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Longtime New Yorker Steve Welsh is an ebullient newcomer to the Irish jazz scene. After leaving Miami for a stint on the road touring the states, he settled in NYC where he cut his teeth on the downtown scene with the likes of Mike Moreno, Steve Bernstein, Andrew D'Angelo, Seamus Blake, Kenny Wolleson, and a host of others. A versatile improviser with reverence for jazz history, Steve is just as at home in the hard bop genre as he is in afro-cuban music, deep funk, glitch electronica, or just playing free. Now based in Dublin, Steve is one of the most in-demand saxophonists on the Irish jazz scene, and regularly plays across Ireland. For his second outing as a leader at Scott’s Jazz Club, he’ll be joined by Scott Flanigan on the piano alongside his working trio.

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The Arthur Kell Speculation Quartet's current European tour highlights music from its latest recording, "Live at LunÀtico" on Origin Records -- recognized as one of Downbeat Magazine's Best Albums of 2024.

The group has toured widely in Europe, including: Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Madrid Jazz Festival, Bird's Eye in Basel, A-Trane in Berlin, AJMI in Provence, Brasov in Romania, and a Deutschlandfunk national radio broadcast. 

Arthur Kell has worked with Thomas Chapin, Matt Darriau, Kálmán Oláh, Guillermo Klein, Steve Cardenas, Paul Bollenback, Valerie June and Bill McHenry. He's also co-owner of Bar LunÀtico, the Brooklyn, New York venue. Brad Shepik has worked with Paul Motian, Dave Douglas, Joey Baron and Charlie Haden. Nate Radley has worked for Chris Cheek, Adam Nussbaum, the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra and Aruan Ortiz. Allan Mednard has performed with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aaron Parks, Lauren Henderson and Ben Allison.

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Groovy, swinging, and sophisticated at the same time, versatile guitarist and composer Russ Spiegel hits all the right notes. Covering a wide variety of styles from rock and blues, to funk and Latin, as well as hard-swinging modern and most-modern jazz, Russ has been garnering rave reviews for his performances all around the world. Russ Spiegel is a commissioned composer and arranger, as well as a highlight respected international guitarist, bandleader, writer, musicologist, and award-winning sound engineer. He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and continued his studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.



Afterwards, Russ spent more than a decade living and performing in Europe before returning to the US, where he settled in New York City. Once there, Russ quickly became an established member of the jazz scene. He earned his masters degree in Jazz Performance during this time, studying at the City College of New York under the aegis of John Patitucci before going on to receive his doctorate in Jazz Composition at the University of Miami Frost School of Music as a Henry Mancini Institute Fellow.



Russ has released several albums, scored music for film, and currently performs and leads masterclasses, workshops, and seminars around the world. Russ is presently teaching at Florida International University and Miami Dade College. Russ will be joining Scott Flanigan’s Organ Trio for what promises to be a night of incredible music!

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Ensconced is an exciting new collaboration initiated during the pandemic years between leading UK guitarist/composer Ant Law and Milan-born British/Turkish vocalist, composer and lyricist Brigitte Beraha. The six originals on the album are bookended by re-imaginings of two timeless standards – ‘A Kiss To Build A Dream On’ (made famous by Louis Armstrong) and Bernstein’s ‘Some Other Time’ - in which the duo simply and beautifully conjure up a spellbinding, intimate ‘campfire’ feeling. Inspired by Ant’s compositions, Brigitte exhibits rich lyrical storytelling, from wistful memories of growing up in the south of France in ‘Who We Are’ to the more obscure tale of a gifted horse in ‘Clever Hans’. Her deeply expressive vocals, alongside Ant’s inventive and melodic acoustic guitar artistry, are the elements at the very heart of this music.

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International award-winning saxophonist/composer Tom Thorp presents his exciting new quintet – ILUMETRIS. They join us in the first part of their UK/European tour, with the release of new album Here, There be Monsters…

Thorp’s music blends melodic lyricism with complex texture and exploratory improvisations. Freely dipping into an eclectic plethora of genres for its inspiration, his work gently leads the listener into new territories, with subtle and intriguing style. His distinctive saxophonic voice pairs seamlessly with the unique sound of generational trumpet talent Neil Yates (best known for his albums 5 Countries, and New Origins). A rhythm section of Andy Stamatakis-Brown (Alice Zawadski, Manchester Jazz Collective, Gypsies of Bohemia) Grant Russell (formerly of Go-Go Penguin) and John Arnesen (Ancient Infinity Orchestra) provide an endlessly creative vehicle for the vivid narratives in this engaging new album.

Here, There be Monsters… (AMP Music Records) sees ILUMETRIS bring to musical life the legendary creatures of world mythology. With 1001 Arabian Nights, to Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, or the legends of Ancient Greece: the music bristles with rich and energetic story telling. At times dark, at times humorous or poignant, this stunning collection of new jazz pieces blends timeless folk-like melody; the intricate textures of world or classical music; with virtuosic improvisations.

