Pizza Jazz - Bray Jazz Festival 2025
At a glance
About this event
Pizza Jazz are a new four-piece comprising some of Dublin’s leading jazz players.
Expect the music of Sun-Ra, Charlie Mingus, Hermeto Pascoal and Ornette Coleman alongside traditional and modern standards from the quartet, who cut their teeth playing a lively residency at ‘Luckie’s on Meath Street in the city.
Fresh from releasing their debut album, ‘Home Delivery’ last September, the band pay their first visit to this year’s Bray Jazz Festival.
The band are led by bassist Sean Maynard Smith, and include Brendan Doherty (drums), Darragh O’Kelly (keyboards) and US-born but Irish based saxophonist, the prolific Steve Welsh.
Location
Seapoint Rd, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Venue details
The Lounge is a comfortable spot in which to enjoy exciting music acts from Wed – Sun (Live Lounge). The stage has been recently renovated and the standard of equipment is top-notch. Music has always been important in The Harbour Bar and it is fast becoming an important venue for new music. The lovely Snug is perfect for a quiet pint and a chat. The Bar is full of character; it plays host to traditional Irish music sessions from Wed – Sat.
