Jazz on the Bay on KCSM/Jazz 91.fm/ Episode 7: Wayne Shorter
2022-09-25 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O’Reilly
Episode 7: Wayne Shorter https://kcsm.org/
KCSM.org 9am-10am (California)/ 5pm – 6pm (Ireland)

In this episode of Jazz on the Bay, Melanie meets the legendary Wayne Shorter, whose long career encompasses 50 years of jazz innovation. A multi Grammy-award winner, weaned on bebop in the 40s who broke new ground as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers,and later joined Miles Davis’ second great quintet, he co-founded the jazz fusion band “Weather Report”, and continues to be a prolific composer of orchestral jazz. In this programme, Wayne shares his extraordinary life story and career, his inspirations and many recordings. (Originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1, Ireland’s National Broadcasting station).

Swing on a Sunday Afternoon: O'Reilly/Doherty/Fleming
2022-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | St Ann’s Church, 18 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 YV57, Ireland
Jazz On A Sunday Afternoon is the perfect Jazz trio in the perfect venue. The coming together of three great artists to deliver a celebration of the songs from The Great American Songbook made popular by the legendary jazz singers of Ella Fitzgerald, Jon Hendricks, Anita O Day, Mel Torme, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Nina Simone. All three hail from Dublin and re-unite to bring you great music and a warm ambiance for a Sunday afternoon in September! Melanie O’Reilly – Vocals, Jim Doherty – Piano, Dave Fleming – Bass

Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2022-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | The Barn Bistro Glanmire, The Barn, Tivoli, Glanmire, Cork, County Cork, T45 X684, Ireland
For Cork Jazz Festival weekend! Melanie sings the Great American Songbook with Gediminas Karkauskas on piano, and Dave Mooney on bass.

Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2022-10-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | The Barn Bistro Glanmire, The Barn, Tivoli, Glanmire, Cork, County Cork, T45 X684, Ireland
Cork Jazz Festival weekend! Melanie sings the Great American Songbook with Gediminas Karkauskas on piano, and Dave Mooney on bass.

Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O'Reilly
2022-10-30 09:00 - 10:00 | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Melanie presents her award-winning series Jazz on the Bay on KCSM.org: Episode 8, featuring virtuoso vocalist Bobby McFerrin who ranks among the most distinctive and original singers in contemporary music. In this programme Bobby shares his beginnings, his inspirations and his musical journey, while chatting to Melanie in the grounds of the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2022-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 | The Barn Bistro Glanmire, The Barn, Tivoli, Glanmire, Cork, County Cork, T45 X684, Ireland
Cork Jazz Festival weekend! Melanie sings the Great American Songbook with Gediminas Karkauskas on piano, and Dave Mooney on bass

Melanie O'Reilly's Bossa Nua Trio
2022-11-05 19:30 - 21:00 | CDMX Restaurant, 5A Cornmarket, Ferrybank South,, Wexford, Co.Wexford, Y35 A260, Ireland
Melanie with Bossa Nua Trio, featuring Michael Behan on guitar, and Dave Mooney on Bass, performing the songs that “seduced the world”.

Melanie guests with Hot 4 Trio
2022-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie guests with Hot 4 Trio, Kilkenny’s top jazz group. Carole Nelson -piano, Dave Mooney -bass, Brian O Driscoll ,Drums.

Melanie & That Swing Thing
2022-11-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie and her Wexford Jazz Vocal student group That Swing Thing performing as guest spot at the Arts Cabaret at the Frederick Douglass Festival.

Jazz on the Bay. Episode 9. featuring Kitty Margolis
2022-11-27 09:00 - 10:00 | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O’Reilly. Episode 9: Kitty Margolis NOTE: Times Zones: 9am-10am Pacific/ and 5pm – 6pm GMT.
In this episode of Jazz on the Bay, Irish jazz singer Melanie O’Reilly meets vocalist Kitty Margolis who is widely recognized as one of the most innovative and inspired singers in jazz today. A native of San Francisco, her imaginative improvisations, dynamism, and inventive scat have redefined the art of jazz vocals and she is seen as the direct heir to great vocalists who came before her, a bridge to their legacy. In this programme Kitty shares her diverse influences, love of musical exploration and fusion, her many recordings, and her exposure to the jazz greats at an early age which inspired her. (Originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1, Ireland’s National Broadcasting station).

