Jazz has been swinging its way around Dublin for over a century. Between 1919 and 1921, the Southern Syncopated Orchestra introduced Ireland’s capital to jazzy performances that featured legendary New Orleans clarinetist Sidney Bechetto. Today, the city’s jazz scene thrives with ‘The Jazz Room Dublin’. Inside Button Factory in Temple Bar, audiences are transported through the golden eras of the genre as they listen to a live band performing a carefully curated setlist with a drink in hand.
What is ‘The Jazz Room’?
‘The Jazz Room’ creates music magic through crafted performances where live bands celebrate musical traditions. Jazz concerts honour New Orleans’ legendary contribution to music history while blues performances celebrate the foundational genre that sparked jazz’s creation. One show might feature the swinging sounds of “Hello Dolly” by Louis Armstrong during a jazz concert, while another evening could showcase the raw power of B.B. King’s “The Thrill is Gone” in a blues tribute.
The Jazz Room in Dublin: Which concerts are on now?
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Step into the spirit of New Orleans with an evening devoted to legacy of jazz. This intimate concert brings the city’s unmistakable sound to life, delivering the lively rhythms, soulful improvisations, and timeless swing that defined early jazz culture. World-class musicians transport you to the birthplace of the genre with performances of hits like “When The Saints Go Marching In” and “On the Sunny Side of the Street”.
The Jazz Room: Tribute to The Blues
The blues tells stories that transcend time and circumstance, born from African American communities who created beauty from adversity through music that spoke what words alone could not express. This tribute showcases the genre’s evolution from its humble origins to its status as the foundation of jazz, featuring classics performed with the spontaneous spirit that defines authentic blues. Each performance honors the musical pioneers, from Irving Mills to Jimmy McHugh, who established blues as America’s most influential contribution to world music.
The Jazz Room: Tribute to Soul
The Jazz Room’s Tribute to Soul shines a spotlight on the enduring emotional power and cultural depth of soul music, weaving together gospel roots with a modern groove. Soul classics and iconic anthems are brought to life through impassioned vocals and heartfelt instrumentation, showcasing a genre celebrated for its spiritual resonance and universal appeal.
The Jazz Room Reviews in Dublin
Since debuting in Dublin, ‘The Jazz Room’ has received rave five-star reviews from audiences.
“What a wonderful evening, did our heart good!!!five stars plus, exceptional musicians” – 10 April
“Musicians were super. Venue was fabulous ” – 18 May
“It was absolutely fantastic! We need more evenings like this in Dublin! Very nice place, good atmosphere with a very good jazz band.” – 18 May
“Very beautiful experience!” – 16 August
On selected dates over the coming months, The Jazz Room series will be taking place at Button Factory in Temple Bar. On each night there’ll be two back-to-back performances, with the first starting at 6pm and the later one at 8pm. Doors open 45 minutes before the concert start time and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so try to arrive at the venue with some time to spare.