The Summer of Jazz: Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
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.

Melanie O'Reilly Quartet
2023-06-17 20:00 - 22:00 | IOAC, Sixacre, Tagoat, Wexford, County Wexford, Y35 RH76, Ireland
Melanie and her jazz musicians . Gediminas Karkaouskas on piano, Dave Mooney on bass, Kevin Lawlor on Drums, and special guest Brewen Favreau from Brittay on Uilleann Pipes and Breton Pipes, perform at Rosslare Harbour Festival of Culture & Heritage

The Allabair Trio at Farmleigh House
2023-06-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Farmleigh House, White's Rd, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Co Dublin, D15 TD50, Ireland
The Allabair Trio: David Creevy-guitar, Melanie O’Reilly-vocals, Brewen Favreau – Uilleann Pipes & Irish whistle . The Last of the Irish Bards: Turlough O’ Carolan in music & song

Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O'Reilly on KCSM
2023-06-25 09:00 - 10:00 | KCSM Radio, California, United States
Jazz on the Bay with Melanie O’Reilly:Episode 16: Mike Marshall
Irish jazz singer Melanie O’Reilly journeys to the Oakland Hills in the Bay Area to meet Mike Marshall, who is one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile string instrumentalists in America today. A master on mandolin, guitar, mandocello and violin, he was originally with the Dave Grisman band and has gone on to create some of the most adventurous instrumental music in contemporary times.. Whether playing bluegrass, jazz, or Brazilian choro music , Mike is able to swing gracefully between all of these musical styles with a unique blend of virtuosity, depth and musical integrity that is rare in the cross cultural musical world of today. (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).

Melanie O'Reilly Quartet
2023-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Johnstown Castle, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Melanie and her jazz musicians Gedminas Karkauskas on Piano, Adrian Jackson on bass, and Kevin Lawlor on drums Jazz at Jazz at Johnstown Festival. Swing jazz!

Melanie & Simon Rowe Organ Trio
2023-07-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Keys Jazz Bistro, 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, 9413, United States
Melanie as guest singer with Simon Rowe Organ Trio: swingin’ groovin’ jazz & blues.

Melanie O'Reilly Quartet: Tribute to Anita O'Day at Aberjazz
2023-08-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Ffwrn Fishguard, 6 Main Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Wales, SA65 9HH, United Kingdom
Melanie O’Reilly brings to life one of the most daring, innovative and influential vocalists in American jazz the iconic Irish-American Anita O’Day. With Melanie and Kevin Lawlor from Ireland being joined by Dave Jones and Ashley John Long, from Wales, this performance aptly makes a Celtic connection across the Irish Sea as Melanie captures the fascinating life story of this Irish American jazz vocal legend and her exquisite vocal styling of the classic jazz hits immortalized by O’Day in the Great American Songbook. The show was created and devised by Melanie O’Reilly

Melanie O'Reilly Trio. Culture Night Cabaret
2023-09-22 21:00 - 22:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie with her swing jazz musicians as guests for Culture Night Cabaret at Wexford Arts Centre. with Dave Mooney on bass, and Stephen Daly on guitar.

Melanie sings as guest with Hot 4
2023-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie sings with Hot 4 at Left Bank Kilkenny, with Carole Nelson -piano, Dave Mooney bass, and Michael Black on drums . Swing jazz!

Melanie O'Reilly & Trio. "Le Jazz est revenu!"
2023-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Join Melanie and her trio for this very special night celebrating French songs & songwriters in jazz and film, internationally known and loved. Songs composed and recorded by French legends such as Michel Le Grand, Charles Aznavour, and Jacques Brel, interwoven with other renowned performers such as Henri Salvador, Maurane, Claude Nougaro. With: Dave Mooney – bass, Michael Behan – guitar, Carole Nelson- piano. In affiliation with Wexford Normandy Cultural Association
Tickets: https://wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873639047

Melanie O'Reilly & Trio. French Film Festival Opening reception
2023-11-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace St, Temple Bar,, Dublin, County Dublin, D02 PD85, Ireland
Melanie and her trio perform for the opening of the 2023 French Film Festival. with Dave Mooney on bass, Michael Behan on Guitar, Gediminas Karkauskas on piano. Jazz flavoured chansons!

