Anders Bergcrantz (Sweeden) with The Phil Ware Trio
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About this event
Firmly established as Ireland’s foremost jazz piano trio, pianist Phil Ware, bassist Dave Redmond and drummer Kevin Brady join forces with multi-award-winning Swedish trumpet player Anders Bergcrantz.
Anders Bergcrantz is widely considered to be one of the major voices of his instrument. He has performed and / or recorded with a diverse range of notable musicians, including Dave Liebman, Billy Harper, Victor Lewis, Billy Hart, Richie Beirach, Monica Zetterlund, The Royal Stockholm Symphony Orchestra, The Symphony Orchestra at Norrlandsoperan, Adam Nussbaum, McCoy Tyner, Mike Brecker a.o.
Bergcrantz has won numerous awards and polls, including the 1995, 2007, “The Golden Record” which is the finest and foremost Swedish jazz award. In 1995 and 2008 he received “The Jazz Cat” in the category “Contemporary star of Jazz. In 2015 Bergcrantz became #1 trumpet player!
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.
