Friday 27 February 2026, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jay Azzolina Trio featuring Jay Azzolina and guests including Kevin Lawlor, at The Sky & The GroundJay Azzolina is an American jazz and fusion guitarist known for his work with the Grammy Award-winning group Spyro Gyra. He has also performed and recorded with Carly Simon, Donna Summer, The Manhattan Transfer, Herbie Mann, Rickie Lee Jones, and Chuck Mangione. He is a grammy nominated artist and has enjoyed success as a leader as well as a session player.Jay was invited to headline Jazz at Johnstown 2025 and performed with the celebrated Wexford Jazz drummer Kevin Lawlor and in demand double bass player Andrew Csibi. The dynamic trio perform original music from Jaz Azzolinas upcoming album release 'Present Tense' as well as some classic jazz repertoire. The Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Jay Azzolina (with Truth Revolution Records) released Present Tense, his fifth album as a leader in September 2025. The albums sound challenges jazz conventions, offering a fresh step into modernization.
