Camilla George
At a glance
About this event
This explosive London-based band led by award-winning Nigerian born saxophonist Camilla George features many of the leading lights of the UK Jazz Scene.
Camilla George saxophone
Renato Paris keys & vocals
Jihad Darwish electric & double bass
Rod Youngs drums
Camilla’s love of fusing African and Western music has made her a unique voice on the international jazz circuit. She will be bringing her all-star band to Ireland for an unmissable 10 date tour mixing her hypnotic blend of afrofuturism, hip hop and jazz. She will be joined by Renato Paris (keys and vocals), Jihad Darwish (electric and double bass) and Rod Youngs (drums).
Expect jazz grooves and afrobeat fusions. One not to be missed!
"One of the UK's finest altoists and composers"
All About Jazz [on George]
"Engaging jazz you want to dance to"
The Guardian [on George]
Return Sessions - Camilla George Livestream from Ronnie Scott’s, London
Camilla George at jazzahead! digital 2021
Other dates in the Camilla George Tour presented by Music Network
Wednesday 15 Jun - 8pm - Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
Thursday 16 Jun - 8pm - Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge
Friday 17 Jun - 8pm - Concert Hall, Thomastown
Saturday 18 Jun - 8pm - Triskel Arts Centre, Cork
Sunday 19 Jun - 8pm - The Dock, Carrick On Shannon
Tuesday 21 Jun - 8pm - St. John's Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel
Wednesday 22 Jun - 7.30pm - The Sugar Club, Dublin 2
Thursday 23 Jun - 8pm - Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Location
Cove Hill, Port Rd, Letterkenny
Venue details
The award-winning RCC building designed by MacGabhann Architects is one of the finest arts facilities in Ireland. It opened in 2007 and specialises in exhibitions, music, film and community arts. It is operated by Donegal County Council and receives annual funding from the Arts Council and Letterkenny Town Council.
