This year’s festival saw record numbers of trade and is estimated to have brought €20 million into the local economy

It is estimated that at least €20m was spent in the local economy and that trade has surpassed previous years.

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is proving an “absolutely fantastic” boost for the city’s hotel, pub, and restaurant trade, with business owners delighted at the crowds packing out venues .

A feast for the eyes as well as the ears, St. Peter's Church hosts the work of African American fine art photographer Chuck Stewart. Don O'Mahony reports.

Inviting Jazz lovers from near and far, the October bank holiday weekend creates a boost for the local Cork economy.

Cork Jazz Festival continued on Saturday with 40,000 expected to attend events in the city over the weekend after high ticket sales

Ahead of her appearance as part of the We Got The Jazz photography exhibition, harpist Brandee Younger talks about being part of Beyonce’s Homecoming and finding the groove, writes Don O’Mahony.

The Jazz Fest will be full on this year — after Covid years — and it will be brilliant to see and hear so much local music streaming out of so many doors. Ronan Leonard reports

With a career spanning over three decades that spans the development of modern UK soul, singer and songwriter Omar isn’t content to rest on his laurels, throwing himself into a collaborative gig at the Everyman on Saturday October 29, with Dublin’s Mås Exödus and US rap legend Jeru the Damaja - he speaks with Mike McGrath-Bryan.

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns this bank holiday weekend for its 43rd year, bringing a world class line-up of acts to the banks of the Lee.

Ronan Leonard caught up with the people behind the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, as they were fine-tuning this year’s festival

Jazzanova find hidden layers in Detroit label, writes Don O’Mahony, as they prepare for Cork showcase gig

Seán McCarthy, who owns SoHo on Grand Parade, was speaking ahead of this weekend’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival which he said is “great” for the industry but that publicans continue to look over their shoulders

One of the foremost exponents of a new generation of jazz to emerge from the UK in recent years, Manchester trio GoGo Penguin are set to wow gig-goers at the Everyman on Friday, October 28. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with pianist Chris Illingworth.

Prince’s New Power Generation accompanied the Minneapolis rock legend through albums and touring through the 1990s - six years after his passing, members of the band reassemble at Cork’s Opera House to celebrate his legacy. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks to NPG keyboardist and former Prince musical director Morris Hayes.

While he bears the responsibility and legacy of his legendary father Fela Kuti’s work with respect and aplomb, Nigerian singer and songwriter Seun Kuti has long forged his own path, working with members of Egypt 80 to move messages of empowerment and change forward. Ahead of his late-night show at the Everyman on Saturday, October 29, he talks with Mike McGrath-Bryan.

Cork's theatres gear up to host gigs as part of the Cork Jazz Festival this weekend

Fermoy music men Brian and Paud O’Reilly have been a constant presence with their group Loudest Whisper since the 1960s, and they are back in Cork tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. They talked with Donal O’Keeffe about their passion for music.

Des Hopkins who has been a drummer and bandleader for more than seven decades, will lead his band at the 2022 Cork Guinness Jazz Festival in The Clayton Cork City Hotel.

This Thursday, October 27, is expected to be the busiest day as over 8,000 passengers fly into and out of Munster’s busiest and best-connected international airport.

Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that a revised timetable will be in place this October Bank Holiday weekend on all routes. 

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival runs from Thursday, October 27, to bank holiday Monday, October 31.

Cork’s marquee music weekend is nearly upon us - and for the first time since 2019, it’ll be the full Guinness Cork Jazz Weekend experience, with music and more in venues right around the city and county. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with some of the city’s music professionals about the buzz heading into it.

"You can video chat, so you get a vibe, you see if you liked them, and then you could always meet up in person. It's almost like the first date before the first date." 

New events include performances at the Triskel and St Luke's

The popular singer has performed live shows and at festivals across the country, including Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Decolonising Sexuality Festival, and Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival.

Synonymous with festival vibes and packed dancefloors, the three acts join a growing line-up for this October’s Jazz festival, and all have sold out Cork Opera House before

In its 44th year, the long-standing iconic festival brings back different memories for different people, but one staple runs through the lot: the atmosphere and the buzz is electric.

“It is probably the biggest weekend of the year for Cork”.

Cork Jazz Festival show the potential for the city to have more weekend focused music festivals, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

CORK’S hospitality industry is celebrating what has been described as a “small victory” for the sector after the successful return of its much-anticipated jazz festival.

So many good acts on across the venues at this year's festival, says Stevie G in his Downtown column 

THE hospitality industry in Cork is gearing up for a long weekend of jazz and blues, as the Cork Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday afternoon.

The warning came into effect at 12pm on Saturday. 

And I'll be there for Bird On The Wire - The Songs Of Leonard Cohen, says Ronan Leonard

Singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow talks jazz and squeezing enjoyment from these Covid times. Don O'Mahony reports

Mark Murphy has his hand in programming this year’s Jazz - and performing in it. The Choice Cuts promoter talks about helping bring things together - and what some of the challenges have been in the past few weeks.

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble has the key to the city as they take over the Cork Jazz Festival, says Don O'Mahony

This is a unique opportunity to witness Yasiin Bey at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, says Stevie G in his Downtown colum 

‘Here’s to Ireland’s first big festival in more than 18 months’ — Guinness Cork Jazz Festival chairwoman Fiona Collins is getting ready for a busy weekend ahead

Bus services will continue to operate for passengers travelling on the Cork/Dublin Heuston and Cork/Tralee services while passengers travelling from Cobh and Midleton will also be affected 

Matthew Halsall is a leading light in UK jazz - but with last year’s Salute to the Sun album, he casts his net wider, taking in a variety of sounds and influences from all over the world. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks with the Gondwana Records founder ahead of his Everyman Palace gigs this weekend as part of Cork Jazz Festival.

Jazz Glennon, the new marketing manager at The Imperia Hotel, talks about her work and family life, and looks ahead to the Cork Jazz Festival this weekend, in our Person to Person

Looking forward to her Cork Jazz Weekend performance, Don O’Mahony chats with Laila Biali and discovers the classically trained pianist found her identity touring with rock legends like Suzanne Vega and Sting

It’s the busiest weekend of the year for the Leeside music community, as the Guinness Cork Jazz Weekend turns the city into a worldwide stage for music of all kinds. Mike McGrath-Bryan casts an eye over the weekend.

Scaling the heights of the Irish festival scene in a manner akin to their namesake, King Kong Company have became a cult sensation all their own, on their way to headlining the Opera House this Sunday night. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks with bandleader (and Irish Music Industry Podcast host) Mark Graham.

If you prefer a more relaxed setting for jazz, Don O’Mahony has the solution

Ronan Leonard talks to Jay Beckenstein of Spyro Gyra about how he manages to juggle life on tour and making records with daily life... and, of course, jazz!

Don O’Mahony hails the Guinness Cork Jazz Fringe Festival... which has dozens of events to complement the main acts.

Ronan Leonard says a three-in-one concert featuring the OhnO! Jazzband, Hyde Park Brass and Les Fanflures promises to be an exhilarating concert