Eligo Jazz – 31/05/2025 at 20:00

A new collection of compositions that seek to express a spirit of optimism, peace, and unity, especially in the turbulent and chaotic times the world is experiencing. Bruce, Roz, and Stephen believe that the positive energy, joyful grooves, and lyricism of their music will uplift and inspire their audiences.

Jazz pianist and composer Bruce Barth has been sharing his music with listeners the world over for several decades. In addition to traveling widely performing his own music, he has also performed with revered jazz masters, as well as collaborated with leading musicians of his own generation. And most notably, his performances feature material from his large book of very powerful and imaginative original compositions, written in a voice that is both deeply personal and expressive. Bruce Barth has performed on 135 recordings, including a live recording of his trio at the legendary Village Vanguard in NYC. He has led bands on tour in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, with appearances at San Sebastian, Stockholm, London, and Barcelona jazz festivals. Bruce has had long-term collaborations with Terence Blanchard, Terell Stafford, Stanley Turrentine, and Tony Bennett; and has performed with Freddie Hubbard, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell, James Moody, Nicholas Payton, and Branford Marsalis.

Roz Macdonald is a double bass player from Ayr, Scotland, who has been based in Berlin, Germany for a number of years. Known for her versatility, she frequently performs across Germany and throughout Europe, gaining recognition both as a band-leader and a sought after side-woman. Roz has collaborated with many notable international artists including Chris Cheek, Bruce Barth, Scott Hamilton, Tracye Eileen and many more. In 2022 she released her debut album ‘Make Do’ with her own trio in Berlin and has recently been composing and preparing to record a second album under her own name. Roz is equally at home with playing jazz as she is with classical, folk and pop music.

Stephen Keogh, while in his native Ireland, played as a percussionist with the National Symphony Orchestra, and toured extensively with the great Irish guitarist Louis Stewart, as well as playing with visiting jazz greats including Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Jimmy Witherspoon, Pepper Adams, Teddy Edwards, Benny Carter and James Moody. He left Ireland in the late 80’s, joined the Peter King Quartet, and since then has had long lasting collaborations with Bill Charlap, Charles McPherson, Art Farmer and Eddie Henderson. He has performed with Johnny Griffin, Lee Konitz, Harold Land, Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Jerry Bergonzi, Deborah Brown, Herb Ellis, Benny Golson, Ronnie Scott and Jason Rebello.