
- Date & Time
- Saturday 17th May 2025, 8pm
- Venue
- Tramway theatre, Blessington
- Ticket Info
- €32 (€16 student concession) + booking fee
For group bookings or for those having any issues booking, please contact manager@westwicklowfestival.com - Artists
- Julian Bliss Septet
- Programme
- On a Clear Day (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, 1970)
Such Sweet Thunder (Duke Ellington album, 1957)
Si Tu Vois Ma Mère (Midnight in Paris, 2011)
Bistro Fada (Midnight in Paris, 2011)
Pure Imagination (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, 1971)
Sheik of Araby (The Benny Goodman Story, 1956)
Sing, Sing, Sing (The Benny Goodman Story, 1956)
Interval
Blues In The Night (Blues in the Night, 1941)
Alice in Wonderland (Alice in Wonderland, 1951 Disney adaptation)
When You Wish Upon A Star (Pinocchio, 1940 Disney)
Una Noche Con Francis (Round Midnight, 1986)
Alfie's Theme (Alfie, 1966)
Jazz Autographs (The Terminal, 2004)
They Can’t Take That Away From Me (Shall We Dance, 1937)
Caravan (Whiplash, 2014)
Enjoy the sensational Julian Bliss Septet as they bring their electrifying blend of swing, jazz, and film music to the Tramway Theatre, Blessington, on Saturday, 17th May. Renowned for their dazzling virtuosity and infectious energy, this is a performance guaranteed to leave you smiling.
The Julian Bliss Septet has captivated audiences worldwide with their masterful musicianship, playful humour, and jazz-fueled energy, performing at legendary venues such as The Lincoln Center (New York) and Ronnie Scott’s (London). Their festival performance, The Sound of Film – Music in Hollywood, promises a delightful journey through the history of cinema music. Beginning with the silent film era and the early “talkies” of The Great Depression, the program moves through wartime classics, musicals, and iconic Disney blockbusters. Audiences can expect beloved favourites such as Cheek to Cheek, As Time Goes By, Sing Sing Sing, and When You Wish Upon a Star. With their unmatched charisma and brilliance, the Julian Bliss Septet invites you to revel in the magic of these timeless melodies.
“Bliss’s quick-fire clarinet starts weaving free-flowing improvisational lines around the tune from the very outset .. jaw-dropping, side-stepping vibes solo .. the whole ensemble is on fire”Gramophone