Jaskane Café Trio

 

Biography

 

Jaskane showcases a unique blend of violin, oboe and guitar, while playing an eclectic mix of musical genres and evoking sounds of international café culture.

Violinist Karen Kelly’s influences span from the simplicity of baroque string music to modern contemporary scores. Her performances include orchestral works, chamber music and lead violin for the much loved musicals. A former violin teacher, Karen has now established a career as a music therapist. Bringing her classical roots to the group, she shows a particular propensity for tangos.
Etain McCooey has developed a uniquely ‘Irish’ oboe style by combining her classical oboe training with her knowledge of Irish whistle style and technique. She plays with The Clare Memory Orchestra, works as a session musician countrywide and was commissioned to compose music for the Hidden History TV series. She to display the oboe’s versatility through the Jaskane repertoire.

Jason Noone is a guitarist and producer with a background in rock, blues and improvisation. He has performed throughout the country, teaches guitar skills and is a qualified music therapist. His sound complements the Trio’s melodic and harmonic tapestry while also diversifying with intricate solos and riffs. His guitar style provides the rhythmic underpinning of the Jaskane’s distinctive sound.

 

Jaskane formed in 2012 as "Jaskane Café Trio", performing throughout Clare in diverse settings.The self-recorded live album "Jaskane Café Trio Live" was releasedin 2013. The second album "Lumen" was recorded in the prestigious Grouse Lodge Studio with Alex Borwick and is scheduled for release in 2017.