Glasshopper

Led by Serious’ Take Five awardee Jonathan Chung, the trio have gained acclaim for their captivating and euphoric live performances since their formation in 2014. This unit of focused players explore melody and improvisation with complete reverence and abandon, intricately weaving together moments of sonic bliss and fearless rock-outs. Always aspiring to search for fresh interpretations, the bass-less line brings new music building on influences from Celtic folk to global grooves and across jazz, adding brasher beats and tones from indie and rock.

2024 signals a fresh chapter in their musical journey with a new album release on the independent Clonmell Jazz Social Label in June. Comprising seven new songs penned by Jonathan, this new material showcases the long term collaborators distinctive voices and empathetic improvisational interplay. Departing from their previous ethereal soundscapes, the trio ventures into new and territory, embracing the raw energy of rock, playful melodies and concise storytelling. Seldom settling, always searching.