Annual encore for Jazz Festival stalwart Connolly

Harry Connolly is a veteran of all 40 Cork Jazz Festivals having played at each and every one.

The 71-year-old saxophonist nonchalantly sipped a cup of tea on stage while waiting to perform with his band in the Shelbourne bar on MacCurtain St. They were playing six gigs over the weekend, but Connolly was taking it all in his relaxed stride.

“At least I’m famous in my own backyard,” he said. “It’s great fun every year. I still love it.”