Some of Gerard's current projects are shown below. You can also read details of previous projects in the project archive.

Collaboration with Craig Ogden

Over the past year, Gerard has built up an exciting collaboration with Austrailian guitarist Craig Ogden. Together they have developed a programme of original music for this beautiful combination.

This new duo have recently given over 15 concerts in venues ranging from St David's Hall, Cardiff to the Sugar Club, Dublin. The BBC & RTE have broadcast several of their performances.

The latest album, pluckbow, takes its name from Greg Caffrey's work Pluck, Blow. Other works on the album include funky, new crossover works by Ulrich Schultheiss, Andy Scott, Ciaran Farrell, Billy Cowie, Stuart Greenbaum and Ian Wilson.

The Pilgrim's Return with The Smith Quartet

Gerard's new recording with the Smith Quartet will be released in September 2007. They will be doing a major Irish tour in 2008.

Anam Cara

Gerard's most recent collaboration is with stunning Celtic Choir "Codetta". Catch them on BBC1 Songs of Praise on June 10th. They will be premiering Ciaran Farrell's new work on June 17th in Carrickfergus.

the soprano saxophone playing of Gerard McChrystal whose style places him at home in all genres. Mucisweb April 07