Mike Stern And Victor Wooten For Sligo Jazz Project, 16-21 July

Source: Ian Patterson
July 8, 2013
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The Sligo Jazz Project returns for its eighth edition from the 16th to 21st July. The SJP is unique among jazz festivals in Ireland in that it combines a summer school and full festival programme. This year, SJP welcomes former

Miles Davis

trumpet
1926 - 1991

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Mike Stern

guitar
b.1953

" data-original-title="" title="">Mike Stern, pianist

Kenny Werner

piano
b.1951

" data-original-title="" title="">Kenny Werner and two of the greatest contemporary electric bassists -

Bela Fleck

banjo
b.1958

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Victor Wooten

bass
b.1964

" data-original-title="" title="">Victor Wooten and

Janek Gwizdala

bass

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Stern and Wooten combine in a mouthwatering fusion band on Tuesday 16th with saxophonist

Bob Franceschini

saxophone, tenor
b.1961

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Derico Watson

" data-original-title="" title="">Derico Watson rounding out the quartet.

On the 17th Gwizdala fronts a trio showcasing two of Ireland��s most talented musicians �C guitarist Michael Nielsen and drummer Stephen Davis. This gig is part of a double bill that also features one of Ireland��s most progressive bands, The Ollam, which mixes traditional music and Indie rock as never before.

Other highlights include the specially commissioned piece The Barinthus Suite, inspired by Sligo��s megalithic landscape. Drummer

David Lyttle

drums
b.1984

" data-original-title="" title="">David Lyttle and double bassist

Eddie Lee

bass, acoustic
b.1961

" data-original-title="" title="">Eddie Lee wrote the suite in Sligo and will be joined for this performance by pianist Kenny Werner, former Jazz Messenger

Jean Toussaint

saxophone
b.1957

" data-original-title="" title="">Jean Toussaint on tenor saxophone, Mike Nielsen, piper/whistler Tyler Duncan and bodhran player John Joe Kelly, amongst others. Expect a heady blend of jazz, Celtic and hip-hop influences.

For fans of big band jazz the Dublin City Jazz Orchestra will rock Hawks Well Theater on Friday, 19th, with special guests singer

Ian Shaw

vocals
b.1962

" data-original-title="" title="">Ian Shaw, trombonist

Marshall Gilkes

trombone
b.1978

" data-original-title="" title="">Marshall Gilkes and Jean Toussaint adding additional spice to Ireland��s premier jazz big band.

The SJP��s traditional World Music night takes place on the 18th, with two genre-defying bands��Moxie and The Ollam��guaranteed to stir things up with jazz, bluegrass, trad, funk and punk all in the evening��s melting pot.

Education is a major component of SJP, and over 100 students students from a dozen different countries will participate in this year�� summer school. Classes include singing for all (including drummers!),ear training, improvisation, memorizing chord sequences and more besides. Workshops, Master classes and ensemble concerts will gather momentum throughout the week, leading up to the SJP All Stars concert on Saturday 21st, when the entire star-studded faculty gives a celebratory concert.

Don��t count on getting any early nights either, as jam sessions and club concerts run from 10pm until late each night. A feast of music is crowned with the SJP party on Sunday 21st, with the Lace providing its exuberant African rhythms and no doubt accompanying revelers into the wee hours. It all adds up to an unforgettable programme of the best in contemporary jazz/cutting edge music.

For further information see the festival website

BOX OFFICE: Tel: 071 916 1518

Mon �C Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 2-5pm, also open until show time.

In Person

Call in to our Box Office, which is located in the foyer of the Hawk��s Well, during opening hours, Monday to Friday 10am-5.30pm, Sat 2-5pm and until show time. You can pay by cash (in person only), cheque (with valid cheque card), Laser and by credit card. There is a 40 cent charge per ticket for credit card bookings.

By Phone

Call 071 916 1518. You can pay by Laser or credit card. There is a 40 cent charge per ticket for credit card bookings.

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