Guinness Cork Jazz Festival reviews: Brandee Younger, Ralph Towner, Jeff Parker 

Three artists brought the sacred power of music back to converted church venues at the weekend 

Brandee Younger at St Peter's, North Main Street.  Picture: Darragh Kane

Brandee Younger at St Peter's; Ralph Towner at Triskel; Jeff Parker at St Luke's 

 At its best, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is one long weekend celebration that, crucially, provides a wide variety of moods, experiences – and decibels. For every loud and electrifying Block Rockin’ Beats at the Opera House and carousing concert at the Metropole Festival Club, there are quieter corners, in smaller venues, where the focus is often on a single musician, in an intimate solo setting.