A Vision of Jazz
2nd - 29th October
An Exhibition of Photographs capturing the wonderful Artistes who have performed at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival over the years. |
Press Release
CENTRE’S VISION OF JAZZ
Cork: 12th September 2009: October sees the Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter’s - In association with the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival - play host to an extensive photographic exhibition ‘A Vision of Jazz’.
Throughout the Jazz Festival’s history over the past 32 years, every October sees an ever increasing invasion of Jazz and music aficionados descend on the City for what has become one of the world’s most prestigious jazz events.
It is also regarded as one of the most important events on Ireland's arts and cultural calendar.
The Festival has hosted many of the jazz 'greats' in its 32 year history— including among many others - Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, Mel Torme, Cleo Laine, Dave Brubeck, Benny Carter, Spike Johnson, Art Blakey, Gerry Mulligan, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Marsalis, Stephane Grappelli, Chick Corea, and Benny Bailey.
‘A Vision of Jazz’ sets out to capture in photographic form the wonderful magic of the musicians who have performed at the Festival over the years.
Replete with photographs taken at the Festival throughout its history and in combination with additional jazz memorabilia, ‘A Vision of Jazz’ is a ‘must-see’ for anyone with even a passing interest in Jazz.
Michael Mulcahy, Chief Executive, the RSVP Media Group will officially launch the exhibition on Thursday 1st October 2009 at 6.00pm at the Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter’s.
Opening to the public on Thursday 2nd October, the Exhibition will run until the 29th October 2009.
Admission Free
For Further Information Contact:
The Cork Vision Centre@ St. Peter’s, North Main Street, Cork
Tel: 353-21-4279925
E-mail: visioncentre@eircom.net
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
(With the exception of installation periods)
High Res Images available on request |
