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Afternoon recital by Mike Nielsen (Jazz Guitar)
March 9 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Join us for a very special afternoon performance by Mike Nielsen, guitarist, composer, educator and author. Mike Nielsen is noted for his innovative performances and research. He has shared the stage with many international stars and as a soloist he has toured extensively. A lecturer in Jazz at TU Dublin, Mike initiated a Masters in Jazz Performance programme and wrote a jazz guitar syllabus which was implemented in 2018. He is a recipient of several Arts Council Awards. Since 2018 he has collaborated with singer Sibéal as arranger and performer. His solo music, which includes original compositions is performed on a classical guitar and is influenced by an eclectic musical taste including jazz, classical, flamenco, Latin, African, rock and Indian music. Mike features on 25 recordings as leader and sideman including two with former Miles Davis sax player, Dave Liebman. Mike’s recent solo and microtonal guitar CDs were released by modalcitizenrecords.com to critical acclaim.
Admission free. Booking essential at 01 493 4208 or pearsemuseum@opw.ie.
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