City of Derry Jazz Festival 2024

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SPOTLIGHT ON JAZZ Julian Siegel Julian is an in-demand saxophonist on the UK and European Jazz scene who has worked with many of the top figures in music. He was awarded the 2007 BBC Jazz Award for Best Instrumentalist and is currently touring with the Julian Siegel Quartet, featuring pianist Liam Noble, bassist Oli Hayhurst and drummer Gene Calderazzo. The Quartet’s first CD ‘Urban Theme Park’ was awarded the 2011 London Jazz Award and in February 2018 the Quartet released their new album ‘VISTA’ on Whirlwind Recordings. Since the release of ‘VISTA’, the band has performed internationally at festivals including Inntöne Jazz Festival in Austria, Made in The UK at the Rochester International Jazz Festival, NY, Jazz Standard NYC, JazzFestival Göttingen, Germany, Limerick Jazz Festival Ireland, UK’s Love Supreme Festival, Bristol and Manchester International Jazz Festivals and an extensive 2018/19 Arts Council England UK Tour. The John Donegan Sextet UK based, but originally from Cork, John is a modern jazz pianist and composer. His music has been featured on the BBC, Jazz FM, RTE and independent radio stations in the UK and Ireland. He has performed with International artists such as Art Blakey, Art Farmer, Barney Kessel, Greg Abate, Louis Stewart and many more. John’s major influences are Bill Evans, Kenny Barron, Chic Corea and Keith Jarrett and he has performed in France, Spain and Portugal and at Birdland in New York. His 2019 album, ‘A Kite for Kate’ was dedicated to his youngest daughter and comprised of totally original pieces has already been featured on RTE, BBC, K 107FM and other independent radio stations. A 4* review from ‘The Jazz Mann’ says “an impressive offering in which he demonstrates his command of a variety of styles, as both pianist and composer. As a writer, he also demonstrates an unfailing gift for melody.” 6
OPENING EVENT Thursday 2 May • Guildhall City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival presents ‘The Live Launch’ ~ Classic Jazz at the Guildhall 6pm Free The Mayor, Cllr Patricia Logue, will officially open this year’s Jazz Festival. Enjoy performances from the best local jazz talent, live at the Guildhall. The Paul McIntyre Quartet, John and Fiona Trotter, Jim Whiteside, Joe Quigley, Victoria Geelan and Joseph Leighton will perform. Everyone is welcome to enjoy classic Jazz in stunning surroundings! No booking required. Donations are welcome at the event, in aid of the Mayor’s Charity, Foyle Hospice and The Ryan McBride Foundation. Donations to can be made online at investmycommunity.com or by scanning the QR code. 7
Page 2 and 3: WELCOME Fáilte Bienvenido Witamy W
Page 4 and 5: JAZZ HUBS THE PLAYHOUSE 5-7 Artille
Page 8 and 9: JAZZ HUB AT THE GUILDHALL Friday 3
Page 10 and 11: JAZZ WORKSHOPS & DANCE CLASSES Frid
Page 12 and 13: JAZZ AL FRESCO Enjoy some great mus
Page 14 and 15: JAZZ ALFRESCO Saturday 4 May • Eb
Page 16 and 17: LATE NIGHT JAZZ CLUB MUSIC CAPITAL
Page 18 and 19: JAZZ FESTIVAL MAP 18 29 3 5 6 7 8 9

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