Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Hosted by Melanie O'Reilly
Show Line Up
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Click here for the official program press release (.pdf file)
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with four one-hour specials from the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
Click on each show below for more information, including artist bios, photos, web links, and more.
Show #1: Monty Alexander Trio
Hear this extraordinary pianist/composer in a magnificent concert setting.
Airs Friday, April 9, 10 pm on WDUQ 90.5 FM
Show #2: Mark McKnight with the David Lyttle Group featuring Michael Buckley
Mark McKnight, guitar
Michael Buckley, tenor sax
David Lyttle, drums
Damien Evans, double bass
Mark McKnight and David Lyttle represent the finest of the blossoming Irish jazz scene. They collaborate with Dublin's masterful tenor saxophonist, Michael Buckley.
Airs Friday, April 16, 10 pm on WDUQ 90.5 FM
Show #3: Sun Ra Arkestra
A rare opportunity to hear the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, directed by Marshall Allen, in a special concert paying homage to the Arkestra's roots. The spirit of Fletcher Henderson permeates this fascinating program.
Airs Friday, April 23, 10 pm on WDUQ 90.5 FM
Show #4: Yurodny
A stunning multi-cultural ensemble which embraces Eastern Europe's ethnic music within the framework of Irish jazz. Strings, brass, percussion and even a cimbalom combine to make this program a must.
Airs Friday, April 30, 10 pm on WDUQ 90.5 FM
Title: Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
Length: Four 59:00 programs
Distribution: March 2010 via Content Depot. CD's available upon request.
Contact:
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Mark Yacovone - (412) 396-6030
This project is made possible by the generous support of Tourism Ireland, www.discoverireland.com.
