Colm O Riain

Irish-born virtuoso violinist and composer Colm Ó Riain and his Ensemble return to Keys with their soulful exploration of the connection between Ireland and a host of other musical cultures. West African percussion underpinning plaintive Middle Eastern melodies, Flamenco duende driving jazz improvisations, and all topped by fiery Irish fiddling.

  “Ó Riain’s fireworks display of virtuosity easily spans the diverse genres of gypsy, tango, jazz, blues and Irish music, all with his characteristic intelligence and pizazz” – the Irish Herald.

Musicians:  Colm Ó Riain (violins), Joe Kyle, Jr (bass), Geoff van Lienden (guitar), Wade Peterson (percussion) and special guest Kate Brubeck (vocals)