Since 2005, Sligo Jazz Project has hosted Europe’s largest and most inclusive jazz summer school alongside its internationally renowned jazz festival, bringing some of the finest names in international jazz to County Sligo. This year, they will celebrate their twentieth anniversary by welcoming 35 artists, their largest faculty yet, helmed by legendary American bassist Rufus Reid as Guest of Honour, and acclaimed Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana as Artist in Residence.
Previous festival acts have included Mike Stern/ Victor Wooten Band, Dhafer Youssef, Kenny Werner, Avishai Cohen, Yellowjackets, Christian Scott, The Bad Plus and many more.
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- Admission fees: Paid and Free Admission please check here for details
- Open: July 22nd – 27th
- Suitable for younger children: Yes
- Indoor facilities: Yes
- Dining/refreshments: Subject to event premises
- Guide dogs: Please contact the organiser
- Toilets: On-site
- Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking
- Accessibility: Please contact the organisers
About Sligo town
Sligo town is the hub of the county and you will experience everything great in life while visiting – great food and drink, the very best festivals and live music and a cultural rhythm that is totally unique. It’s name in Irish is Sligeach which means ‘Shelly Place’, giving a great indication to our coastal and food heritage.
You will stroll along the banks of the beautiful Garavogue River and enjoy the natural beauty of Doorly Park and Lough Gill. The towering Benbulben Mountain is always in your frame and historic Knocknarea mountain with Queen Maeve’s burial cairn on the summit regularly pops in to view.
You will meet the friendliest people in the world and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You can easily get around Sligo town and the nearby coastal seaside villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point by public transport too;
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