A very special evening is in store as Improvised Music Company presents Paul Dunlea Big Band Live at The Sugar Club on December 15th.
Led by acclaimed trombonist, composer and arranger Paul Dunlea, the band comprises some of the leading big band specialists and improvising musicians from Ireland and the UK for an evening of original contemporary large ensemble jazz.
Dunlea has established a reputation for ambitious large ensemble writing and sold-out big band performances across Ireland.
The programme will feature entirely original compositions and arrangements by Dunlea, written specifically to showcase the artistry, individuality and collective power of this exceptional ensemble.
A rare opportunity to hear one of Ireland’s leading jazz composers present new work performed by an outstanding international cast of big band musicians.
“…a thoughtful and sensitive composer, with a gift for blending instruments to paint pictures in sound” — Irish Independent
Personnel
Vocals: Laoise Leahy
Guest soloist: Derek ‘Doc’ O’Connor (saxophone)
Saxophones: Ben Castle, Matthew Berrill, Paul Booth, Kelan Walsh
Trombones: Paul Dunlea, Michael Marshall, Eoin Kelly, Paul Frost
Trumpets: Ryan Quigley, Eamon Nolan, Ronan Dooney, Michael Mullins
Rhythm section: Cormac McCarthy (piano), Michael Riordan (bass), Paul Byrne (drums)
Improvised Music Company Presents Paul Dunlea Big Band Live at The Sugar Club on Tuesday December 15th.
Doors 8:30pm | Music 9pm | Tickets available here.
