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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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Announcing our 7th instalment of our JAZZ FUTURES programme, where we celebrate and promote the next generation of jazz musicians in Ireland, and this time it’s Dublin-based saxophonist, Hayley Kavanagh.

Hayley Kavanagh is a Dublin-based saxophonist and flautist who’s become an active player on the Irish jazz scene since returning last year after a number of years living and performing in Prague and Berlin.

Since returning to Ireland she’s contributed as a sideman in various collaborative projects, and established her own ensembles. She’s also the co-founder of the Arthur’s Jazz Jam in the popular city venue, Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club, and curates the Jazz Event Guide ‘Cookin’ Dublin’.

Hayley will present new compositions which have yet to be performed on stage as well as a selection of tunes from some of her biggest influences from the hard bop era, such as Joe Henderson and Hank Mobley. Joining Hayley on the night will be the resident Scott’s Jazz Club house band of Scott Flanigan (piano), Rohan Armstrong (bass) and James Anderson (drums)

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Mark Williams is a Belfast-born guitarist, composer, and educator who relocated to Newcastle upon Tyne in 1999 to pursue a BMus (Hons) in Jazz, Popular, and Commercial Music. Upon completing his degree, he established himself as a prominent figure in the contemporary music scene.

In December, Williams released Long Way Out, the highly anticipated third album from his trio. The album showcases a blend of jazz and rock influences, offering a particularly intelligent brand of fusion that makes for very rewarding listening. The trio finds a lot to say within the format of the guitar trio, delivering distinctive compositions and an innovative use of effects and loops. This approach crafts a unique modern sound that distinguishes them from traditional guitar-led jazz trios.

For their upcoming performances, the trio will perform a selection of material from Long Way Out, along with brand new compositions, continuing to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz.

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Born from the collaboration of lead guitarist Mateusz Chmielewski, violinist Niall Lynch, rhythm guitarist Nicolas Deschatrettes and bassist Bill Johnston, Belleville brings together influences from Swing, Bop, Gypsy Jazz and Country Western to deliver a foot-taping and finger-snapping jazz experience.
Especially for Scott's Jazz club, they are joined by Matthew Dowie.

Matthew Dowie is active in a variety of styles from rock and fusion to gypsy jazz. Matthew is currently undertaking a Master’s in Music Composition at Queen’s University.

The last time Belleville performed at Scott's Jazz Club the show sold out, so book early for this one!

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Derry-born but Dublin-residing guitarist Tommy Halferty has been a defining force in Ireland’s jazz scene for over four decades. He has played with some of jazz’s finest musicians, such as Lee Konitz and Benny Golson. Now approaching his 80th year, Tommy’s life is the subject of an 11-part documentary series from Director / Producer Peter Moc that explores his remarkable journey— from his early influences and formative encounters to his extensive career as a performer, composer, and educator.

Joining Tommy will be two of Ireland’s most original and in-demand rhythm section players: acclaimed drummer and educator Kevin Brady and Sean Maynard Smith on bass.

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We’re thrilled to welcome one of Ireland’s leading jazz bassists to Scott’s Jazz Club with his band for their debut album All In Motion!

Known for his international collaborations with visiting musicians to Ireland, Dublin-based Dave Redmond has assembled an all-star cast for this record: George Colligan is one of the world’s leading jazz musicians and pianists; Stéphane Mercier is one of the most in-demand saxophonists on the European jazz scene, and when coupled with Darren Beckett's dynamic drumming, this exciting ensemble create a captivating sonic landscape that transcends traditional jazz boundaries.

Listeners can expect a rich tapestry of sound, where each track unfolds with a perfect balance of structure and spontaneity. Redmond’s compositions, characterized by intricate melodies and thoughtful arrangements, provide the perfect canvas for the quartet’s collective improvisation.

From the pulsating rhythms, jaw dropping piano solos, soulful saxophone solos, and
the deep resonance of the double bass, this quartet takes the audience on a
mesmerizing journey through the realms of contemporary jazz.

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Vienna born London based musician Guido Spannocchi predominantly known for his woodwind skills, especially alto and baritone saxophone as well as flute, has come to international attention since the release of his entirely analogue album "Ahead Only" in 2017. Spannocchi has since focused on composing and performing his original music in various settings and ensembles and has published over 10 albums and EPs on his label audioguido records. His most recent albums "Perihelion" 2022 and "Live at Porgy & Bess" 2023 have gained him international press coverage and critical acclaim in print media like Jazzwise, Die Presse, Wiener Zeitung and The Wire as well as significant radio presence on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6, JazzFM, OE1, WWFMU and many more.

Spannocchi has played with artists like The Sun Ra Arkestra, Joe Zawinul, Bobby McFerrin and more, he has had official concerts and recordings with Nubya Garcia, Larry Bartley, Tony Kofi, Nigel Price, Jay Phelps, Maria Chiara Argiro, Alabaster DePlume, Ruth Goller, Simon Bolivar Orchestra (El Sistema) and many more.

Spannocchi was artist in residence at Vogue Fashion Week Tokyo 2019 and hosts a local London radio show runs a youth orchestra in a council school in East London as well as publishes articles for the Independent Society of Musicians and runs several regular nights in London. Spannocchi regularly contributes to the London Jazz Festival with his own performances as well as with programming for various clubs.

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