Mermaid Arts Centre
Friday May 1st, 8:00pm
Tickets: €38
Opening presentation in double bill with Fred Hersch Trio
Guitarist, composer and author, Mike Nielsen is a leading teacher of jazz guitar in Ireland. His unique style is influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco, Irish and world music genres.
Mike Nielsen has featured on more than 25 recordings, including with celebrated US saxophonist and flautist Dave Liebman, with whom he has also toured. His current performing focus is on solo guitar and with his new trio with New York double bassist, Brian Questa and long-time collaborator, Shane O’Donovan, drums and electronics.
Sound Recipes present special arrangements of popular and jazz songs in addition to original compositions.