Jazz Guitar / Gamelan / Electronica
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
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
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
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 … Continue reading Sligo Jazz Project 2020
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!