Jake Kalilec is a multi-instrumentalist from Youghal, Co. Cork, now based in Cork City. A graduate of the Cork School of Music with a BMus in Jazz Piano, he studied under renowned musicians Cormac McCarthy and Scott Flanigan.

Jake has performed extensively across Ireland and abroad, developing a versatile style that blends jazz, traditional Irish music, and contemporary influences. His music draws inspiration from folk tales, local history, and the seaside landscape of his hometown, Youghal.

Over the years, Jake has collaborated with numerous bands and artists throughout Cork and has contributed to many local musicians’ recording projects. For this special concert, Jake has assembled a 12-piece band to perform his original compositions and arrangements, marking the first live performance of this new body of work. Audiences can expect an evocative and imaginative fusion of sound that reflects both Jake’s roots and his adventurous musical vision.