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George Colligan Quartet (US)

€25

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New York based pianist and bandleader George Colligan is one of the most original and compelling jazz artists of his generation. He plays Bray Jazz Festival this year.

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Zoe Rahman Quintet (UK)

€35

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One of Britain’s foremost jazz pianists, Zoe Rahman’s a multi-award winning composer and band leader whose work has been recognised by a dizzying array of awards, an Ivor Novello Impact Award, MOBO Award and Mercury Prize nomination included.

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Orchestra Baobab (Senegal)

€35

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Orchestra Baobab are one of West Africa’s greatest bands. They play Bray Jazz on Saturday, 4th May.

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Dave Douglas & Trish Clowes Eyes Up …

€35

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Celebrated New York trumpeter Dave Douglas teams up with saxophonist Trish Clowes for a unique musical voyage that plays clear homage to their mutual love of Wayne Shorter.

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Halpin/Jermyn/Beckett

A homecoming gig for a great new trio of Irish players who have made their homes overseas – in Vienna, Berlin and London respectively.

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Phil Robson’s Organ Trio (UK)

Phil Robson, an award-winning, versatile and creative guitar player as well as celebrated composer, joins forces with the Hammond virtuoso Ross Stanley and the inspiring and powerful drummer Gene Calderazzo in this all-star band.

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Ethan Iverson Trio (US)

€15

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Ethan Iverson is one of the big stars of US jazz piano. He plays a Saturday matinee at this year’s Bray Jazz Festival.

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Marie Kruttli Trio (Switzerland)

€15

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Berlin-based pianist Marie Kruttli is one of the rising stars of European jazz. She plays a Sunday afternoon matinee at this year’s Bray Jazz Festival.

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Meilana Gillard Quartet (US/UK/Ireland)

€35 (PART OF DOUBLE BILL)

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Tenor saxophonist Meilana Gillard’s gutsy playing recalls jazz legends Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins, as well as modern masters such as Joe Lovano.

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The Workshop

Exciting new Irish quintet The Workshop play Bray Jazz Festival’s Harbour Stage on Friday, 3rd May.

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BIK SAM

BIK SAM The Harbour Stage at this year’s Bray Jazz Festival.

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Jazz in the Round (Irl)

€35 (PART OF DOUBLE BILL)

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A new band of old hands, ‘Jazz in the Round’ is a trio led by legendary Irish guitarist Tommy Halftery.

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Next Experiment

€35 (PART OF DOUBLE BILL)

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Next Experiment’ is a new multinational quintet, led by Venezuelan pianist Leopoldo Osio. They play Bray Jazz, opening for Dave Douglas Eyes Up Quintet

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ÄTSCH

ÄTSCH play Bray Jazz Festival at The Harbour Bar

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Shy Mascot (Ireland)

Dublin based band bring a combination of Hip Hop/R&B/Funk/Jazz styles to create a uniquely provocative sound. Sounds that let you move & sounds that make you groove.