Here is 'A Life Lived', the second video of my new series of compositions.I don't usually share personal matters on my website, but this needs an introduction. The pandemic and lockdown have been tough on everyone, and I had the added sorrow of my father passing away last April. I composed these pieces mostly during … Continue reading ‘A Life Lived’ – second video of new series
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New video of ‘Shimmer’
Let me present 'Shimmer'! This is the first in a series of six pieces I created using improvisation as a compositional process. The full EP will be released on Nov 26th. Created with support from Arts Council Ireland's #COVID-19 Crisis Response Award. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC7gMlO62d8
‘Shimmer’ EP out Nov 24
I'm proud to present my contribution which was supported by the Arts Council Ireland Covid-19 Crisis Response Award. I have composed and recorded six new pieces for guitar and electronics, and two live videos. I set myself a strict method of composing through improvisation. So all the main thematic material was written in the heat … Continue reading ‘Shimmer’ EP out Nov 24
‘JazzTempo’ project with Contempo Quartet
Very much looking forward to next week as I will be working with one of Ireland’s leading ensembles, the ConTempo Quartet! This wonderful project is put together by Galway Music Residency. The concept is to combine the classical string group with a jazz ensemble featuring myself and three of the finest exponents of jazz coming … Continue reading ‘JazzTempo’ project with Contempo Quartet
Solo performance at The Hunt Museum
Delighted to have been invited by The Hunt Museum in Limerick to perform a socially-distanced solo concert on Friday 31st July! It's free, but booking is essential. More info. on that here: https://www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/friday-lunchtime-jazz/