In the swing as festival off on right note

IN weather more likely to make one sing the blues, the world renowned Guinness Cork Jazz Festival got into its swing in venues across the city yesterday.

Thousands of people flocked to what is now one of the highlights of the country’s music calendar.

Over the weekend more than 40,000 music fans are expected to watch 120 acts with more than 1,000musicians from 27 countries in 80 clubs, pubs and hotels as well as master classes and fringe events around the city.