces. Carrothers continues to raise the bar of jazz piano playing Internationally.

Seamus Blake short Biography

Seamus Blake is one of the finest Saxophonists on the music scene today. He has worked with a wide variety of artists. As a long-standing member of the Grammy-nominated Mingus Big Band, he is featured on six of their albums. Seamus continues to record and perform with artists such as: Bill Stewart, David Kikoski, Antonio Sanchez, Kenny Barron, Sam Yahel, Randy Brecker, Wayne Krantz, Maria Schneider, Brad Mehldau, Brian Blade and Jack De Johnette. He has to date recorded on over 75 studio recordings.

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Venue Information - Newpark Academy of Music

Founded in 1979 to provide much needed music school facilities in south Dublin, Newpark Music Centre now caters for over 1000 students and is one of the largest private music schools in Dublin. While the emphasis is on learning music for enjoyment, students and choirs from the Music Centre have been extremely successful in competitions throughout the country. All exam syllabuses are covered up to and including diploma level and several specialised courses not available in other music schools are offered.