Irish Times jazz critic Philip Watson has selected my trio album as one of the top five Irish jazz albums of 2024!
I’m in seriously heavy company, along with the mighty Mary Coughlan, Niwel Tsumbu, Sue Rynhart and Adjunct Ensemble.
This is a huge recognition for me, I’m completely blown away! You can read the full piece here in The Ticket Magazine.
” Over 11 strong and rhythmically driven original tunes, the guitarist sounds both sweet-toned and gritty, straight-ahead and experimental; Hackett always seems to be searching for an original line and perspective. An assured and ambitious album that delivers much and, for the future, promises even more. “
Huge thanks to Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for funding the album through the MISP 2020.