Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival 

This year's Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has an eclectic mix of performers. Des O'Driscoll picks the best gigs across the genres 
Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival 

Clockwise from top-left: Sienna Spiro, Adrian Younge, The Sultans of Ping

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025 - 21:00
Des O’Driscoll

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