World Premiere ends a fabulous festival on a triumphant note!
The 07th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival, organized by Derry City Council, ended on a triumphant note on Sunday night as the Ulster Orchestra and Brian Byrne delivered the stunning world premiere of his composition entitled “Tales from the Walled City ”.
The festival was declared a resounding success as a record number of festival goers turned out to enjoy the unexpected good weather and much-anticipated great music over the four days. Hundreds of performers from across the globe had been arriving in the city since last Thursday, to entertain and delight locals, and visitors alike. Classic and contemporary jazz, rhythm and blues, swing and boogie tunes became the musical backdrop for a city that once again delivered a world class festival.
The highly anticipated Kyle Eastwood gig lived up to is reputation and beyond, with the internationally acclaimed artist receiving an award for giving the most outstanding performance at the festival this year. Like wise Ryan Quigley was honored with an award for his outstanding contribution to Irish Jazz Music. Ryan was part of a world-class line-up of musicians who performed on Sunday evening at the Millennium Forum for one of the most prestigious events that the festival has ever hosted, ‘Jazz Live at the Forum’. Radio Ulster broadcast the show, which played to a full house, live across the North, confirming that the profile of the festival has risen to new heights this year. This event along with a stunning collection of local and international gigs concluded the festival on a high note!
A host of festival finales brought thousands into the city to give
the festival the perfect send-off. As the city was filled for the
last evening
of street to street music.