First headline act announced for Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
The festival attracts almost 100,000 people to the stages and streets of Cork city centre and beyond annually. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Double Grammy award winner Gregory Porter has been announced as the first headline act at the Guinness Cork Jazz festival next year.
Fresh off his performances on The Late Late Show and the Graham Norton show,
Mr Porter is making a triumphant return to Ireland after a seven-year hiatus.
Porter's announcement as the first headliner for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2024 comes on the heels of the festival's immensely successful 2023 edition.
The festival is one of the biggest and longest-running events on the Irish music calendar.
It attracts almost 100,000 people to the stages and streets of Cork city centre and beyond annually.
The festival features over 1,000 musicians from more than 20 countries, and a Guinness Music Trail in over 70+ pubs, theatres, clubs and hotel venues across the city, Douglas and Kinsale.
Festival Director Mark Murphy said that they are thrilled to announce Gregory Portery as their first headline act.
"His talent is extraordinary and sets the bar as we create another stellar weekend line-up which will feature jazz greats and Irish and international musicians and emerging talent who are pushing the boundaries of the genre.
"We’re also again planning pop-up surprise events, late-night parties, collaborations and brass bands marching through the city streets, so don’t miss out.”
Rory Sheridan, Head of Partnerships at Diageo Ireland said that their aim is to continue to raise the profile of the event nationally and internationally.
Meanwhile, Gregory Porter has also just released his first-ever Christmas album, "Christmas Wish," a heartwarming tribute to the festive season and the timeless works of legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Dinah Washington, and Nat King Cole.
The album, featuring three original tracks, showcases Porter's signature class and sophistication.
It was recorded in iconic studios including Sear Sound Studio in New York City and London's Crossways Studio and Abbey Road Studios.
Joining Porter on stage at the Cork Opera House is his talented ensemble, including longtime pianist Chip Crawford, Emmanuel Harrold on drums and percussion, Gregoire Maret on harmonica, Jahmal Nichols on bass, Ondre Pivec on Hammond organ, and Tivon Pennicott on flute, soprano saxophone, and tenor saxophone.
Tickets for Gregory Porter's headline performance at the festival in October of next year will go on sale tomorrow (Wednesday) at noon on guinnesscorkjazz.com.
They are priced at €55 + booking fee €60 + booking fee for seats.
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