Acclaimed US pianist Craig Taborn returns to Ireland for an intimate performance at The Cooler a rare chance for Irish audiences to experience this extraordinary musician up close in one of the city’s most atmospheric micro-venues.

Born in Detroit in 1970, Taborn studied at the University of Michigan and first garnered attention performing with saxophonist James Carter. His debut on ECM Records came via Roscoe Mitchell’s Note Factory on the influential Nine To Get Ready (recorded in 1997).

Over the past decade, Taborn has continued to evolve his distinctive approach, reaching new heights with his 2020 release Shadow Plays. “It’s part of the same continuum as Avenging Angel,” he says. “That was a studio recording this one is live but the process of spontaneous composition continues.” Captured in the Mozart-Saal of the Wiener Konzerthaus, Shadow Plays is a breathtaking live recital. Headlined Avenging Angel II, the concert is a masterclass in improvised performance, where Taborn explores the interplay of sound and silence, colour and density. With poetic sensitivity and absolute technical command, he shapes unfolding structures from fleeting motifs guided by instinct, experience, and an unwavering grasp of his craft.

Early Bird Show Doors 6:30pm / Music 7pm

Late Night Show Doors 9pm / Music 9:30pm