City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
The City Of Derry Jazz And Big Band Festival is a jazz festival held annually in Derry, Northern Ireland. It started in 2002 and is funded by Derry City Council, Guinness and the Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure and is supported by BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Radio Ulster. It also features some blues and is one of leading annual music events in Ireland.
Memorable Performances
- The 2009 Festival, Jools Holland and Rhythm & Blues Orchestra performed in The Millennium Forum.
- Moncef Genoud performed in the Playhouse in 2009.