Waterford to swing at Jazz Weekender

Jazz aficianados can add a new date to their festival calendar with the news that the Viking Triangle in Waterford City is to host its first ever jazz weekend next month.

Details of the Waterford Jazz Weekender were announced yesterday and the event will feature an eclectic mix of swing, bebop, New Orleans, jazz-funk, modern jazz, gypsy jazz, big band, and blues at 10 free gigs between September 5 and 7. All of the performances will be held at a number of outdoor and pub venues.

The festival is the brainchild of jazz musician and music lecturer at WIT, Phil Collins, who is hoping for “an amazing weekend of music” in the city.