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Dublin-based guitarist Lee Meehan has been playing guitar and singing on the Irish circuit for over fifteen years; He has has played in many blues, jazz, soul and fusion bands such as 9bars, Gotcha, Don Baker, Rob Strong band and many more - he has also recently graduated from the prestigious DCU School of Jazz/DCU. Lee’s debut record “Some Of Us Are Looking At The Stars” was released to widespread acclaim in 2024, featuring some of Ireland’s most respected jazz musicians, including saxophonist Michael Buckley.

This is a night you can’t miss as Lee will be joined by Ireland’s finest musicians, including our co-founder Scott Flanigan on Hammond organ.

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After an acclaimed UK tour last year which included dates in London, Ireland and Paris, the Dean Stockdale Quartet returns to perform a new set of the music of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, marking the centennial year of his birth. The quartet features Tim Williams on Guitar, Gavin Barras on bass and Gaz Hughes on drums.

The show focuses on special new arrangements of Oscar’s music, in particular his original compositions and music from his most popular albums, showcasing his infectious swing and piano virtuosity, plus music from the quartet’s album ‘Celebrating Oscar’.

Dean Stockdale is a highly regarded jazz pianist, arranger and composer based in the North of England who is known for his sensitive, swinging style.He regularly appears around the UK with his trio and some of the best names in UK jazz. His biggest influences in jazz are the piano styles of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Gene Harris, Mulgrew Miller and Erroll Garner. His debut CD Origin was released in 2016 to wide acclaim. 2021 saw the release of his second trio album entitled ‘Promise the Moon’, which was featured on BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM. His latest release ‘Celebrating Oscar’ is available now.

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Young double bassist Cameron Saint brings his love of the compositions of Charles Mingus to Scott’s Jazz Club featuring a stellar line up of some of the best on the scene! After falling in love with his music whilst in his first year at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Mingus has played a pivotal role in the shape of Cameron’s career and sound. This led to him kicking off ‘The Mingus Project’ - an ever-changing ensemble dedicated to performing the music of Mingus in a variety of ensembles. Tonight, this stellar quintet features some of Mingus’ more well known tunes as well as some of the more obscure ones!

Cameron Saint - Bass
Scott Flanigan - Piano
Linley Hamilton - Trumpet
Cathal Roche - Saxes
Steve Davis - Drums

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Pizza Jazz are a new four-piece comprising some of Dublin’s most exciting 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 Scott’s Jazz Club. 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.

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Karl Clews is a bassist and composer based in Galway in Ireland, who after years as a session player and sideman to visiting artists, including Dr John, David McAlmont and Fred Wesley, has recently become known for his solo bass and bass-led arrangements and original compositions on his YouTube channel.

Inspired by masters of the modern bass such as Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and  Victor Wooten, his mission is to raise awareness of the as yet largely untapped potential of the electric bass guitar as a lead and solo instrument. With three albums of original jazz-fusion material under his belt, Karl recruited saxophonist Bertrand Huvé and drummer Richie Dittrich to form The Karl Clews Trio to present a blistering live set of funky originals and deft bass-led arrangements of classic jazz fusion numbers.

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Emerging from Dublin, Chief Keegan released their debut album, The Piles High Club in early 2024 which is garnering rave reviews and showcasing their tight grooves and catchy hooks. The quartet of keyboardist Luke Dunford, guitarist Mark Dudley, bassist Alan Elliott, and drummer Cian Hanley have quickly established itself on the Irish music scene and have brought their "feel-good music" to festivals such as Electric Picnic, Cork Jazz Festival, and the Bray Jazz Festival as well as touring relentlessly throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Never an act to cool their heels, the band has also released 3 EPs which received countrywide adoration and the attention of such fellow luminaries as Eddie Roberts, Eddie Barbash, Big Sam Williams, Scott Amendola, Joe Marcinack, Funkwrench Blues, Richard Farrell and Mélia, whom have all added their personal sonic mojo to various Chief Keegan recordings.

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A vocalist of jazz and singer of blues, Victoria has been working professionally as a singer in Northern Ireland for almost 20 years, playing to enamoured crowds from Derry's Venue 2013 to Belfast's Grand Opera House. Her debut album, 'Unfit the Picture', showcases her diverse musical tastes and vocal versatility and is an exploration of the voice with accompaniment by virtuoso harpist Ursula Burns. Her second album, ‘Sophisticated Lady’, was recorded with Scott Flanigan on piano.

For her third visit to Scott’s Jazz Club, Victoria will be sharing some of her favourite jazz standards from ‘Sophisticated Lady’ and others with the Scott’s Jazz Club house band for what promises to be a fantastic night of vocal jazz.

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