Swing in the Afternoon: Jazz & Chat
2022-11-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Enjoy an afternoon of Swing Jazz Music brought to you by Melanie O’Reilly Trio, with Carole Nelson -piano, Adrian Jackson -bass. Running over the course of three weeks, you are invited to chat and share some of your stories, to be included in a forthcoming publication of Wexford life and times by renowned Wexford writer Michelle Dooley Mahon. Supported by @wexfordartsdepartment
Wexford County Council Arts Office Creative Communities Grant.

Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2022-12-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly Trio , with Carole Nelson on piano and Dave Mooney on bass. Festive jazz & jingles for LEO Wexford Women in Business Christmas event.

Jazz on the Bay. on KCSM.org /Episode 10/ Jazz at Pearl's: Kim Nally
2022-12-25 09:00 | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Melanie O’Reilly’s Jazz on the Bay on KCSM.org
Episode 10 : Jazz at Pearl’s: Kim Nally
In this episode of Jazz on the Bay, Melanie journeys to North Beach, known as the bohemian centre of San Francisco, where she visits the legendary Jazz at Pearl’s and chats to singer/actress/bandleader and producer Kim Nally, who shares her musical inspirations and her many live performances recorded at this iconic jazz club. (Originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1, Ireland’s National Broadcaster). Time: 9am -10am in California/ 5pm – 6pm in Ireland

Melanie guests with Hot 4
2023-01-14 17:00 - 2024-01-15 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie returns to Left Bank Kilkenny as guest singer with Hot 4. featuring Carole Nelson -piano, Dave Mooney -bass, Brian O’Driscoll- drums. Swingin’ jazz , fab ambiance, swing dancers!

JAZZ ON THE BAY with Melanie O'Reilly on KCSM.org
2023-01-29 09:00 - 10:00 | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Melanie O’Reilly hosts ” Jazz on the Bay” : Episode 11: Dame Cleo Laine & Sir John Dankworth
9am – 10am (California)/ 5pm – 6pm (Ireland)
In this episode of Jazz on the Bay, Irish jazz singer Melanie O’Reilly meets British jazz aristocrats singer Dame Cleo Laine and sax player/arranger/bandleader Sir John Dankworth during their stay at Sonoma County, California where they had made their second home for some years. Together they share their exciting music careers, their personal stories, and their passion and remarkable vision which led to their groundbreaking jazz education foundation Wavendon AllMusic Plan now known internationally as Wavendon Stables. Originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1, Ireland’s National Broadcaster.
This program was part of the “Jazz on the Bay” series which won the Irish National Music PPI Award in the specialist music category.

Melanie sings with Hot 4 Kilkenny
2023-01-29 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie sings as special guest with the Hot 4 Swing jazz at the Left Bank Kilkenny.

Melanie sings with Hot 4
2023-02-05 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie sings as guest with the Hot 4 at the Left Bank Kilkenny, featuring Carole Nelson -piano, Adrian Jackson -bass, Brian O Driscoll – drums. Swing jazz and swing dancing !

Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O'Reilly featuring Marian McPartland
2023-03-26 09:00 - 10:00 | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Episode 13: Marian McPartland :
In this episode, Irish jazz singer Melanie O’Reilly met with pianist-composer and former NPR Piano Jazz host Marian McPartland in 2007 when Marian was 89 years old. A personal and intimate interview, Marian shares her life stories and musical inspirations with Melanie while taking a break from her performance at Yoshi’s in Oakland CA. First broadcast on RTE Radio 1, (Ireland’s public service broadcaster) and one of the last interviews Marian gave, it is a music-filled tribute to the late great jazz pioneer.

Melanie & her Bossa Nua Trio
2023-04-21 20:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly’s Bossa Nua Trio: featuring Leopoldo Osio – piano, Michael Behan- Guitar, Dave Mooney – bass. Stellar musicians who perform the Brazilian sounds of Bossa Nova, and cool jazz. Melanie is joined by Venezuelan pianist Leopoldo Osio, Guitarist Michael Behan and bassist Dave Mooney to present a delicious array of songs of “the sound that seduced the world” , celebrating the innovative composers-musicians such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto, Luis Bonfa, Sergio Mendes, whose well known classics include La Garota d’Ipanema, Wave, Desafinado, Mas que Nada among others. A night not to be missed!

