Past Events

2020

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).

2019

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)

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)

2018

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).