Ant Law: guitar
Brigitte Beraha: voice

British guitarist Ant Law, hailed as “a game changer” (The Guardian), blends jazz innovation with global influences, from Arabic music to Perfect 4ths tuning. His sixth album, Ensooneed (August 2024), collaborates with Milan-born vocalist Brigitte Beraha, whose multilingual roots shape her genre-defying sound.. Beraha, known for ethereal improvisation and electronic experimentation, has released five solo albums, including Blink (2022). Both artists push boundaries—Law through virtuosic ensembles, Beraha via vocal exploration—cementing their status as jazz visionaries.

Emilia Martensson: voice
Paul Clarvis: drums
Conor Murray: bass
Ant Law: guitar

Emilia Mårtensson is an award-winning Swedish vocalist based in Berlin, celebrated for her haunting, ethereal voice and intimate storytelling. A standout in the UK jazz scene during the past decade, she won Vocalist of the Year at the 2016 Parliamentary Jazz Awards and a MOBO with Kairos 4tet. Her 2024 duo project with pianist Matt Robinson reimagines the piano-vocal format with fresh improvisation. Passionate about nurturing talent, she founded Beyond Vocals, a global platform for singers, offering workshops and summer retreats.
"A voice of remarkable expressive depth" – Jazzwise.

5pm – 7pm Hawk’s Well Theatre Lobby

Catch some spontaneous performances featuring the 150 or so summer school participants who flock to Sligo each year for the love of jazz! You’d never know who might show up to join in.

THE FREDDIE HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
Freddie Hendrix: trumpet
Oli Hayhurst: bass
Sun-Mi Hong: drums
Scott Flanigan: piano

& guests:
Gareth Lockrane: flutes
Micheal Murray: alto saxophone
Paul Dunlea: trombone


Three-time Grammy-winning trumpeter Freddie Hendrix is one of jazz 's most dynamic and in-demand performers, known for his electrifying versatility across genres. A Teaneck, NJ native, he has shared stages with legends like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Christian McBride, while also shining as a composer and educator. With degrees from William Paterson and New Jersey City University, Hendrix has taught at Princeton, The New School, and abroad, and his global performances span 50 countries - including two White House appearances for President Obama. Whether leading his own groups or anchoring big bands, his powerful trumpet voice and 100+ recording credits make every performance unmissable.

SASHA BERLINER QUARTET
Sasha Berliner: vibraphone
John Goldsby: bass
Kush Abadey: drums
Pablo Held: piano

Sasha Berliner, a San Francisco-born vibraphonist and composer, rose to prominence after studying with Stefon Harris at the New School. Her debut album Azalea (2019), blending jazz with electronic and political themes, earned critical acclaim, while her sophomore release Onyx (2022) topped charts and featured all-star collaborators. The first woman and youngest winner of DownBeat’s "Rising Star - Vibraphone" award (2020), she has headlined major festivals (Newport, Montreal) and performs with icons like Christian McBride. A professor at UC Irvine, her genre-defying third album Fantome was released to critical acclaim this year, solidifying her as a visionary in modern jazz. sashaberlinermusic.com

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