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The new electric version of the RBG Trio will make their debut at Manchester Jazz Festival Free admission! rbgtrio.com

Meilana sings jazz. soul and originals at the Derry Jazz Festival. £15 tickets advance. John Leighton - Piano, Jack Kelly - Double Bass, Andrew McCoubrey - Drums For Tickets phone: +44 28 7126 9127

Meilana Gillard Quartet featuring Phil Robson, Barry Donohue and Kevin Brady More: https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie

Joyology performs Jazz & Songbook classics at the popular Dublin Co-op Series run by Aleka Potinga and one of three curations by Christine Tobin.
Joyology is a a feel-good melody-focused Jazz duo that features Derry-based musicians Meilana Gillard on Voice and Tenor Saxophone and John Leighton on Piano.
Formed in 2022, Joyology began when these two decade-long collaborators decided to join the organisation ‘Live Music Now’ where they would go on to perform and work with particiapnts at both special schools, regular schools and care homes in Northern Ireland bringing a taste of Jazz and their own unique brand of fun with them.
Their repertoire includes Jazz Standards and Soul/R&B classics as well as some Latin rhythms. Will perform double-duties on both voice and tenor saxophone.
Meilana Gillard is a saxophonist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer who is part of the RBG Trio, The Funktects, Meilana Vocal Quartet and The House of Jade Quintet-the last three of which John is also a member.
John Leighton is pianist and composer and runs one of the most beloved small music venues for Jazz, Rock, Alternative, Folk, and Comedy on the aisle; Bennigan’s Jazz Club in Derry. 2024 marks 10 years that Bennigan has hosted some of the best Jazz artists in the world from UK, EU, and USA. Ticket info TBA

Jam with the rhythm section going over what was covered in the first two classes of 2024! John Leighton: Piano, Rohan Armstrong: Double Bass, Andrew McCoubrey: Drums. Free Time (est. August 2023) is a community and education resource for women, trans, and non gender conforming artists who wish to learn more about playing jazz and improvised music in an extremely supportive environment that includes a ton of resources/information and the chance to learn/interact with a professional band. If you wish to participate in 'Free Time', please contact Mark Reid: mark@movingonmusic.com Rhythm section players (Drums, Bass, Piano, Guitar) especially encouraged to reach out!

Free Time (est. August 2023) is a community and education resource for women, trans, and non gender conforming artists who wish to learn more about playing jazz and improvised music in an extremely supportive environment that includes a ton of resources/information and the chance to learn/interact with a professional band. If you wish to participate in 'Free Time', please contact Mark Reid: mark@movingonmusic.com Rhythm section players (Drums, Bass, Piano, Guitar) especially encouraged to reach out!

Free Time (est. August 2023) is a community and education resource for women, trans, and non gender conforming artists who wish to learn more about playing jazz and improvised music in an extremely supportive environment that includes a ton of resources/information and the chance to learn/interact with a professional band. If you wish to participate in 'Free Time', please contact Mark Reid: mark@movingonmusic.com Rhythm section players (Drums, Bass, Piano, Guitar) especially encouraged to reach out!

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The Belfast premiere of the Ban Bam commissioned pieces. RBG Trio will perform.

Meilana Gillard was one of 3 recipients of the 2023 Ban Bam Commission for female Jazz composers in NI/Ireland. This night will feature compositions by Meilana Gillard, Carol Nelson and Bianca Gannon.

Phil Robson Quartet: Meilana Gillard - Tenor Saxophone, Phil Robson - Guitar, Dave Redmond - Double Bass, Darren Beckett - Drums

RBG Trio debut @ London Jazz Festival 2023 - Barbican Foyer (Level G). Corman O'Brien will step in for Dave Redmond on double bass. 6pm, one short set. Free in!

RBG Trio performs as part of the Kildare Jazz Festival

Meilana plays tenor saxophone with the incredible Jazz Guitarist & Composer, Phil Robson http://philrobson.net More info TBA

RBG Trio - Album Launch Tour - Presented by Moving On Music www.movingongmusic.com

RBG Trio - Album Launch Tour - Presented by Moving On Music www.movingonmusic.com

RBG Trio - Album Launch Tour! Presented by Moving On Music www.movingonmusic.com

Purchase the new album at rbgtrio.bandcamp.com CD's are also available to order, shipping globally!

Meilana sings and plays tenor saxophone with the John Leighton Trio as they resume the weekly Saturday residency at Bennigan's Bar instagram.com/bennigans.bar The band features John Leighton on Piano, Rohan Armstrong on Double Bass and Andrew McCoubrey on Drums. Meilana will sing and play some of her favourite standards with the trio. £10 admission at the door, £5 for students.