Jackie Daly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jackie Daly
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Jackie Daly, 2012
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| Background information | |
| Born | 22 June 1945 Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Button accordion, Concertina |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Associated acts | De Dannan, Patrick Street |
Jackie Daly, born on June 22, 1945, in Kanturk, Ireland, is a famous Irish musician. He is known for playing the button accordion and the concertina. Jackie has been a member of many well-known Irish traditional music groups, including De Dannan and Patrick Street.
Jackie Daly's Musical Journey
Early Life and Influences
Jackie Daly grew up in a special part of Ireland called Sliabh Luachra. This area is famous for its unique traditional music. Jackie learned a lot about music from his father, who played the melodeon (a type of accordion). He also learned from a local fiddler named Jim Keeffe. Jackie started playing music at "crossroads dances," which were outdoor gatherings where people danced to live music.
Becoming a Professional Musician
After working for a few years in the Dutch merchant navy, Jackie decided to become a full-time musician in the early 1970s. In 1974, he won the All-Ireland Accordion Competition in Listowel, County Kerry. To enter this competition, he had to play a specific type of accordion. However, right after winning, he went back to playing his favorite type of accordion.
In 1977, Jackie released his first solo music recording. It was part of a series called Music from Sliabh Luachra.
Working with Other Musicians
Jackie Daly is well-known for his musical partnerships with many fiddlers. A fiddler is someone who plays the fiddle, which is like a violin used in traditional music.
Partnership with Séamus Creagh
One of his first important partnerships was with Séamus Creagh. In 1977, they released an album together called Jackie Daly agus Séamus Creagh. This album helped bring the special music of Sliabh Luachra to more people. Their playing together was very precise and set a high standard for future accordion and fiddle recordings.
Working with Kevin Burke
Jackie also had an important partnership with Kevin Burke. Jackie played as a guest on Kevin's 1978 album, If the Cap Fits. Later, in 1981, they made another popular album together called Eavesdropper.
Playing with De Dannan
Jackie Daly was the first accordion player for the famous band De Dannan. He played on four of their albums between 1980 and 1985. Many people believe that Jackie's work with De Dannan helped make the accordion a popular instrument for concert stages, not just for dance music.
Joining Patrick Street
In 1986, Jackie joined a new band called Patrick Street. Kevin Burke, Andy Irvine, and Arty McGlynn formed this group. Jackie played with Patrick Street until 2007.
Other Collaborations
Between 1984 and 2015, Jackie recorded four albums with fiddlers Séamus and Manus McGuire. Their group was called Buttons & Bows. He also worked with fiddler Máire O'Keeffe on an album called Re-Joyce: Tunes and Songs from the Joyce Collection in 2003.
In 2010, Jackie Daly and fiddler Matt Cranitch released an album called The Living Stream. This album mostly featured music from the Sliabh Luachra region. They released another album, Rolling On, in 2014.
Awards and Recognition
In 2005, Jackie Daly received a special award called Ceoltóir na Bliana, which means Musician of the Year. This award was given by TG4, an Irish-language television station, as part of their Gradam Ceoil awards.
In 2009, a record company called Topic Records included one of Jackie's early recordings in their special 70-year anniversary collection, Three Score and Ten.
Jackie Daly's Impact on Music
Since the mid-1970s, Jackie Daly has been a very important person in traditional Irish music. Many people say he helped change how people viewed the accordion. He made it an accepted instrument for bands that play on concert stages.
He also helped change the sound of the accordion in Irish music. He moved away from an older, louder sound to a sweeter, lighter sound. Jackie also helped make the C#/D accordion more popular. This type of accordion is played in an older style, different from the B/C accordion, which is more common among Irish traditional accordion players.
Jackie Daly's Music Albums
Solo Albums
- Jackie Daly: Music From Sliabh Luachra, Volume 6 (1977)
- Many's a Wild Night (1995) (With Maire O'Keeffe, Paul de Grae & Garry O'Briain.)
Duet Albums
- Jackie Daly & Séamus Creagh (1977)
- Eavesdropper (Kevin Burke & Jackie Daly) (1981)
- The Living Stream (Matt Cranitch & Jackie Daly) (2010)
- Rolling On (Matt Cranitch & Jackie Daly) (2014)
With De Dannan
- Mist-Covered Mountain (1980)
- The Star-Spangled Molly (1981)
- Song for Ireland (1983)
- Anthem (1985)
With Buttons & Bows
- Buttons & Bows (1984) (as Jackie Daly, Séamus & Manus McGuire)
- The First Month of Summer (1987)
- Grace Notes (1991)
- The Return of Spring (2015)
With Arcady
- After the Ball (1991)
With Patrick Street
- Patrick Street (1986)
- No. 2 Patrick Street (1988)
- Irish Times (album) (1990)
- All in Good Time (1993)
- Cornerboys (1996)
- Made in Cork (1997)
- Live from Patrick Street (1999)
- Street Life (2002)
- On the Fly (2007)
Other Albums
- The 3rd Irish Folk Festival in Concert (1976) (Live, with Séamus Creagh and other artists)
- Sail Og Rua (1983) (With Dolores Keane & John Faulkner)
- An Bodhrán/The Irish Drum (1996) (Colm Murphy, featuring Jackie Daly, Mairtin O'Connor and Aidan Coffey)
- Re-Joyce, Tunes & Songs from the Joyce Collection (2003) (with various other musicians)
