Rob Luft

Hugh Buckley

Jimmy Smyth

Tourism Ireland

Belfast Telegraph

The Scott's Jazz Club annual Christmas bash! Santa has chosen some of Ireland's top jazz players to take to the stage and perform jazz versions of iconic Christmas songs. Joining Scott, Rohan Armstrong and Andrew McCoubrey will be the award-winning singer Katharine Timoney, and Scrooge himself, Kyron Bourke, amongst others!

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The Scott's Jazz Club annual Christmas bash! Santa has chosen some of Ireland's top jazz players to take to the stage and perform jazz versions of iconic Christmas songs. Joining Scott, Rohan Armstrong and Andrew McCoubrey will be the award-winning singer Katharine Timoney, and Scrooge himself, Kyron Bourke, amongst others!

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By incredibly popular demand, our Christmas show runs for a special family-friendly daytime show at 2:30pm! The other two Christmas concerts have sold out, so now’s your chance to get tickets.

The Scott's Jazz Club annual Christmas bash! Santa has chosen some of Ireland's top jazz players to take to the stage and perform jazz versions of iconic Christmas songs. Joining Scott, Rohan Armstrong and Andrew McCoubrey will be the award-winning singer Katharine Timoney and saxophonist Ciaran Wilde.

PLEASE NOTE: Kyron Bourke will not be appearing for this show.

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A welcome return for a session musician supergroup! Some of the finest musicians in this country are perhaps ones you haven’t heard often in a jazz concert setting, and bassist Carl Harvey is no exception. Despite having played across the world with acts such as Curtis Stigers, KT Tunstall and Billy Ocean, Carl’s first love is jazz and we’re delighted that he is bringing this exciting ensemble back to Scott’s Jazz Club.

Joining Carl on bass will be drummer Eamonn Ferris, who has worked with Van Morrison and The Waterboys, and who recently appeared with Jozef Dani in January; and guitarist Steve McClenahan, who is no stranger to the Scott’s Jazz Club stage having played with Scott Flanigan’s Electric Band. Scott will make up the fourth member of this illustrious group on keyboards. Each musician is a fantastic player in his own right, and the combination of these four exciting players makes an ensemble to remember.

Expect tunes by Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Weather Report, Stevie Wonder and Chick Corea in what promises to be a fascinating concert.

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An accomplished London-based guitarist and composer, Jakub Klimiuk takes his quintet on tour with a brand new set of material, a follow-up to the critically acclaimed album ‘(un)balanced’, described by The Guardian as “a rare mix of New York edginess and Scandinavian avant-jazz impressionism.”
Expect a thrilling combination of scripted forms and improvised sections, interweaving melodic compositions with adventurous sonic explorations, “music which could engage and transcend genre boundaries,” according to UK Jazz News.
The band has appeared regularly at major UK jazz venues including PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho, Vortex Jazz Club, The Verdict, and has collaborated with leading artists such as saxophonist Mark Lockheart. The quintet has also toured widely across Europe, performing in cultural hubs like Berlin and Brussels.

“The future of jazz is in safe hands” - UK Jazz News

“A hugely accomplished guitarist with a formidable technique and also a composer of impressive maturity and vision.” - The Jazz Mann

“He is not only an excellent guitarist but also an accomplished compositional talent.” - Jazz Forum

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Released in 1969, In a Silent Way marked a pivotal moment in jazz history, introducing a fusion of jazz, rock, and ambient sounds. Featuring an all-star lineup—including Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, and Joe Zawinul - the album is a masterclass in mood and texture. With its electric instrumentation and atmospheric approach, In a Silent Way laid the foundation for the jazz fusion movement, influencing generations of musicians. 

Paying tribute to this iconic concert will be some of Dublin’s most eclectic improvisers: Tommy Halferty on guitar, Darragh O’Kelly on keyboards, Derek Whyte on bass and Brendan Doherty on drums.

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Regarded as the most important and influential musician on the Irish jazz scene, saxophonist / flautist and composer Michael Buckley has been playing professionally since the age of six when critics hailed him as a child prodigy. Born in Dublin city in 1971 Michael first came to prominence on an International level when, aged 10, he played flute with the legendary saxophonist George Coleman in the National Concert Hall. Though largely self-taught, his obvious talent has been developed by his father Dick Buckley, and such legends as Milt Hinton. Buckley has found his own unique voice playing both on saxophone and flute.

