December 2020
Accompanied by her trio of Cian Boylan (piano), Kevin Lawlor (drums) and Adrian Jackson (bass), Melanie performed a festive set of jazz songs for the Wexford Arts Centre. The concert was recorded and streamed online.
Jazz on a Saturday Night
September 5th 2020
Melanie was joined by the stellar trio of Kevin Lawlor (drums), Cian Boylan (piano) and Peter Vogelaar (bass) for a performance at the Wexford Arts Centre.
Joy: A choreography and music creation
July 2020
A collaboration between Melanie O’Reilly (with her ensemble the ‘Celtic Jazz Quartet’) and choreographer Karine Saporta. Six performances at Le Dansoir in Ouistreham, France.
UN-75 Charter Day. Musical Interlude
26th June 2020
Melanie sings with Myles Drennan on piano as a musical interlude in San Francisco’s hosting of UN-75 Charter Day, commemorating the day the United Nations Charter was created and signed in the city.
Jazz Appreciation: Singers of the Swing Era
28th May – June 18th 2020
Supported by Wexford Arts Centre and delivered via Zoom, Melanie’s course explored the famous singers from the ‘big band’ era of the 1930s and 40s.
Bloomsday Noon
June 16th 2020
Melanie’s music featured in this special event organised by the Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco.
Jazz at Booterstown
February 28th 2020
Melanie sang with jazz legends Jim Doherty (piano) and Dave Fleming (bass).[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2019″ tab_id=”1555381298798-226f9155-75bb”][vc_column_text]Joy: The Land of Ireland – Melanie O’Reilly & Karine Saporta
19th, 21st & 22nd April 2019
Le Dansoir, Ouistreham, France
Sing & Swing Jazz Choir
5th April 2019
A new term starts! Melanie is vocal instructor for the ‘Sing & Swing Jazz Choir’. Classes run from 1.30pm – 3pm (90 minutes).
Melanie & Spirit of Ireland
17th March 2019
Irish Traditional Music with contemporary fusion. Event starts at 4pm. Visit karinesaporta.com or call 06 4345 6684 / 09 5003 1480 for more information.
La Nuit Irlandaise/Irish Night
16th March 2019
The Land of Ireland
15th March 2019
Karine Saporta and Melanie O’Reilly bring you ‘The Land of Ireland’.
The music is inspired by the rich cultural tradition of Gaelic poetry, Irish myths and the works of literary giants such as James Joyce. This concert will also see her joined by dancers using the choreography of Karine Saporta, expressing a new artistic collaboration.
The show starts at 8.30pm. Visit karinesaporta.com or call 06 4345 6684 / 09 5003 1480 for more information.
La Semaine Irlandaise (Irish Week)
9th March 2019
James Patrick Gavin (Irish violin) – Melanie O’Reilly (voice) – Karl Bernard (guitar) – Sean O’Nuallain (guitar). Performance starts at 7pm.
La Semaine Irlandaise (Irish Week)
8th March 2019
James Patrick Gavin (Irish violin) – Melanie O’Reilly (voice) – Sean O’Nuallain (guitar). Performance starts at 7pm.
Melanie O’Reilly and Trio
5th March 2019
As part of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Melanie’s trio plus special guest Frank Martin, will team up in Arthur’s. On March 5th, they will perform their unique brand of music which is a fusion of two great traditions – Jazz and Celtic. Their repertoire will include original compositions inspired by Irish literary greats including James Joyce, Nuala Ni Dhomhnaill and Sean O Riordain. The audience will also hear the group’s unique take on jazz standards.
Jazz on a Winter’s Evening
19th January 2019
Featuring Melanie O’Reilly & her trio: Kevin Lawlor (drums), Pat Molitor (piano) and Peter Vogelaar (double bass)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Joy: The Land of Ireland – Melanie O’Reilly & Karine Saporta
19th, 21st & 22nd April 2019
Le Dansoir, Ouistreham, France
Sing & Swing Jazz Choir
5th April 2019
A new term starts! Melanie is vocal instructor for the ‘Sing & Swing Jazz Choir’. Classes run from 1.30pm – 3pm (90 minutes).
Melanie & Spirit of Ireland
17th March 2019
Irish Traditional Music with contemporary fusion. Event starts at 4pm. Visit karinesaporta.com or call 06 4345 6684 / 09 5003 1480 for more information.
La Nuit Irlandaise/Irish Night
16th March 2019
The Land of Ireland
15th March 2019
Karine Saporta and Melanie O’Reilly bring you ‘The Land of Ireland’.
The music is inspired by the rich cultural tradition of Gaelic poetry, Irish myths and the works of literary giants such as James Joyce. This concert will also see her joined by dancers using the choreography of Karine Saporta, expressing a new artistic collaboration.
The show starts at 8.30pm. Visit karinesaporta.com or call 06 4345 6684 / 09 5003 1480 for more information.
La Semaine Irlandaise (Irish Week)
9th March 2019
James Patrick Gavin (Irish violin) – Melanie O’Reilly (voice) – Karl Bernard (guitar) – Sean O’Nuallain (guitar). Performance starts at 7pm.
La Semaine Irlandaise (Irish Week)
8th March 2019
James Patrick Gavin (Irish violin) – Melanie O’Reilly (voice) – Sean O’Nuallain (guitar). Performance starts at 7pm.
