Go ahead Austrian guitarist Hannes Riepler, County Roscommon based Partisans legend Phil Robson appearing with his trio and the Joe Henderson inspired US saxist Meilana Gillard with her quartet featuring US tenorist Joel Frahm, who was significant in the early career of Brad Mehldau, are acts in the line-up of this year's City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival. The 22nd running of the event, heavily sponsored by Diageo and encompassing a substantial fringe hosted by pubs and restaurants across Derry, the festival, nurtured, run and supported by Derry City and Strabane District Council, venues include pianist John Leighton's pub Bennigan's, The Playhouse and The Great Hall of Magee. Hannes Riepler, photo: press. Dates are 27 April -1 May. Details
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