Melanie with the Hot 4
2023-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie returns as guest singer with the Hot 4 at the Left Bank Kilkenny. Swing jazz in a beautiful ambiant setting. with Carole Nelson on piano, Adrian Jackson on bass, Brian O Driscoll on drums.

Melanie sings with the Hot 4!
2023-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
A Swingin’ Christmas! Melanie sings with the Hot 4, Carole Nelson- piano, Adrian Jackson – Bass, Brian O Driscoll- drums. Come and join the party!

Melanie sings at "La Grand RÉVEILLON! "
2023-12-31 20:30 - 23:00 | Le Dansoir, Rte de Lion, Ouistreham, Normandy, 14150, France
Melanie will perform at Le Dansoir, Normandy! SPECTACLE-CONCERT a music-dance piece in collaboration with award-winning choreographer Karine Saporta and her amazing dancers. ,”JOY » Conception, mise en scène et chorégraphie Karine Saporta. Avec la chanteuse irlandaise Mélanie O’Reilly accompagnée de ses musiciens (guitare – Xavier Delmas, violon –Aleth Durel, piano -Adrien Faure, Bass -Doriane Desous

Melanie O'Reilly Celtic Jazz Ensemble
2024-06-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Ferns Castle Wexford, The Square, Ferns, Wexford, Y21 D892, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly Celtic Jazz Ensemble with Karine Saporta’s contemporary dancers from Normandy. on the grounds of Ferns Castle. The concert, entitled the ‘Marriage of Two Cultures’, will premiere a specially commissioned piece inspired by the Gaelic/Norman relationship established in the 12th century by Diarmait MacMurrough, King of Leinster, through to contemporary times.
This special piece, commissioned by the Ferns Heritage Project in collaboration with the Wexford Normandy Cultural Association will be performed by award winning vocalist/composer Melanie O’Reilly and her Celtic Jazz Ensemble. The performance will also feature renowned choreographer Karine Saporta, and her dancers from Normandy.

Le Fete de la Musique: Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2024-06-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
La Fête de la Musique : Melanie O’Reilly & Trio. featuring Carole Nelson on piano, Dave Mooney on bass & special guest Brewen Favreau. Join Melanie and her trio for this special celebration of La Fête de la Musique, – also known as Make Music Day, – which originated in France and is now celebrated every year all over the world. Melanie will bring her unique rendition of swing jazz including French jazz songs (La Mer, Prevert’s Les Feuilles Mortes. Claude Nougaro’s “Count Basie” and more – accompanied by stellar musicians while also bringing her fusion of Gaelic and Gallic jazz with special guest from Brittany, Brewen Favreau (ex- Alain Stivell Band) who will bring a taste of France within the celtic nations to this unique celebration.

The Allabair Trio : The Last of the Irish Bards: Turlough O'Carolan in Music & Song
2024-06-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Sigginstown Castle, The Norman Way Tomhaggard, Wexford, Co Wexford, Y35 XK7D, Ireland
The Allabair Trio :Live performance in Sigginstown Castle, 17th century great house on midsummer’s night1 features three masters of music: guitarist-songwriter David Creevy, Celtic contemporary singer Melanie O’Reilly, and Breton musician Brewen Favrau on uilleann pipes and Irish whistle.

Summer Song Trio at Jazz at Johnstown Festival
2024-06-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Johnstown Castle, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Summer Song Trio: Melanie O’Reilly – Vocals, Carole Nelson – piano, Dave Mooney – bass. Celebrate June jazz with the Summer Song Trio, featuring three stellar musicians who perform the sound of swing jazz, sultry summer samba and cool bossa, who present a delicious array of songs celebrating the “Great American Songbook”, bringing new life to the songs of Tin Pan Alley, while also presenting their unique expression of the songs “that seduced the world” ,with the sound of bossa nova and samba. From Ellington to Ella from Jobim to Gilberto, from Anita O’Day to Elis Regina, from Tadd Dameron to Tania Maria, this intoxicating trio will bring you on an unforgettable jazz journey; and as in the words of Brubeck’s Summer Song , they will make “winter’s shadow seem to disappear”.

