Bill Carrothers : Kevin Brady : Norma Winstone : Dave Redmond - ALBUM LAUNCH
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About this event
In association with The Improvised Music Company
Album Launch of 'ENSAM' : Live at JJ Smyths : Friday May 6th
The Official Album launch of 'Ensam', the latest record by Drummer Kevin Brady featuring new compositions and arrangements on LRP Records.Featuring world reknowned U.S. pianist Bill Carrothers, the legendary vocals of Norma Winstone (U.K.) and Bassist Dave Redmond.
One of the most interesting & unique jazz trios to have emerged in the last ten years is the International collaboration between Irish jazz musician Kevin Brady, U.S. pianist/composer Bill Carrothers & bassist Dave Redmond.Brady formed the trio in 2007 with the clear aim of creating and producing new contemporary jazz and the impact of this was immediate.
Their performances have been critically acclaimed for their dynamism and musicality. Since then, Brady, Carrothers & Redmond have toured regularly and consolidated their worldwide reputation as a compelling live act. The trio will release their third studio album entitled ‘ENSAM’ on LRP Records in May 2016. The record features exciting & original compositions by Brady and remarkable arrangements of standards such as The Night we called it a Day & But not for me and the Keith Jarrett composition, Southern Smiles.
The Kevin Brady Trio featuring Bill Carrothers will tour Ireland, with new music that embraces imaginative creativity and contributes to the evolution of stunning, surprising contemporary jazz.
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‘This Trio display an enviable poise and togetherness amid cascading instrumental breaks and improvised flourishes’ – James Lachno – The Telegraph ****
*** Early Arrival to Venue Recommended ***
Location
12 Aungier Street
Venue details
JJ Smyth's is a family owned bar in the center of Dublin city. Home to many a musician, Jazz and Blues alike. It started off as a family owned grocery and public house back in the 1730's, it has changed throughout the years and now you can hear live Jazz and Blues sounds of the city from within it's doors. JJ's has live Blues and Jazz music six nights of the week. This is where many a musician got their start and where many of the top names continue to play.
