'Palpable energy' of Jazz Fest welcomed back to Cork's streets and stages 

From its humble beginnings at the Metropole Hotel 47 years ago, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has grown into one of the city’s most anticipated annual events, with packed venues, hotels, and bars boosting the coffers of local businesses

Lee Fields of Lee Fields and The Expressions will play the Cork Opera House this Saturday.

The 47th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival kicked off with a surprise appearance from Lee Fields at Cork Opera House on Thursday night.

Arguably the greatest pure soul singer alive, his surprise appearance at the official launch comes ahead of the 75-year-old's gig at the Cork Opera House on Saturday night.