Darren Beckett Trio - Feat Paul Dunlea
At a glance
About this event
Leading jazz musicians Darren Beckett (drums), Oli Howe (piano), Paul Dunlea (trombone) and David Redmond (double bass) come together to play a mix of original and jazz compositions. Darren has played with artists such as Lauren Hill, The Killers and Brad Mehldau to name a few. He is bringing over leading pianist from Brighton Oli Howe to collaborate with Irish jazz musicians Paul Dunlea and David Redmond. Don’t miss it..
Often mentioned as Ireland's greatest jazz export after Louis Stewart, Darren has played and performed with some of the greats of the jazz and music world. HIgh profile artists he is currently playing behind are Brandon Flowers of The Killers, French pop/movie composer Émilie Simon and for the last 10 years, Madelaine Peyroux. Just looking at his Website gives you an indication of some of the prodigious people and places he is associated with.
Appearing with Darren is Brighton based pianist, Oli Howe. The pair meet last year when Darren returned from New York and set up home in th eSouth of England town. Their love of tradition and the classic piano trios like Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal mixed with modern beats music and hip hop and R+B give them a unique understanding of swing, with a foot in the past and one in the future. Joining the duo will be well known Dublin based bass player Dave Redmond.
With super tight arrangements and interplay on classic standards, this show is not to be missed.
Location
Phoenix Street
Venue details
Part of the Cork Heritage pub trail, the Crane Lane Theatre is located in the remains of an old Gentleman's Club in the dead centre of Cork City and has been the scene of many a notorious event over the last 100 years. Featuring one of the most favoured Beer Gardens in Cork City centre and we continue to be inspired by the music of Mr. Tom Waits