.“The ideal soundtrack to a hot summer’s night”. (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)

Fleadh Cheoil Melanie agus a chairde
2024-08-06 20:00 - 2024-08-09 21:00 | Selskar Square, 7 Trimmers Lane West, Wexford, County Wexford, Y35 WC78, Ireland
For the Fleadh Cheoil 2024: Melanie agus a chairde. Melanie with David Creevy Allabair Trio, with guest Anne Goess on fiddle. Songs from 17th century, – Turlough O Carolan, and music to the poetic lyrics of Eoghan Rua O Suilleabhain

Fleadh Cheoil. Melanie O'Reilly's Gaelic Jazz
2024-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Selskar Square, 7 Trimmers Lane West, Wexford, County Wexford, Y35 WC78, Ireland
Join Melanie and her celtic jazz group as part of the Fleadh Cheoil 2024 in Wexford ! Melanie’s riveting and unique sound by fusing two great musical traditions, inspired by traditional Irish melodies with American jazz. Melanie’s original compositions are inspired by traditional Gaelic culture and contemporary Irish poetry. Also featuring Carole Nelson on piano, Dave Mooney on bass, and special guest from California Anne Goess on fiddle.

Melanie sings with David Creevy Allabair Trio
2024-08-09 20:00 - 21:00 | Sekskar Square, 7 Trimmers Lane West, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Y35 WC78, Ireland
Fleadh Cheoil.Melanie agus a chairde. Melanie sings with David Creevy Allabair Trio on guitar, special guest from California Anne Goess. Song from 17th Century: Turlough O Carolan, and music to poetic lyrics of Eoghan Rua O Suilleabhain.

Melanie O'Reilly's Swing Jazz Trio
2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Enniscorthy Castle, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, Wexford, Ireland
“Eileen Grey and the Jazz Age” with music from Melanie O’Reilly’s Swing Jazz Trio This brilliant event includes a short talk on the work of architect and designer, Eileen Gray, and the modernist movement France in the 1920’s and 30’s. Followed by a concert by Melanie O’Reilly’s Swing Jazz Trio. Inspired by the Paris Jazz Age, Melanie and her Swing trio will celebrate the music of one of the most exciting periods when jazz reigned in clubs and cabarets in Paris and symbolized the decade’s spirit of liberation. With Michael Behan on guitar, and Dave Mooney on bass

Melanie O'Reilly Trio: Jazz Barbecue
2024-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Wexford Golf Club, Mulgannon, Wexford, Co Wexford, Ireland
Enjoy Melanie and trio at the Wexford Golf Club for a Jazz Barbecue. Great music, delicious food and all with a beautiful view!

Melanie O'Reilly Swing Jazz in the Afternoon
2024-09-11 14:00 - 16:00
Melanie’s Swing Jazz Trio for Jazz in the Afternoon at Wexford Arts Centre. with Carole Nelson on piano and Adrian Jackson on Bass. Join Melanie and her Swing trio for an afternoon of uplifting celebration of the favourite songs of the Swing Era composed by Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Fats Waller and made popular by the legendary jazz singers of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Anita O’Day, Nat King Cole, Nina Simone and more. An afternoon full of toe tappin’ swing rhythm – All welcome!

Sunday Jazz! Melanie sings with Jim Doherty Trio
2024-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 | United Arts Club, 3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin, Co.Dublin, D02 RR50, Ireland
Sunday Jazz! Melanie sings as guest with legendary Jim Doherty , piano and Dave Fleming, bass at the beautiful United Arts Club Dublin. Swing, blues, bebop and jazz ballads. All invited Doors open at 3.30pm

Melanie O'Reilly's Jazz Trio: The Last Time I saw Paris
2024-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie pays tribute to the influence of jazz on French musicians such as , Michel Le Grand, Charles Aznavour, and special tribute to the influence of French composers on Dave Brubeck. Melanie sings with Carole Nelson on piano, Dave Mooney on bass.

Melanie O'Reilly's Swing Jazz Trio
2024-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie’s Christmas Swing Jazz Special. with Carole Nelson on piano and Adrian Jackson on bass. Join Melanie and her Swing trio for an afternoon of uplifting celebration of Christmas jazz favourites. An afternoon full of toe tappin’ seasonal swing rhythm – All welcome!
