Went to listen to Alex Mathias jazz quartet performed in the International Bar on 23 Wicklow Street. The quartet is comprised of talented musicians:
- Dan Bodwell (Bass)
- Johnny Taylor (Piano)
- Tommy Gray (Drums)
- Alex Mathias (Sax)
The first question I asked myself during their performance was - "Why would such professional band play jazz in a such tiny (but cosy anyway) premises? This high quality sound, virtuosity, talent and jazz passion should sound loudly somewhere where hundreds of people could get in".
Generally speaking, my expectations were fully met and moreover I was really excited.
The International Bar along with Alex Mathias welcomes all jazz fans every Tuesday (Alex Mathias Trio) and every Thursday (Alex Mathias Quartet) at 9 pm.
