Jazz singing workshops in Portobello

Want to brush up on your bossa nova and ballads? Head for the Bello Bar in Portobello, Dublin where jazz singer and composer Edel Meade will host singing workshops from May 12th. Meade, who has studied at the prestigious Columbia College Chicago and the School for Improvisational Music New York will teach popular jazz standards and swing, jazz phrasing, rhythm and improvisational skills. Participants, who should have some experience, will get the opportunity to perform with a band at the end of the 10-week course; costs €220 or €180 concessions. Contact edelmeade@gmail.com. Ruth O'Connor