; to empower, support and elevate female and female identifying jazz musicians in Ireland
Est. 2022, Irish Women in Jazz was created to empower, support and elevate female and female identifying jazz musicians in Ireland. It will also be a place to connect and commune with fellow musicians, take part in educational and professional opportunities and advance a more balanced representation across the scene in terms of gender.
Established January 2022
Jennifer McMahon’s curation at The Dublin Jazz Co-op under ‘Irish Women in Jazz Series’ September/ October 2022
Features 7 different band leaders, first community event, brings together vocalists form the scene to create Tapestry, a podcast is launched to introduce the bandleaders to the audience.
Irish Women in Jazz Live Podcast & Concert Series launches March 8th, International Women’s Day 2023 at Arthur’s Jazz & Blues Club.
A musician-run series coincides at The Vintage Room of the Workman’s Club, beginning in May 2023.
2024- Irish Women in Jazz is kindly supported by The Arts Council.
Three main strands are curated:
1. ‘Musician-run Series’ featuring emerging artists performing at The Workman’s Vintage Room.
2. ‘Peer 2 Peer Series’, a workshop for the community of women in jazz, facilitated by a fellow, professional community member at The Cobblestone.
3. ‘Live Podcast & Concert Series’, featuring established musicians at The Cellar, The Workman’s Club.
IWIJ becomes a festival partner with Culture Date with Dublin 8 for a sold-out show at Arthur’s Jazz & Blues Club.
IWIJ begins a residency at Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas. A rotating roster of musicians play every weekend for Jazz Brunch & Afternoon Tea.
Rufina Tishina joins Jennifer McMahon as part of the IWIJ growing team
With thanks to our supporters & collaborators
Jennifer McMahon 