Guilfoyle / Nielsen Trio
At a glance
About this event
Guitarist Mike Nielsen and the brothers Guilfoyle are ready again to ply their intense, rhythmically adventurous approach to jazz and improvisation. Their chemistry is indisputable, creating a collective intensity and brawn that few Irish groups before or since have matched, and developed over seminal musical experiences together that go back to the early 90’s.
The Guilfoyle/Nielsen Trio are playing Bennigan’s Jazz Venue, Derry on Wednesday August 7th. 10pm. Entry £15. Get ready for one of the most revitalising experiences Irish jazz has to offer!
Ronan Guilfoyle is director of the jazz department at DCU and has performed extensively worldwide with high profile artists such as Kenny Werner, Dave Liebman and Brad Mehldau.
Conor Guilfoyle is Ireland’s leading contemporary jazz drummer, and a leading exponent of Afro-Cuban drumming.
Mike Nielsen is currently Director of Jazz Performance at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, with an impressive career having played with Kenny Wheeler, Joe Lovano and Dave Liebman amongst many others.
They are in the ‘City of Song’ for a few days to record some tracks for their first album in 25 years. The fruits of their labour will be released soon on the ‘border-based’ record label Modal Citizen Records. Check out www.modalcitizenrecords.com for more.
Location
13 John St
Venue details
For generations this unique venue has been offering the city and its visitors an open and homely atmosphere, fine beverages and the best of live entertainment. Over the years it has evolved to become a very special music venue and a hub for Creative Culture. This small but ambitious venue hosts its very own gallery, a quirky shop, an annual Christmas Fare, a wide range of beers including local brewers Northbound and an interesting selection of cocktails with a local twist.
