Dublin, Ireland born Melanie O'Reilly has become one of Ireland’s internationally known jazz singers. Now based in Wexford, she has performed extensively throughout France, Britain, Ireland, Wales, Norway, and the USA, including representing Ireland at the Schoenburg Hall Los Angeles and again at the European Heritage Festival in Normandy in 2019. She was a Visiting Scholar /Musician in Residence at UC Berkeley's Celtic Studies and received an award for "Artist with Extraordinary ability” by the US. While in the Bay Area, she was known as a Bay Area Treasure. While in CA recently, she sang at Keys Jazz Bistro in SF, with the SImon Rowe Organ Trio and has performed regularly with the Bay Area jazz pianist legend Frank Martin. also with George Brooks, Fred Randolph, Jack Dorsey, Deszon Clairbourne, John R Burr. The late Larry Coryell was special guest on her celtic jazz album Enchanted Island. She recently was Jazz Artist in Residence at Wexford Arts Centre, created Jazz Appreciation and Outreach series, performed her own unique song compositions for Culture Night Wexford, and has performed a special Swing Jazz in the Afternoon series in Ireland. She is the creator and host of the award-winning radio series "Jazz on the Bay", originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1, which is has been broadcast monthly on the California jazz station KCSM.org

LINKS

https://melanieoreilly.com/

https://wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873639047

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celtic.jazz.9/

https://www.facebook.com/melanieoreillymusic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanieoreillymusic/ @melanieoreilly

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieoreillymusic/

Lucky me! I had the honor to meet up with Emily Day for this episode of the Hot Jazz Network Podcast. A long time friend and musical collaborator, Emily is a talented arranger for her 6 piece band the Cosmo Alleycats, top notch performer, dynamic business person, and Bay Area's best female vocalist/jazz singer.

About Emily Day: Emily Day's voice carries the history of American music. On stage, she combines her deep knowledge of jazz with her vocal acrobatics — simultaneously wild and precise. “Ella reincarnated”, “Sultry and wonderful”, and “Her voice is outrageous” are just a few comments from captivated audience members nationwide. Emily has been performing jazz since the age of 16. She holds a BFA in Jazz Voice from The New School and an MA in Popular Music Studies from the University of Liverpool. She served as an adjunct lecturer in Jazz Studies and music fundamentals at several Northeastern colleges and Universities while running her own private vocal studio for ten years. Upon moving to San Francisco in 2012, she fell in love with the city’s vibrant Swing scene and has been reconnecting to her Big Band roots ever since.

UPCOMING APPEARANCES:

Cosmo Alleycats, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, The Sausalito Center for the Arts.

Emily Day Swingtet, Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 at Mr. Tipple's in San Francisco, she will be joined by guitarist Luca Pino, and jazz violinist Nora Germain.

WEBSITE and SOCIAL

MEDIA: www.cosmoalleycats.com https://www.instagram.com/emilydaymusic/ https://www.instagram.com/cosmoalleycats/

VIDEOS:

Maybe I Do

https://youtu.be/Q8tskeV9hkE?si=yobIHv7_ODamjVxM

In A Dream

https://youtu.be/Uxp2ilaRSyQ?si=QSiogQeFb5qKy4aF

Old Sweet Song

https://youtu.be/eM63uv05xh0?si=cw527G4vgiezWNO8

Problème C'est Moi

https://youtu.be/u6DF8Nn0vp0?si=fOcTP7fmDO70eCRH

Great Podcast with my friend Johnny. For those who aren't familiar, Johnny Beane is a versatile guitarist, musician, talk show host, guitar gear reviewer, and IRL streamer known for his passion for music. As a podcaster, YouTuber, and Twitch gamer, Johnny combines his love for music and gaming, creating engaging content for fans of guitar, gear, and gaming alike. Whether he’s breaking down legendary riffs, exploring iconic gear, or connecting with fans on live streams, Johnny brings energy and expertise to every platform.