Colm O'Hara - David Lacey - Paul G Smyth (Solo - Duo - Trio)

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Colm O’Hara (trombone), Paul G. Smyth (piano), and David Lacey (drums) are breaking new ground as a formidable trio in Ireland's free music scene. Known for their fearless approach to improvisation, these three trailblazers converge in this new trio setting.

O’Hara, known as “one of Ireland’s most renowned improvisers” by The Journal of Music, brings his nuanced and deep understanding of jazz, classical, and world music into his dynamic performances.

Smyth, praised as “a revelation” by The New York City Jazz Record, brings a daring and exploratory approach to the piano, with collaborations spanning the avant-garde and psych-rock worlds.

Lacey, a versatile percussionist, has worked with seminal experimental legends throughout his career and seamlessly merges a multitude of genres through improvisation.
This trio’s collaboration embarks upon new territory for Ireland’s free music landscape, where their collective energy and sonic curiosity create an unpredictable and dynamic listening experience.