Smiodair brings cross-border jazz to Dublin’s Digital Hub on 28 November

Archive photograph of Laura Jurd performing with Dinosaur at Lantaren Venster in Rotterdam on 11 May 2018, not Smiodair or the Dublin concert. Dirk Neven / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped.

Smiodair brings four musicians together in Dublin on Saturday 28 November for an evening of original jazz. The concert takes place at The Bank at the Digital Hub, with doors at 7.30pm and music at 8pm. Improvised Music Company’s dated listing names Laura Jurd on trumpet, Robin Fincker on saxophone, Simon Jermyn on bass and Dave Smith on drums.

The group’s story crosses several cities. Fincker and Smith first played together in London, while Irish bassist Jermyn joined their musical circle through a Dublin and London collaboration. Their paths have since connected with Paris, Berlin and New York. Jurd joins a quartet performing music written by all four members.

Expect a mix of composed pieces and improvisation rather than a set of jazz standards. For listeners exploring Dublin’s live-music scene, the concert offers a chance to hear musicians whose partnerships have developed across borders.

The venue is at 85 James Street, Dublin 8, D08 C2PR. The official booking page has tickets and visitor information. The organiser lists ramp access and an accessible toilet, and says there is no bar at the venue.