New Opera MR. PRESIDENT a great success

It was a real privilege to be a part of this wonderful inclusive production. Lots of wonderful photos available here. Massively proud of all the actors and singers from That's Life and of course our band Electric Dreams!It was so inspiring and exciting to work with such a great team of WhistleBlast Quartet, Soprano Catherine … Continue reading New Opera MR. PRESIDENT a great success

In Flow & ConTempo concert for Galway International Arts Festival

It's wonderful to be part of the programme for Galway International Arts Festival again this year. I'll be performing Javanese Gamelan with In Flow, in a new collaboration with classical string quartet ConTempo and composer Bianca Gannon. 'Full Circle' will be a captivating musical journey exploring cyclical structures, and themes of home and beyond.  Tickets are €16 … Continue reading In Flow & ConTempo concert for Galway International Arts Festival

New Opera with That’s Life and Whistleblast Quartet

Really delighted to be a part of this inclusive new Opera 'Mr. President' together with WhistleBlast Quartet and That's Life. Kindly supported by Irish National Opera, The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and RTÉ. Rehearsals are underway and going great! It's going to be a wonderful spectacle, don't miss it! Book now for this … Continue reading New Opera with That’s Life and Whistleblast Quartet

Album in iconic Galway record store Bell Book and Candle

Just a little post to let you know that not only can you buy my album online, but there are also CDs for sale in this absolute gem of a shop Bell Book and Candle!It's a true Galway institution, and in my opinion the coolest record and book shop in the country. If you're in … Continue reading Album in iconic Galway record store Bell Book and Candle

Aengus Hackett Trio album out today!

I'm delighted to share with you that my debut album with Aengus Hackett Trio is out today on all platforms. It's available to buy both in digital format and on CD on Bandcamp. Please check it and grab yourself a copy! Also on all major platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify. Huge thanks to Department of Tourism, … Continue reading Aengus Hackett Trio album out today!

Trio album review – UK Vibe

Very chuffed with this lovely review of the album by UK Vibe! Truly humbled to be compared to serious jazz greats Pat Metheny, Lage Lund and Rotem Sivan 🤯Kind words by Steve Williams Heath, thanks so much! Full review below at ukvibe.org https://ukvibe.org/album_reviews/aengus-hackett-trio/

Album review

Very thrilled with the first review of the Aengus Hackett Trio album!Lovely words from Stephen Graham of UK jazz blog Marlbank. Truly humbled to be compared to the mighty Mary Halvorson and Eivind Aarset! 😯 "Tunes make you stick around. Best track is the electronics shrouded 'Gerrymandering' that has firm bass developmental scene setting from … Continue reading Album review

Trio album launch date added for Dublin

Very happy to be doing a second date to launch my album with Aengus Hackett Trio . It will be in association with Improvised Music Company, at a wonderful new venue in Dublin. 6 April, 8pm - The Cooler at The Complex,  Dublin 7 Tickets here

First taste of new trio album

Delighted to share a snippet of the first track of my upcoming album with Aengus Hackett Trio! Check out the full track of 'Ximenyr' on my bandcamp page, and I hope to see you at either of the launch gigs (tickets here): 31 March - An Taibhdhearc, Galway 6 Apr - The Cooler, Dublin 7 

Aengus Hackett Trio at An Taibhdhearc

Delighted to announce that I will be launching my debut album with Aengus Hackett Trio next month! Featuring two of Ireland's finest jazz musicians, Derek Whyte and Matthew Jacobson, the album spans jazz, rock, electronica and free improv. I will be launching the album with a concert at An Taibhdhearc, Galway on 31 March. Tickets available here