Clips from Eclipse: lift off for Blair/Huber
After a stirring EP provided a first glimpse, Eclipse ups the ante immeasurably further
Lucian Ban and Elevation, Rush, Sunnyside ****
There's a certain humility in the serene grandeur that this group shapes
Lisa O’Neill makes her Fermanagh debut in Blake’s
The No Train to Cavan singer heads Erne side
Kevin Hays, Live at the Stone, AHT Records **** recommended
New in our running choice of top jazz albums of the year
New Irish jazz releases dry up
Irish jazz artists choose to gig more than record. But is it really an active choice?
Lucy-Anne Daniels is a semi-finalist in the upcoming Herbie Hancock Institute jazz vocals contest
Paris to host the glittering affair next month
Duke’s the word by George: Christian McBride and Ursa Major new album and Ronnie’s shows
Entering the Mothers of Invention icon George Duke's universe, the "Young Lions Epoch" bass don brings his kick ass band to Ronnie's
Jalen Baker, RePaved, Cellar Music ****
A love letter to Houston - strong chamber jazz arrangements figure on an album that is full of character and warmth
Julian Joseph to play Rhapsody in Blue with the Ulster Orchestra
A rare appearance in Belfast by Julian Joseph is a highlight this autumn.
Terje Gewelt, The Old Tree, Resonant Music **** recommended
A magisterial sweep to the Nordic poise and mood throughout is instantly convincing and rewarding
Piano icon Huw Warren guests on the new album from Mali Sheard
Ankora saxophonist Sheard has roots in Tomorrow's Warriors and studied at the Royal Academy of Music
Mari Wilson, Girl About Town, Beehive ****
Ideal weekend 1980s throwback pop listening full of super, tuneful, songs
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