Conor Guilfoyle: Music/Video
Videos
VIDEOS AND AUDIO
(Conor Guilfoyle)
January 16, 2010
Here are lots of examples of projects I have been involved with over the years. There are 2 pages of videos and music. On the the second page you will find Odd Meter Clave samples as well as some funny odds and ends including the ever popular Bogmen. Enjoy!
John Abercrombie Ronan and Conor Guilfoyle with the Callino string quartet
(Mr BP)
Performed in 2005, this clip is the second movement of a suite written by Ronan to mark the 30th anniversary of our father's passing. The camera is quite a distance away so the image is small, but I think it was definitely worth putting up here, to show this fantastic example of jazz and contemporary string writing. The studio recording is due out in 2009. To watch the videos you will need Quicktime. Download it free here
David Liebman - Dublin project live in the Czech Republic
(Off A Bird)
This concert was the first of a European tour. We had done 20 hours travelling and were very tired but still managed a great gig. The video was given to us by a TV channel so sorry about the time code. Michael Buckley a great Irish saxophonist joined the group for the tour, and did a fantastic job playing opposite one of the world's greatest saxophonists
Conor Guifoyle Drum Solo - Wadham's way
(Wadham's Way)
This solo recorded a couple of years ago was dedicated to John Wadham my drum teacher who had recently passed away. I remembered how he was a stickler for good time and form. I tried to maintain both during the solo and hope he would be pleased.
Havana Son
(Conor Guilfoyle)
A promo DVD for my latest Cuban music outing Havana Son. Recorded at the Project Theatre in Dublin by Cormac Larkin of H21 Productions and sponsored by our agents The Improvised Music Company, it gives a good insight into the music and just what to expect if you decide to book us, which will hopefully be soon :-)
Vladimir Karell - Conor Guilfoyle Cuban Jazz Quartet
(El Manicero)
An old Cuban tune gets a new treatment. This clip features Vladimir Karell a Cuban pianist who now lives in Mexico. Also featured is Andrew Csibi on bass and Ed McGuinn on congas. This was taken at the "Jazz Open Day" in Temple Bar in Dublin, and was kindly given to me by someone in the audience. It's a little shaky and not the best of angles but it gives you a nice idea of how the group sounds
Vladimir Karell- Conor Guilfoyle Quartet -Live in UCC
(El paso de encarnacion)
Taken at a workshop/concert we did at University College Cork. The setting was great though the acoustics were tough. Vladimir takes a great solo on this Cuban standard "El Paso Del Encarnacion". This was near the end of our tour and I think it shows in how cohesive the group sounds.
David Liebman-Guilfoyle Nielsen trio -Live at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival Australia
(Footprints)
From a lunchtime gig in Wangaratta in Australia. This small town hosts an amazing jazz festival every Nov. Here Footprints gets the rough treatment, with a combination of high energy and mathematics. Watch how Liebs takes on the trio and wins!
Khanda and KCP Live at Vicar St.
(5 Cities)
Khanda is one of my favourite projects, a unique mix of Indian/Irish and Jazz. This excert was recorded live at a concert in Dublin, and is taken from the DVD/CD 5 cities on the IMC label
George Kontrafouris - Ronan and Conor Guilfoyle - Live at JJ's
(Un Poco Loco)
A one nighter at JJ's, a small club that has been home to countless gig over many years in Dublin. Here with Greek Pianist George Kontrafouris and Ronan on bass.
Menage A Deux - Live at UCC
((Lydian Vibe)
This is taken from a lunchtime concert at University College Cork. The acoustics are extemely live as you will hear, but I hope brings across the energy of the duo
Audio
Havana Son
(Idilio)
A track from our new CD "Sin Fronteras". To purchase securely Click here
Joe Lovano/Guilfoyle Nielsen Trio with the National Concert orchestra.
(The Peacocks)
From a Concert in Dublin featuring Joe Lovano and Jim McNielly with the National Concert Orchestra playing the Jimmy Rowles classic.
Guilfoyle/Buckley/Guilfoyle
((Giant Steps)
February 5, 2009
Live from the Wexford Arts centre. A "stormy Archer" (3 speed) version of the Coltrane classic.
Lindsey Horner with the Tommy Halferty Trio
(Bridge of Souls)
Lindsey Horner is a multi instrumentalist from New York, who lived here in Dublin in the 70's. In fact we played our first jazz gigs together at Bruxelles pub in 1979. It was great to get together and play again at JJ's. Here is Lindsey's blues inflected tune "Bridge of Souls", which he dedicated to his old Irish band mates Mike Nolan and John Wadham.
Mark Levine-Michael Buckley, Conor and Ronan Guilfoyle
(My shining hour)
Recorded at JJ's, with Pianist/Author Mark Levine this one nighter was swinging. Piano is a little low in the mix for Mark's solo, but you can still hear his great playing.
Tommy Halferty Trio Live at JJ's
(My Shining Hour (outro)
Here's what 30 yrs of playing Quarter Notes with the same person can do for you! Taken from a very recent gig in JJ's. It was high energy all the way. This is the outro from the first tune of the night. The rest of the gig is available on request.
Phil De Greg with the Tommy Halferty Trio
(Alone together)
Phil was here last year teaching at Newpark, and he sat in with the trio. We had such a good time we decided to do a full gig this year. This track is from that gig, and as you will hear was a whole lot of fun!
Pat LaBarbara and Four in One
(Ask a simple question)
Another one from the archives. This track is taken from my debut jazz recording. An LP made in 1988 with a group we had called 4 in 1. The great saxophonist Pat LaBarbara was a guest on the date. The group was the Guilfoyle/Nielsen Trio (before we became that) with saxophonist Mike McMullan. This beautiful ballad was penned by Mike, on which he plays soprano, followed by a wonderfully plaintive solo by Pat. I remember it was recorded late at night and that feeling comes through. Nearly 20 years later and it still stands up well.
Steve Coleman plays Dizzy Atmosphere with the Guilfoyle/Nielsen Trio
((Dizzy Atmosphere)
We recently discovered this in our archives.Steve was here at Newpark School doing a workshop and we got together one evening just to play. It’s very unusual to hear him playing standard material, swing or 4/4 for that matter. He does it all here and is burning! The quality is low because it was recorded on a Sony Walkman Recorder (remember those!), and never meant for public consumption, but the playing is such that I thought it’s worth putting out there. It also gives a chance to show me playing with one of my musical heroes. He may not remember, but I'm proud of it!
Conor and Ronan Guilfoyle Radio Interview
(Radio Interview)
This 30 min programme is from a series done for radio on siblings in music. It was fun to reminisce about our start in music and talk about the important influence of our father in our musical upbringing.
Khanda
((Over the Moor to Maggie)
Myself on Tabla, Ramesh Shotham on Gatham and Martin Nolan on low whistle, playing an Irish melody with an Indian folk rhythm
David Liebman with the Guilfoyle Nielsen Trio
((Song for Liebs)
Taken from the recording "After Dark" on the IMC label
Tommy Halferty Trio
((In Two)
A track from an upcoming release by Tommy Halferty. A trio with myself on drums and Ronan on bass
The Improvised Music Ensemble (TIME)
(Back Door)
Straight ahead septet recording