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JJ’s PRESENTS OPEN HOUSE - Tommy Halferty Trio with guest Richie Buckley + The C.E.O. Experiment feat. Michael Buckley
Open House returns to JJ Smyths and on this occasion it features two great acts playing in both rooms at the same time.....
The Tommy Halferty Trio with special guest Richie Buckley
Music 9.00pm (In The Bar Downstairs) - No Cover Charge
Featuring: Tommy Halferty (guitar), Dave Redmond (double & electric bass), Kevin Brady (drums) and guest Richie Buckley (sax).
RICHIE BUCKLEY :; SAXOPHONE
With his unique style and virtuosic technique, Richie Buckley is internationally recognised as one of Ireland’s leading jazz performers. Described by the Irish Times as “something of a genius…[with] a world reputation amongst saxophonists”, he has collaborated with musicians as diverse as Van Morrison, Freddie Hubbard, Bob Dylan, Georgie Fame, Jon Hendricks, Carlos Santana, Barry Manilow, Elvis Costello and James Williams.
THE TOMMY HALFERTY TRIO
Jazz Guitarist/Composer Tommy Halferty's trio features
One of Ireland's leading rhythm sections Dave Redmond on Double-Bass and Kevin Brady Drums.This trio has to date been performing Halferty's new original compositions which feature a blend of improvised music, swing, rock & blues. Halferty is one of the leading exponents of Jazz Guitar Improvisation from Ireland, having performed nationally and Internationally for over 30 years.
"Excellent musicianship, adds up to a fine lesson in the art of the jazz guitar trio" - ALL ABOUT JAZZ
The C.E.O. Experiment feat. Michael Buckley
Music 9.30pm (In The Venue Upstairs) - No Cover Charge
Featuring Leopoldo Osio (piano/keys), Peter Erdei (electric bass), Cote Calmet (drums) and guest Michael Buckley (sax).
The CEO Experiment is one of a kind Piano Trio which combines delicate atmospherics and highly creative improvisations, oscillating between almost every genre in Jazz. The rhythm section posses a natural drive and integration that complement the fluidity and ever changing direction of the Piano improvisations. Post-bop and Contemporary Jazz elements channeled through original compositions and reworking of traditional standards, serve as a vehicle for high energy interplaying. The CEO Experiment's music is thoughtful and inventive but also full of character, reflecting the different background and imagination of the players.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6AClawsP8
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.
