Album available from September 30th on http://raelachrecords.com

Drawing on the hypnotic repetition of minimalism and the organic improvisatory spirit of jazz, the music of Ensemble Ériu weaves a rich acoustic tapestry around Irish traditional melodies. Developed by concertina player Jack Talty and double bassist and flute player Neil O’ Loghlen, Ensemble Ériu brings together a chamber ensemble of some of Ireland’s most exciting young musicians from a range of performance backgrounds. The result is a unique combination of the fresh and familiar, a soundscape that is creatively progressive yet rooted in tradition. Following a rousing reception at their debut gig at the Galway Jazz Festival in October 2012, Ensemble Ériu plan to tour Ireland throughout 2014. 

Featuring
Jack Talty – concertina, bass concertina & electronics
Neil O’ Loghlen – double bass, flute & whistle

With:
Matthew Jacobson – marimba & drums
Matthew Berrill - clarinet, bass clarinet
Úna McGinty – violin & viola
Jeremy Spencer – fiddle
Paddy Groenland – guitar
Sam Perkin – piano
Colm O’ Hara – trombone
Saileog Ní Cheannabháin – voice



Ensemble Ériu CD Sampler

Jack Talty: Concertina
Áine Bird: Fiddle

Track taken from Tunes in The Chuch CD

Jigs:  Apples In Winter & Gillan's Apples - Jack Talty & Áine Bird

"In this recording Cormac and Jack have produced music that pays 

homage to the beauty of the melody in a way that is neither flashy nor 

overproduced. The unhurried pace is perfect for letting the tune 

unfold and also allowing subtle but powerful rhythm to be part of their 

music. The balance between being slavishly beholden to tradition and 

being personally creative is a difficult balance to maintain. This 

recording is a fine example of this balance being beautifully 

expressed."  

 

Martin Hayes

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Jack Talty

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