In the last several years Buckley has been collaborating with the World Jazz Orchestra where Michael was representing Ireland, also the Edinburgh jazz festival Orchestra (led by Tim Hagans) also small group tours and concerts with Dave Liebman , John Abercrombie, Joey Baron , Jason Rebello,Nils Wolgram , Tom Rainey , Chander Sardjoe , to name but a few.

Now in his early 40s, Buckley is rapidly becoming the most important producer of his generation, with countless albums from jazz to traditional to hip hop Michael is making a name for him self internationally as a producer and engineer.

Michael will be joined by some of Ireland’s most exciting jazz talents for this special concert: Scott Flanigan on piano, Dave Redmond on bass and Brendan Doherty on drums.

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Zak Irvine is a Belfast-based jazz pianist and bandleader originally from Bangor. He is currently studying a BMus in Music at Queen’s University. With a foundation in classical music, Zak has honed his piano technique from a young age, developing a polished and versatile style. Over the years he has transitioned into jazz, discovering a new passion for improvisation and cultivating a keen ear for complex harmonies and spontaneous creativity. Now a prominent figure in Northern Irelandʼs arts scene, he brings a unique voice to local bands, blending classical roots with jazz influences to create distinctive sounds. Through regular residencies at the Courthouse in Bangor, Bert’s Jazz Bar and collaborations with other artists, he continues to push musical boundaries, exploring new genres and creating original compositions.

Zak draws a lot of his inspiration from legendary pianists in Robert Glasper, Shaun Martin, Herbie Hancock and Jazz producer Kiefer. Playing lots of covers from these artists he will also be playing some of his own compositions live for the first time!

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Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Lauren Bush Quartet, the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary jazz. Fronted by Lauren Bush, whose enchanting vocals and emotive storytelling have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, this quartet promises a night of dynamic music and sophisticated arrangements. Known for her seamless fusion of classic jazz with a modern twist, Lauren's latest album "Tide Rises" showcases her prowess as both a vocalist and songwriter. Don't miss this chance to experience one of the leading lights in the jazz world.

Lauren will be joined by the Scott’s Jazz Club house band of Scott Flanigan on piano, Rohan Armstrong on bass and James Anderson on drums.

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Joe Webb, described as one of the UK’s most captivating young pianists, is excited to bring his music to Belfast for the first time!

With a performance CV that includes collaborations with renowned artists such as Wynton Marsalis and Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland, Joe is now making a name for himself as a band leader.

Inspired by performances together serving as the house band at in London venues for over two years, Joe began composing music specifically tailored to double bassist Will Sach and drummer Sam Jesson.

Webb’s ability to seamlessly intertwine the raw energy of 90’s “Brit pop” bands, his love for football, and his deep-rooted connection to the Jazz piano tradition, will no doubt captivate audiences and create an excitement from global audiences.

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Home/Lands is a musical exploration of home and what it means to belong, led by multi-instrumentalist & composer Alicia Gardener-Trejo.

With collaboration at the heart of the project, the band use the topography of familiar landscapes as catalysts for composition, take poems and short stories as writing prompts, and exchange musical stimulus in a pass-the-parcel approach. Their music plays with the sonic possibilities of low woodwinds & double bass, experimenting with fresh ideas of melody/bassline responsibilities. With strong influences from the world of jazz and folk, Home/Lands features improvisations, game-pieces and intricately crafted melodies.

Brodie Laird-Jarvie – Double Bass
Andrew Woodhead – Piano
Jonathan Silk – Drums
Alicia Gardener-Trejo – Baritone saxophone, flute, bass flute

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Ronan Guilfoyle has been a major figure in Irish jazz for more than thirty years, pushing the envelope of the music in the fields of composition, performance, and particularly rhythm, in which he is recognised internationally as a major innovator. For this concert Ronan presents Bemusement Arcade, his innovative new quartet devoted to expanding the rhythmic language of jazz via the tradition of blues, swing and standards. They recorded their debut album in Dublin in 2022.

Joining him in this adventure are three brilliant young musicians; Sam Norris, who at only 25 is already recognised as one of the UK’s most exciting young saxophonists; Chris Guilfoyle who has already established himself as one of Ireland’s leading guitarists, and Darren Beckett, the powerhouse Belfast drummer who carved out an international career based in New York, and now in the UK.

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