Gregory Porter makes surprise appearance at Cork Jazz Festival launch

The 46th edition of the festival has kicked off, with 100,000 people expected to attend over the weekend

Grammy-winning jazz artist Gregory Porter made a special appearance at the Opening Night of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

The 46th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival officially kicked off on Thursday evening, with an opening event at the 85 Years of Blue Note Exhibition at St Peters.

Festival headliner Gregory Porter even made a surprise appearance at the launch event, which took place just ahead of his performance at Cork Opera House.