Acclaimed vocalist and composer Laoise Leahy presents Breathe In &\; Let Go\, a special summer lunchtime concert performance in the intimate surrounds of Triskel \;Christchurch. \; \;
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\n\nA native of Cork and a contemporary voice lecturer at MTU Cork School of Music\, Laoise is known for her rich\, soulful tone and her instinctive\, fearless approach to improvisation. Her music moves fluidly between jazz\, soul\, folk and contemporary sound worlds\, guided by a deep curiosity about connection\, presence and what it means to be human. \;
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\n\nFor this performance\, she is joined by her longtime collaborators\, the inimitable Johnny Taylor Trio (Johnny Taylor - piano\, Barry Donohue - double bass\, Dominic Mullan - drums)\, bringing an intuitive musical chemistry and a shared sensitivity to space\, texture and groove. The music for this concert draws from her recently released EP \;Breathe In &\; Let Go \;alongside reimagined\, revered jazz tunes\, newly composed songs and open improvisations. Inspired by breath\, nature\, time and the inner rhythms of life\, the set unfolds gently - at times grounded and earthy\, at others expansive\, soaring and searching\, always leaving room in the moment for the unexpected. \;
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\n\nBreathe In &\; Let Go \;is an invitation to pause in the middle of the day\, to listen deeply\, to soften and allow the music to carry you for a while. Intimate\, reflective and quietly powerful\, this lunchtime concert offers a nourishing and transporting moment shared in one of Cork&rsquo\;s most cherished artistic spaces. \;
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\n\n&ldquo\;Laoise Leahy&rsquo\;s must-hear ambient-jazz EP\, \;Breathe In &\; Let Go \;is fuelled by intelligent arrangements\, stunning performances and magnetic melodies. One thing is for sure\, \;Breathe In &\; Let Go \;is a contemporary jazz EP that will stand the test of time&hellip\;.&rdquo\; VFM-music blog \; \;
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\n\n&ldquo\;Great Jazz Voice on Blue&rdquo\; Carl Corcoran - Lyric FM (Blue of the Night) \;
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\n\nThe Musicians
\n\nLaoise Leahy - Vocals
\n\nJohnny Taylor - Piano \; \;
\n\nBarry Donohue - Bass \; \;
\n\nDominic Mullan - Drums \;
\n\nTriskel Lunchtime Jazz Series 2026
\n\nExperience the best of local\, regional and national jazz across this series of lunchtime concerts\, curated by Cork Trombonist/Composer/Arranger Paul Dunlea.
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