Barry Wilson – a musician, composer and songwriter from Cork, Ireland, leads a large ensemble at this years Jazz Festival in the Crane Lane Theatre. He has spent the last 2 years collaborating with over 22 musicians across Ireland completing his debut album due out in the next few months; as well as contributing drums, percussion, piano, vocals and lyrics to his pieces. The music is a seamless blend of Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop and everything in between, guaranteeing a unique sonic experience that’s both original and refreshing. 

Collaborations with artists live and in-studio include the likes of Ophelia McCabe (Renowned Irish MC), Gemma Sugrue (Voiceworks Director and vocalist for Jenny Greene and the RTE Concert Orchestra), Sara Ryan (Up-and-coming solo artist recently named Folk Artist of the Year), Shaool (MC of the well- known Sligo hip hop act This Side Up) and many more.