Cork Jazz Festival review: Brian Jackson pays tribute to Gil Scott-Heron at event's impressive first gig

An early start to the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival saw Scott-Heron's collaborator dig deep on the incredible music they made together 

Brian Jackson at Cork Opera House for the first gig of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Picture: Darragh Kane

Brian Jackson: We Almost Lost Detroit, Cork Opera House, Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

 One of the issues for attendees at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has always been pacing. Veterans knew not to go so hard on Friday night, as they’d be flagging by Sunday. But now, the 2024 event has further complicated matters by kicking off on a Wednesday.