Liner notes by Ronan Guilfoyle In 2001 I undertook a new project which involved the composition of new pieces based on the canon of Irish traditional music. This music was performed at the Dublin Jazz Festival by an extended version of my group Lingua Franca, and was recorded immediately afterwards in Dublin. The result of this is the recording you now hold in your hand. Lingua Franca has been exploring classic jazz repertoire for the past three years, particularly through an examination of the repertoire of Charlie Parker. While being aware of the fact of playing classic music from the jazz canon, I've also been very conscious of the need to filter the music through my own experience as a composer and improviser. In recent years I've developed a deep interest in Irish traditional music, and through the group Khanda, I've explored the possible connections between Irish traditional music and jazz practices. So, artistically I felt that my nex...