Jazz on the Bay. KCSM. International Jazz Day: Tribute to Wayne Shorter
2023-04-30 09:00 - 10:00 | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O’Reilly

Sun, Apr 30th from 9:00AM – 10:00AM (California)/ 5pm -6pm Ireland)
Episode 14: Wayne Shorter
As a special tribute to the late Wayne Shorter who passed away last month on March 2nd, 2023, Melanie O’Reilly replays an interview captured backstage at the National Concert Hall Dublin Ireland with the legendary composer and saxophonist. The multi-Grammy Award winner broke new ground as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and later joined Miles Davis’ second great quintet, and cofounded the jazz fusion band Weather Report. Wayne shared his extraordinary life story and career talking about his inspirations and memorable recordings. (Originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1, Ireland’s National Broadcasting station, this program was part of this series which won the Irish National Radio Award).

International Jazz Day: Melanie & That Swing Thing
2023-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
For International Jazz Day: Melanie & That Swing Thing . Melanie’s vocal jazz students sing as vocal ensemble . Participating in the global event celebrating jazz as a language of peace, freedom, respect and dialogue internationally.

Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O'Reilly: ft Michael Feinstein
2023-05-28 09:00 - 10:00 | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O’Reilly
Episode 15 : Michael Feinstein: Feinstein at the Nikko
In this episode of the award-winning radio series, Melanie drops in to Feinsteins at the Nikko in San Francisco to meet the owner, – Singer, pianist, arranger, composer, & music archivist, Michael Feinstein ,“The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” who is a multi-platinum-selling, 2-time Emmy and five-time Grammy-nominated recording artist and has received international recognition for his commitment to celebrating America’s popular song and preserving its legacy for the next generation.” (Originally broadcast on RTE, Ireland’s National Broadcasting station.) https://kcsm.org/

Bealtaine Festival Wexford 2023
2023-05-31 14:30 - 15:30 | National Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly Trio : Swing in the Afternoon. Workshop for Age & Opportunity Programme. Sponsored by Wexford Co Council Arts Dept.

The Summer of Jazz: Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:00
Melanie O’Reilly Trio headlines the new series The Summer of Jazz in the beautiful orchard garden at Casey’s . with Dave Mooney on bass and Michael Behan on guitar. Bossa nova, swing jazz. There is nowhere better to be on a Friday evening than relaxing, enjoying a cold drink and listening to exceptional jazz at Wexford’s newest venue!

The Allabair Trio
2023-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Ferns Cathedral Wexford, The Cathedral Church of St Edan, Ferns Lower,, Co. Wexford, Ireland
The Allabair Trio, with Melanie O’Reilly on vocals, David Creevy on guitar, and Brewen Favreau on Uillean Pipes/Low Whistle, with the Ferns Chord-on-Blues choir, led by Mary Moulds. This concert will start with Turlough O Carolan music & song and will segue into the final part of the original new song-cycle premiere composed by Melanie inspired by the connection between St. Aidan (St Maedoc) of Ferns and St. David of Wales. Ancient Connections

The Allabair Trio
2023-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Presentation Centre Enniscorthy, Convent Rd, Enniscorthy, Wexford, Y21 X889, Ireland
The Allabair Trio, Melanie on vocals, Brewen Favrau on Uilleann & Breton Pipes & Irish whistle, David Creevy on guitar – are honored to perform music as the opening for for the 225th Commemoration Speakers event of 1798 Rebellion, in the presence of Ambassador of France to Ireland, H.E. Vincent Guerénd. This event is kindly hosted in conjunction with the Wexford Normandy Cultural Association.

The Summer of Jazz: Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2023-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Casey’s of Wexford, Wygram House, Hill St, Townparks, Wexford, County Wexford, Y35 RXH6, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly Trio headlines the Summer of Jazz series at Casey’s of Wexford in the beautiful orchard beer garden. with Dave Mooney on bass, and Gediminas Karkaouskas on Piano.
