OpenJazz 2004

OpenJazz 2004 - music is for everybody

Sunday 14th March 12am - 6 pm, adm free
Temple Bar Music Centre
Curved St. Temple Bar D2.

6 hours of free performances, showcases and workshops by Ireland's leading jazz musicians!

After a three-year break, one of Ireland's biggest free events for music fans is back and OpenJazz 04 takes place on Sunday 14th March in The Temple Bar Music Centre, as part of The St Patrick's Festival programme of free events for Dublin.

Irish jazz is in great shape, with unprecedented numbers playing the music, learning instruments and attending concerts, and OpenJazz is a one stop shop for everything you need to know about this exciting musical tradition.

There'll be performances throughout the day from the best in new and established Irish jazz groups, taking you on a guided tour of it's rich history, from blues to bebop and beyond.

Performances start at midday and continue throughout the day, in addition to showcases, workshops and master classes, and its all free.

Ireland finest players will be showing how its done in The Music Centre basement, where there'll be twenty four different workshops on everything from guitar, bass, drums, piano, percussion, saxophone, flute, and more. There are plenty of opportunities for learning, especially if you're interested in getting started on an instrument.

With so much music under one roof, there really is something for everyone, and Ireland's leading musicians are waiting to share it with you at OpenJazz 04. There's no cover charge, all you need to bring is an open mind and everybody's welcome, especially families and younger people.

Performance Schedule

Workshop Schedule

Re-Visit www.improvisedmusic.ie for updates on who's appearing at OpenJazz 04.