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Ellen Cranitch @vespertinelyric.bsky.social · May 3

Amazing night of music at @brayjazz.bsky.social with the force of nature that is @vijayiyer.bsky.social . Saoirse don Phalaistín. @rte.ie

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · May 5

Such a pleasure to get Max back to his Bray roots.

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Des FitzGerald @fitzgeralddes.bsky.social · May 5

It was @brayjazz.bsky.social Festival time again this weekend.

Saw the Finnish 🎺 Verneri Pohjola & his band at the Mermaid Theatre last night. His bass player father, Pekka Pohjola, worked with Mike Oldfield.

Brilliant music from them and the opening act, the Francesco Turrisi Trio 👏

A phot of the sound desk at the Mermaid Theatre last night.

The Verneri Pohjola Quartet on stage at the Mermaid Theatre in Bray last night.

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Apr 21

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.

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Philip Watson @mrphilipwatson.bsky.social · Apr 14

A cover profile for Ticket, the Irish Times arts mag, of the "cool and charismatic" English saxophonist, composer and bandleader Nubya Garcia ahead of her appearance at @brayjazz.bsky.social. Includes a quick preview of some other acts to catch over the excellent May Bank Holiday weekend event...

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Sean Brophy @djbrophy.bsky.social · Apr 15

#JazzJourney No. 7 on hitsradioireland.com tomorrow Wed. 16.4.2025 from 8PM IST @budpowell.bsky.social #IgmarThomas @hankmobley.bsky.social @countbasie.bsky.social #LinleyHamilton @barbjungr.bsky.social #RayCharles @brayjazz.bsky.social brayjazz.com @keithjarrettorg.bsky.social

Home Page - Hits Radio Ireland

Hits Radio Ireland - Your Music Station Playing the best in music every day. Find Us on The TuneIn App Search for Hits Radio Ireland.

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Apr 12

Nice to see #NubyaGarcia make the cover of today's Irish Times, in advance of her visit to Bray Jazz in a few weeks.

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Apr 12

Being unveiled at @mermaidartscentre.bsky.social on Saturday night, 3rd May, on a double-bill alongside Vijay Iyer. Can't wait!

Jazz Ireland @jazzireland.bsky.social · Apr 9

New from Livia Records - Ronan Guilfoyle’s Bemusement Arcade releases “At Swing, Two Birds” — 7 bold, swinging originals that blend classic jazz forms with fresh rhythmic invention. @brayjazz.bsky.social @exitintrovert.bsky.social
#jazzireland #jazz #IrishJazz
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New Release from Livia Records: Ronan Guilfoyle’s At Swing, Two Birds

Livia Records continues its run of ambitious and distinctive jazz releases with At Swing, Two Birds by Ronan Guilfoyle’s Bemusement Arcade—a record that fi

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thanks to @jazzireland.bsky.social for this lovely preview of this year's festival... now just a month away. #jazzsky #jazz

Jazz Ireland @jazzireland.bsky.social · Apr 2

@brayjazz.bsky.social Festival 2025 is set to be a truly global celebration of jazz! This May Bank Holiday weekend, world-class artists from Europe, the U.S., and beyond will bring their sounds to the seaside town of Bray.
#JazzIreland #jazz #BrayJazz
www.jazzireland.ie/blog/jazz-ne...

Bray Jazz Festival 2025: A Global Celebration of Jazz - Jazz Ireland

Bray Jazz Festival 2025. Now in its 24th year, the festival returns from May 2nd to May 4th, bringing a stellar lineup of international and homegrown talent to

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Mar 31

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.

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Mar 7

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.

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Feb 24

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

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Feb 22

Thank you to @journalofmusic.bsky.social for their preview of this year's Bray Jazz Festival here: journalofmusic.com/news/nubya-g...

Nubya Garcia to Headline Bray Jazz Festival 2025

Festival takes place from 2 to 4 May; Vijay Iyer, Francesco Turrisi Trio, Norman and Corrie, and Aengus Hackett Trio also on the line-up.

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Feb 21

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

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Feb 19

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

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Feb 14

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

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Feb 13

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

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Nialler9 @nialler9.com · Feb 12

Nubya Garcia is playing @brayjazz.bsky.social Festival this year
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Nubya Garcia is playing Bray Jazz Festival this year | Nialler9

The London saxophonist Nubya Garcia is heading to Bray this May Bank Holiday weekend. Garcia is at the vanguard of a new generation of jazz artists in the

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Feb 8

Love the archive footage in this. A great Cold War history lesson.

brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Jan 16

We will shortly be announcing programme details for Bray #Jazz 2025, with a plan to have tickets on sale in early Feb. Lots of exciting projects… dates are 2-4th May. Watch this space!

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brayjazz @brayjazz.bsky.social · Dec 30

For the day that it is…

The Joke Calculator @dewno.bsky.social · Dec 30

I see people talking about the Jazz Festival in 1978 that Jimmy Carter hosted. What a crazy lineup
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JIMMY CARTER'S WHITE HOUSE JAZZ FESTIVAL1978-06-18 NPR/WAMU-FM BROADCAST

YouTube video by classictbone

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Brian Hurst @soulandjazz.com · Dec 7

Current issues... in the world of Jazz: JazzPress. Jazz Time. DownBeat. Musica Jazz. @jazzwisemagazine.bsky.social. MMJazz. @echoesmag.bsky.social. Earshot Jazz. JazzLife. Jaz.in. Jazz 'N' More. Jazzism. WeJazz ▶️ buff.ly/2S7oabp
#JazzInPrint Take a moment. ディスカバー

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Nonesuch Records @nonesuch.com · Dec 12

Mary Halvorson's 'Cloudward' has made @jazzwisemagazine.bsky.social's list of The 20 Best New Jazz Albums of 2024: www.jazzwise.com/features/art...

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