One of Ireland’s most respected drummers, Sean Carpio is currently recording a new duo record with Irish bassist, guitarist and composer Simon Jermyn, a staple of the Brooklyn NY creative music scene for the past 7 years. At Signal Series March, you’ll get to hear the fruits of their labour…
Maverick pianist Elliot Galvin’s stupendous creativity has earned him comparisons with Django Bates, though Galvin’s singular approach has affirmed his reputation as a true original. A 12 Points alumnus, Irish audiences will remember his trio’s stand-out performance in Dublin in 2018. We chatted to Elliot about taking inspirations from his…
…soundtracks, dance and countless other musical forms. Expect a highly engaging performance, both intimate and elaborate, a musical river whose sources range from classical to Central Africa, with pulsating rhythms, wild guitar solos and so much more. Before their performance, percussionist Éamonn Cagney chatted to us a bit about their…
Built on 15 years of constant collaboration, percussionist Éamonn Cagney and guitarist Niwel Tsumbu are known for their incredible musical chemistry and exciting, joyous performances. For Hotter than July the duo will be coming from Dublin’s Camden Studios straight into your living room, and ahead of these performances, Éamonn chatted…
Steve from Kakatsitsi spoke to us about the ensemble of master drummers from Ghana - how they mix together drums of varying Ghanaian tribes, influences of electronic dance music, learning to become a master drummer, and finding an intimate connection with the audience, similar to the connection between people in…
Based in the humid indie-rock haven of Athens, Georgia, guitarist/composer/bandleader Dan Nettles has supplied the world with his own unique blend of modern-jazz-meets-college-radio for over a decade. In 2004, Nettles formed Kenosha Kid with these principles: build a scene, write for people you know, and listen to your creative heart…
…and influences, for our 'Other Side of the Tracks' Q&A series, which you can now read HERE. WATCH Hotter Than July live sessions on IMC’s Facebook or YouTube Navá - Live Video 1. Premiere Wednesday 22nd July, 7pm Navá - Live Video 2. Premiere Saturday 25th July, 7pm Proudly presented…
For its autumn season, IMC’s monthly double-header the Signal Series moves to Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club, the major home of jazz in Dublin. Opening the season on the 5th September is a reflection on the role of the piano, with two very different variations on the piano trio from…
Performing at Hotter than July this Sunday 28th July, Forró Namangaia is a Dublin-based Brazilian quintet formed in 2015, who promise to bring you on a musical trip through forró rhythm across the globe in an elegant and innovative form, featuring rich cultural elements harmonies driven by powerful rhythmical and…
…in lockdown, for our 'Other Side of the Tracks' Q&A series, which you can now read HERE. Tune in for their second video to liven up your Friday night on 24th July at 7pm. WATCH Hotter Than July live sessions on IMC’s Facebook or YouTube Havana 'che - Live video…
…UK. She also composes widely for Vula Viel and other projects. Ahead of Vula Viel’s performance at Jazz Connective, we chatted to Bex about feeling her way through music, a secret series of improvised gigs, and the influence of other musicians.
Garrett Sholdice is composer, producer and musician and holds a PhD in music composition from the University for York (UK). He runs the Ergodos Label with Benedict Schlepper-Connolly.
Limerick’s Joe O’Callaghan is a genuine force in Irish jazz guitar, with extended tasteful lines, contemporary chord shapes and an instinct for rocking out when the need arises. His newest ensemble, the Joe O’Callaghan Trio features pianist Izumi Kimura and bassist Derek Whyte. Ahead of their performance at Signal Series…
With jazz music well and truly in his blood, Charlie is the son of singer Mia Parsons and jazz guitarist Nigel Mooney (Ireland’s King of the Blues - BBC). From an early age he was immersed in music, leading him to graduate from Newpark Music School with an honours degree…
Flautist Lina Andonovska released her debut solo album A Way A Lone A Last on Diatribe Records in February 2020, and chatted to us about her musical relationship with Ireland and Irish composers, moving beyond the boundaries of genre in her collaborations, and release plans derailed by COVID.
Well-known across Ireland, Navá is a group of young musicians exploring the relationship between the ancient musical cultures of Ireland and Persia. It comprises folk/bluegrass musicians Paddy Kiernan and Niall Hughes, and Iranian-born brothers Shahab and Shayan Coohe. Their performance weaves material from the Irish and Persian traditions into a…
…the ensemble for our 'Other Side of the Tracks' Q&A series, which you can now read HERE. Binaural recording techniques will allow you to have a 3D immersive audio experience of gamelan music, and completely lose yourself in ancient sounds. WATCH Hotter Than July live sessions on IMC’s Facebook or…
Ahead of his performance at Signal Series, on Thursday 7th November, Sligo-born guitarist Mike Nielsen and head of TU Dublin’s Jazz Performance spoke to us about his approach to music-making. Described by the press as “one of Europe’s most distinctive and iconoclastic guitar voices, equally innovative on electric and acoustic…
Pianist and organist Darragh Hennessy has been active over the last few years as a sideman on the Dublin jazz scene, but takes on the role of leader/composer in the Darragh Hennessy Organ Trio. Their debut album Duchenne Smile was released in 2019, consisting of mostly original material written by…
Leading Irish flamenco guitarist John Walsh has just released his debut album, Irlanducía, and shared some insights with us about his inspiration from different flamenco artists, the different paths composition can take, the process of fine-tuning different tunes through experimentation, and his thoughts on ‘authenticity’ and what it means.