Eric Harland, James Francies, Walter Smith III & Michael Janish
At a glance
About this event
Bassist Michael Janisch’s new band can rightfully be called a dream project. This part electric, part acoustic formation features American jazz heroes that have conquered stages around the world: tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III, piano discovery James Francies, and drum genius Eric Harland, all hailing from Houston, Texas. With compositions written by Janisch for each of these players, the music expects to be a hybrid blend of electro-acoustic sounds with soaring melodies over shifting rhythms. After this short tour, they will hit the studio, so grab your chance and experience them in this unique developmental phase.
Michael Janisch is a US-native who has lived in London, England for nearly two decades and in that time has established himself as a first-call electric and double bassist to the stars. He has also become an in-demand producer and owner of Whirlwind Recordings, an premiere label in jazz and related musics. He has been recognized as virtuosic and masterful by the press, including The Guardian and Downbeat. He has collaborated with, among others, Joe Lovano, Mark Turner, Dianne Reeves, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Lee Konitz.
Walter Smith III tenor sax
James Francies piano/keyboards
Michael Janisch electric/double bass
Eric Harland drums
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
