Métier is Ireland's first Jazz Ensemble in Residence. Supported by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, and formed in 2007, Métier has just completed a concert series at Cabinteely House to great critical and audience acclaim. Under the artistic directorship of Ronan Guilfoyle, one of Ireland's leading jazz musicians and composers, Métier is a group bristling with creative energy, both in improvisation and composition. Their repertoire is comprised exclusively of pieces composed by the various members of the ensemble and performance by Métier represents the best that jazz in Ireland has to offer both in playing and composing. Plans for 2008 include a national tour, the recording and launch of their first CD, another concert series at Cabinteely House and performances with international guest soloists.
