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N. Ireland's only Gypsy Jazz band

"Blue Jar combines the panache of Grappelli with Gypsy flamboyance, yet balances this passion with a dreamy, atmospheric classical sound". The group has played throughout Europe and Africa and continue to play in festivals throughout England and Ireland. With 'Ducks and Geese' to their credit, their second album "Pelican Crossing" is currently on general release.
Since their first gig 2005-a Garden Party for H.R.H The Prince of Wales they have specialised in corporate work - They are now 'doing' the live gig and festival circuit, following the success of their album, and recent festival performances at the Cork Jazz Festival, Greenbelt and the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, They have recently signed a 3 year management deal with W.O.A International for India, the Middle East and Asia, and are currently negotiating a licensing deal in the same territories. They will be on tour in India Jan 08. They also attend WOMEX, Spain in Oct, tour Cyprus and play at MEI, Italy in Nov. They are playing at the Marbella Film Festival in Oct.
They are currently negotiation a collaboration with Ravichandra Kulur-percussionist and flautist with Anoushka and Ravi Shankar to record and perform some Celtic/Indian crossover material.