Melanie O’Reilly and Trio
5th March 2019
As part of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Melanie’s trio plus special guest Frank Martin, will team up in Arthur’s. On March 5th, they will perform their unique brand of music which is a fusion of two great traditions – Jazz and Celtic. Their repertoire will include original compositions inspired by Irish literary greats including James Joyce, Nuala Ni Dhomhnaill and Sean O Riordain. The audience will also hear the group’s unique take on jazz standards.
Jazz on a Winter’s Evening
19th January 2019
Featuring Melanie O’Reilly & her trio: Kevin Lawlor (drums), Pat Molitor (piano) and Peter Vogelaar (double bass)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2018″ tab_id=”1556814149069-57660f18-18aa”][vc_column_text]October 5th 2018
Jazz on an Autumn Night: A Tribute to Anita O’Day
Greenacres Gallery, Wexford
Featuring Melanie O’Reilly & Her Trio from Wexford: Pat Molitor (piano), Peter Vogelaar (double bass) and Kevin Lawlor (drums).
September 23rd 2018
Melanie O’Reilly and Frank Martin
St. Alban’s Church, Albany, CA
Melanie O’Reilly sings with Bay Area treasure Frank Martin on piano. Celtic and jazz!
September 20th 2018
Melanie O’Reilly and David Creevy
Village Theatre, Danville, CA
Melanie O’Reilly and guitarist/composer David Creevy perform the music of Turlough O’Carolan, Ireland’s National Composer.
September 19th 2018
Melanie O’Reilly and David Creevy
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA
Melanie O’Reilly and guitarist/composer David Creevy perform the music of Turlough O’Carolan, Ireland’s National Composer.
September 18th 2018
Melanie O’Reilly and David Creevy
Women’s Faculty Club, Berkeley, CA
Melanie O’Reilly and guitarist/composer David Creevy perform the music of Turlough O’Carolan, Ireland’s National Composer.
September 15th 2018
Melanie O’Reilly and David Creevy
California Jazz Conservatory, Berkeley, CA
Melanie O’Reilly and guitarist/composer David Creevy perform the music of Turlough O’Carolan, Ireland’s National Composer.
August 25th 2018
Let Me Off Uptown
Bagots Hutton, Dublin
August 11th 2018
Jazz on a Summer’s Night: A Tribute to Anita O’Day
Seabird Centre, North Berwick, Scotland
July 21st 2018
Let Me Off Uptown
Bagots Hutton, Dublin
July 7th 2018
Let Me Off Uptown
Bagots Hutton, Dublin
May 10th 2018
Melanie O’Reilly & Trio
The Black Cat, San Francisco, CA
A night of sultry swingin’ jazz! Melanie & Trio: Frank Martin (piano), Fred Randolph (bass) and Jack Dorsey (drums).
May 3rd 2018
Melanie O’Reilly & Trio
Village Theatre, Danville, CA
A night of sultry swingin’ jazz! Melanie & Trio: Frank Martin (piano), Fred Randolph (bass) and Jack Dorsey (drums).
April 20th 2018
Corca Baiscin/Kurka Boshkin with guest vocalist Melanie O’Reilly
Britt Marie’s Wine Bar and Restaurant, Albany, CA
Acoustic celtic fusion band.
April 14th 2018
Corca Baiscin/Kurka Boshkin with guest vocalist Melanie O’Reilly
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA
Acoustic celtic fusion band.
Melanie teaches “The Irish Song Tradition: Lilting, Laments & Lullabies”
California Jazz Conservatory, Berkeley, CA
Melanie teaches “The Irish Song Tradition: Lilting, Laments & Lullabies” as part of the Vocal Department’s World Music program at the California Jazz Conservatory. Nine-week course.
March 31st 2018
House Concert
Richmond, CA
March 17th 2018
Corca Baiscin/Kurka Boshkin with guest vocalist Melanie O’Reilly
Britt Marie’s Wine Bar and Restaurant, Albany, CA
Acoustic celtic fusion band.
March 10th 2018
Corca Baiscin/Kurka Boshkin with guest vocalist Melanie O’Reilly
Sunnyvale Park Library, CA
Acoustic celtic fusion band.
March 8th 2018
Melanie O’Reilly and Frank Martin
War Memorial Veterans’ Building, San Francisco, CA
Melanie as guest performer for the United Nations Association International Women’s Day. Featuring Frank Martin on piano
March 8th 2018
House Concert
Oakland, CA
February 3rd 2018
House Concert
Berkeley, CA
January 26th 2018
Melanie O’Reilly & Trio
The Black Cat, San Francisco, CA
A night of sultry swingin’ jazz! Melanie & Trio: Frank Martin (piano), Fred Randolph (bass) and Jack Dorsey (drums).
January 20th 2018
Melanie O’Reilly & Trio
The Black Cat, San Francisco, CA
A night of sultry swingin’ jazz! Melanie & Trio: Frank Martin (piano), Fred Randolph (bass) and Jack Dorsey (drums).
January 19th 2018
Corca Baiscin/Kurka Boshkin with guest vocalist Melanie O’Reilly
Britt Marie’s Wine Bar and Restaurant, Albany, CA
Acoustic celtic fusion band.
January 5th 2018
Let Me Off Uptown
Bagots Hutton, Dublin
Dublinjazz.ie presents “Let Me Off Uptown” with Melanie O’Reilly & Trio. Supperclub Jazz: “A captivating musical performance of Melanie’s tribute to one of the queens of 20th century jazz, Anita O’Day.” Featuring Myles Drennan (piano), Cormac O’Brien (bass), Shane O’Donovan (drums).[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row]