WHAT'S ON

The Merryfellow - Jazz Festival 2026 

Linley Hamilton - Trumpet - Thursday 30th of April

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Linley Hamilton is an Irish trumpeter, broadcaster and educator. He’s recorded with artists including Paul Brady, Van Morrison and Jacqui Dankworth, and leads his own projects whilst co-running the internationally renowned Magy’s Farm venue in County Down.

Linley will be supported by our house band, led by Eddie Gripper on Piano (with Nick Kacal on Double Bass and Patrick Barrett-Donlon on Drums).

Alan Barnes - Saxophone/Clarinet - Friday 1st of May

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Alan Barnes is a leading figure in British jazz on clarinet and saxophones. With over 30 albums as leader or co-leader, 25 awards and collaborations running from Björk to Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum.

Alan will be supported by our house band, led by Eddie Gripper on Piano (with Nick Kacal on Double Bass and Patrick Barrett-Donlon on Drums).

Angela Grey - Vocals - Saturday 2nd of May

Raised between Manila and Manhattan, jazz vocalist Angela Grey began performing in New York at 16, drawing inspiration from Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday, and is now a fixture of the Paris jazz scene.

Angela will be supported by our house band, led by Eddie Gripper on Piano (with Nick Kacal on Double Bass and Patrick Barrett-Donlon on Drums).