Cork Jazz kicks off with surprise performance from Macy Gray at Coughlans Bar

Ahead of her sold out show at the Cork Opera House on Thursday night, the star treated fans to a secret intimate gig at Coughlans Bar

Macy Gray surprises fans with an electrifying intimate pop-up performance at Coughlans to kick of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Picture: Darragh Kane

This year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is already off to a flying start, with a surprise performance from American singer Macy Gray kicking things off on Wednesday night.

Ahead of her sold-out show at the Cork Opera House on Thursday evening, the star treated fans to a secret intimate gig at Coughlans Bar in Cork city.