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A CLARE musician has joined forces with leading jazz figures on a new EP to raise money for a stricken colleague. In 2020, the Irish jazz scene suffered shockwaves after pianist, Phil Ware, was incapacitated by a stroke. Ware’s fellow band-members in the Phil Ware Trio, Kevin Brady (drums) and Dave Redmond (bass) have joined Danny Healy and Eamonn Linehan to present three never-before-heard songs of his (and two instrumental variations) on the forthcoming “Happy Ever After” EP. It has been issued for global download through nobetterman [Cat. No. nbm007] and The Fund For Phil from October 22 and the entire session, accompanying booklet and video are available free! The group is asking music lovers everywhere to donate what they can “to assist in financing Phil’s long and arduous return to an independent life”. A spokesperson said, “Every single donation will go to the trust fund that’s been set up by his family and friends. Visit The Fund For Phil …
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