Irish Project Ensemble & Zak Irvine

Portlaoise Jazz Festival proudly presents a fantastic double header evening as part of Jazz Festival 2027. Irish Project Ensemble (IPE), a newly established performance ensemble showcasing work by emerging Irish-based composers and arrangers. The driving force of IPE are Jonathan & Alannah Murray of Mountrath. Following sell out performances in Ireland this performance is set to showcase jazz arrangements at their finest.Zak Irvine is a Belfast born jazz pianist, composer, and musical director. Zak was named a finalist in the 2024 Translink Grand Pianist competition, he has performed headline concerts at the Brilliant Corners Jazz Festival and the legendary Scott’s Jazz Club in Belfast. His debut single has been acclaimed on Jamie Cullum’s BBC Radio 2 Jazz Show.