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‘JazzTempo’ project with Contempo Quartet

Posted on by aengushackett in Jazz, News

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 out of the west of Ireland; Matthew Berrill, Barry Donohue and Róisín Mulliez.

We will perform a selection of Matthew’s compositions and some jazz standards, all arranged by Matthew Berrill.

Absolutely thrilled to be part of this socially-distanced project. Massive thanks to GMR for keeping the scene alive during #COVID-19!

More about JazzTempo here: https://thisisgalway.ie/hmmm-what-is-jazztempo/

Sligo Jazz Project 2020

Posted on by aengushackett in Jazz, News

I have been invited by Sligo Jazz Project to record a solo set from home, as part of their online festival this year!

This is a huge honour for me, as I attended the summer school and festival as a teenager and it was a very formative time for me.

It will stream on Fri 24th July, as part of a night featuring the finest in Irish Jazz acts such as Mike Nielsen, Michael Buckley and Paul Dunlea.

All details available on http://www.sligojazz.ie

Rock of Ages

Posted on by aengushackett in News

I had great fun last week performing lead guitar in Galway Musical Society’s production of ‘Rock of Ages’. A solid week of indulging in guilty pleasures, playing 80s rock and face-melting guitar solos. Here is a pic of the epic band I was a part of!