Tuesday 24 July
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE EXCEPT WHERE STATED
4:30pm Hargadons: Official Festival Launch party | Paul Clarvis and Friends
A Sligo Jazz regular, Paul Clarvis has worked with stars so diverse as Hans Zimmer, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney and Hozier, but enjoys nothing more than a swinging jazz session in Sligo’s most famous pub. Paul is joined by Sligo’s Mike Nielsen and some surprise guests.
6pm Riverside Hotel: Jam Session
Jam Session featuring a host of international talent from Europe’s premier jazz summer school
8pm Hawk’s Well Theatre €18/15/9 | Liane Carroll and Friends
The sequel to last year’s stunning “Ladies of Jazz” opening concert, a night of multinational splendour, with songs and tunes featuring:
SHANNON BARNETT (Australia/De) Trombone
LIANE CARROLL (UK) Voice
SARA COLMAN (UK) Voice
MEILANA GILLARD (USA/NI) Saxophone
EMILIA MARTENSSON (SWE/Slv) Voice
With John Goldsby (USA/De) Bass
David Lyttle (NI) drums
Malcolm Edmonstone (UK) piano
10pm Riverside Hotel: Jam Session
Jam Session featuring a host of international talent from Europe’s premier jazz summer school