2024 is a special year of celebration dedicated to the enduring legacy of Alice Coltrane. A special collaboration – Celebrating Alice Coltrane – Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarp Collective featuring Brian Jackson – will feature internationally acclaimed harpist Alina Bzhezhinska, distinguished composer, musician and legendary Gil Scott-Heron collaborator Brian Jackson, and celebrated saxophonist Tony Kofi – all esteemed artists affiliated with BBE Music. Together, they will present a unique and captivating performance at this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival at the sold-out show on Friday 25th October and the newly added date of Thursday 24th October in Triskel Arts Centre.
All of the artists involved have profound admiration for the work of Alice Coltrane and will bring their unique tribute performances to the celebration. They have diligently curated a program that will showcase Alice’s most revered compositions, such as “Journey in Satchidananda”, “Shiva Loka” and “Ptah The El Daoud”, alongside their own original compositions, which bear the imprint of Coltrane’s universal vision.
For this momentous occasion, they will be joined by a stellar ensemble, featuring Alina on harp and electronics, Brian on keyboard and flute, Tony on saxophone, supported by the rhythmic mastery of Mikele Montolli on bass and Joel Prime on drums/percussion.
Brian Jackson
Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is one of the biggest and longest-running events on the Irish music calendar, and its electrifying performances attract almost 100,000 people to the stages and streets of Cork city center and beyond annually. The festival, which is going into its 46th year, features over 1000 musicians from more than 20 countries, and a Guinness Music Trail in over 70+ pubs, theatres, clubs and hotel venues across Cork city and Kinsale.
Tickets for the second performance of Celebrating Alice Coltrane – Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarp Collective featuring Brian Jackson on Thursday 24th October in Triskel Arts Centre as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2024 are now on sale at guinnesscorkjazz.com. They are priced at €35+ booking fee. Don’t miss the chance to experience this fantastic evening of celebration of one of Jazz’s early icons.
Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will take place again over the October bank holiday weekend in 2024. Keep an eye on guinnesscorkjazz.com or follow the festival on @GuinnessCorkJazz on Instagram so you don’t miss out when more electrifying performances go on sale next year! The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is supported by Diageo, Fáilte Ireland, Cork City Council and Cork Airport. #GCJF24 #GuinnessCorkJazz
