PUCKFAIR are a group performing music which
contains the freedom and spontaneity of jazz with the driving rhythms
of Irish music. Formed in New York in 1984 by flute player Brian
Dunning the line-up features Sean Whelan on Guitar, John Fitzpatrick
on Violin and Brian Fleming on percussion. Now based in Ireland
the band continue to excite their audience with new acoustic music,
thrilling improvisations and lush soundscapes. This collection of
musicians loves to explore new musical ground.
During their career PUCK
FAIR have toured throughout America,
Japan
and Europe and released an album entitled ”Fair Play” on the Windham
Hill/Lost Lake Arts Label. They regularly perform at Folk and jazz
festivals and are featured in the program of events at the Cork
International jazz festival alongside some of the worlds top
groups