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International jazz festival taking place on Ireland’s east coast on May Bank Holiday, each year. Soon, we will mark our 25th year. www.brayjazz.com
RTÉs John Kelly knows a thing or two about music.
Currently host of the popular 'Mystery Train' on RTÉ lyric fm, the presenter recent described VIJAY IYER as one of the world's greatest pianists. No small praise indeed!
Vijay plays @mermaidartscentre.bsky.social on Saturday night, 3rd May.
April 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Nice to see #NubyaGarcia make the cover of today's Irish Times, in advance of her visit to Bray Jazz in a few weeks.
April 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
An enforced change of plan to this year's schedule - but a positive outcome! We've delighted to be able to bring former BBC Young Musician of the Year and Parliamentary Jazz newcomer of the year Xhosa Cole to Bray Jazz 2025 - playing Whale Theatre on Friday night, 2nd May.
March 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Two rising stars of contemporary European jazz, trombonist Nabou Claerhout and keyboardist Lynn Cassiers bring their unique and moody soundscapes to this year's Bray Jazz Festival - playing a matinee show at @mermaidartscentre.bsky.social on Sunday, 4th May next.
March 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here are some of the visitors coming to town for this year's Bray Jazz Festival... now less than 10 weeks away. Check out more at: www.brayjazz.com #jazzsky #jazz, #Ireland
February 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Mieko Miyasaki plays the 'koto', a Japanese half-tube zither that's her country's national instrument. In 2020, she transcribed and recorded a version of Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” for solo koto. Mieko will be joined by saxophonist and clarinetist Franck Wolf when she visits Bray! #jazz #jazzsky
February 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Amy Gadiaga is multi-talented! She's a bassist, singer, composer and bandleader, and she's just been nominated in the UK for a prestigious MOBO Award for 2025. Amy visits Ireland in May when she plays Whale Theatre, as part of this year's Bray Jazz Festival. For more visit: brayjazz.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Shetland islander Norman Wilmore and Glaswegian Corrie Dick daringly blend the old and new with their reimagining of the airs and rich musical heritage of Scotland’s northernmost isles. They play this year's Bray Jazz Festival, on Saturday, 3rd May next. More: brayjazz.com #jazz #livejazz #jazzsky
February 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Looking forward to hosting a first Irish date with Finnish trumpeter Vernari Pohjola, who brings his stellar quartet to this year's festival, playing @mermaidartscentre.bsky.social on Sunday, 4th May. All info at: www.brayjazz.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We're delighted to announce that @vijayiyer.bsky.social is our headliner for Saturday May 3rd in @mermaidartscentre.bsky.social. Vijay Iyer is an important presence in 21st century music. www.brayjazz.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
New York City Jazz Record has a feature on Louis Stewart in latest edition. Great work being done by Dermot Rogers’ Anna Livia records celebrating the legacy.
December 1, 2024 at 9:46 AM