JQ’s Cork-based jazz quintet combines the fire of classic hard bop jazz with the ebbs and flows of Ireland’s rich musical landscape. The group’s name is also inspired by Cork’s tidal river Lee, which JQ observed for countless hours while practicing and composing new music for this group. Upcoming shows by Fire Tides: Sign up…

Formed in 2013, this powerful jazz-funk trio consists of J.Q. Whitcomb on trumpet, Jon Gagan on bass, and Robby Rothschild on percussion.  The group focuses on performing original compositions rooted in deep grooving funk, additionally infused with the individual musical strengths of each band member.  J.Q. and Jon bring in a strong dose of jazz influence, while…

NYC-based jazz quintet Five Below performs a tasty mixture of jazz, from modern original compositions to swinging hard bop classics.  The group has recorded two albums, Airports (2011) and Tales of Enchantment (2014) and performs in New York and around the world.  Listen to music from Five Below’s albums. More information about the group and its…