Joseph Leighton and Conor Murray

About this event

Joseph Leighton and Conor Murray performing an early set from 6-8pm in Bennigans Bar.

Joseph Leighton

Joseph Leighton is one of the finest young jazz guitarists to emerge on the Irish jazz scene. He has performed alongside established jazz musicians Meilana Gillard, John Leighton and MOBO nominee David Lyttle. As well as regular residencies performing in his hometown of Derry, Joseph has also played at the Derry City Jazz festival and Stendhal Festival of Art. In 2016 Joseph featured in the line-up for Brilliant Corners Festival in Belfast playing support to acclaimed duo Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock and the Vein Trio.

Conor Murray:

The Times - "plays with energy and a firm tone across the instrument’s full range"

Conor Murray grew up in rural County Donegal in a musical family. After having a chance to explore many instruments and styles of music he found a passion for jazz in his early teens. Conor has toured in Ireland, Britain, Europe, Russia and Morocco and had the opportunity to perform and share the stage with many international artists such as Tony Kofi, Jean Toussaint, Darren Beckett, Michael Kanan and Georgia Cecile Smith and at many festivals at home and abroad. Conor has studied with some of the world’s best bassists and educators including Ben Wolfe, Paul Sikivie, David Wong and John Goldsby.