Sligo Jazz Project
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Sligo Jazz Project is an Irish international jazz summer school and festival which takes place in Sligo every July.[1]
It has featured Avishai Cohen, Rufus Reid, Paul Wertico, John Riley, Jean Toussaint, Martin Taylor, Soweto Kinch, Alec Dankworth, Michael Manring, Yellow Jackets, Ulf Wakenius, Andreas Oberg, Dominique DiPiazza, Norma Winstone, Cleveland Watkiss, Todd Coolman and Irish jazz musicians such as Louis Stewart, Mike Nielsen, Linley Hamilton and David Lyttle.[2] In 2011, Sligo Jazz Project had over eighty participants from twelve countries and offered full bursaries to four "exceptional young musicians".[3]
References[]
- ^ "'Rufus Reid, Kenny Wheeler, John Riley for Sligo Jazz Project 2012', Jazz Times". Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "'Ireland: Sligo Jazz Project featuring Michael Manring and John Golsby', Bassist Musician". Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "'Sligo Jazz Project - International Jazz Summer School & Festival', Discover Ireland". Retrieved 1 June 2012.
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Categories:
- Jazz festivals in Ireland
- Summer schools