Joe Chester

Joseph Chester, also known as Joe Chester, is an Irish composer and musician. His albums have won acclaim, including A Murder of Crows, The Easter Vigil (which was named the "Best Irish Album" of 2017), and Jupiter's Wife (the Best Irish album of 2020 according to the Irish Daily Mirror).

In recent years, he has turned his attention to composing contemporary music for classical guitar. His first major commission, LUCIA, was commissioned by Axis Ballymun for the centenary of James Joyce's Ulysses. The piece was inspired by fragments of the life of Lucia Joyce, James Joyce's daughter. According to The Irish Times, it was "deft and well-considered, the work spins and soars. An elegant, discordant gem." The Times called it "a stunning tribute."

He has been the lead guitarist of many groups, including The Waterboys and for Gemma Hayes. He is also the producer and guitarist of Dublin band A Lazarus Soul.

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