Deise Brass

The Pavillion, 13 Careys Lane, Cork City

Mon 26th Oct, 6:00 pm

Hailing from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, DEISE BRASS is a ten-piece band dedicated to the

vibrant sounds of New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland, Swing and Jazz standards from the 1920s and

1930s.

The band was formed in 2015 by a group of like-minded musicians who were looking for an

outlet to make music together, enjoy each others company and share their love of great tunes.

Over the past eleven years, DEISE BRASS has grown into one of Ireland’s leading traditional

jazz ensembles, united by a passion for keeping the music and spirit of the 1920s alive for

modern audiences.

That same friendship and camaraderie remain at the heart of the band today and is a big part

of the enjoyment and energy DEISE BRASS brings to every performance.

Featuring trumpets, trombone, clarinet, euphonium, saxophone, piano, banjo, guitar, bass,

drums and the authentic sounds of the New Orleans washboard, the band delivers an

energetic and authentic jazz experience, combining lively melodies, driving rhythms and

exciting improvisation.

Recognised as one of only a handful of bands in Ireland keeping the traditional sounds of

Dixieland and New Orleans jazz alive today, DEISE BRASS has performed at numerous

festivals and events throughout the country, including the Doonbeg International Jazz

Festival, Kinsale Fringe Jazz Festival and the Waterford Festival of Food. The band has also

successfully produced and performed at several Prohibition Balls and Peaky Blinders-themed

events, bringing the lively music of the 1920s to life alongside dedicated swing dance groups

and enthusiastic audiences.

DEISE BRASS is delighted to bring its exciting blend of traditional jazz and New Orleans

street-band spirit to The Pav (The Pavilion), Cork City Centre, as part of the 2026

International Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Built in 1921, this iconic Cork venue provides the

perfect setting to experience music that, in many cases, is as old as the building itself.