United, the highly anticipated release from jazz legends Dave Holland and Lionel Loueke transcends mere collaboration; it embodies a soulful conversation between two masters from distinct backgrounds, merging their unique voices into something beautifully transcendent. What began as an impromptu moment during a soundcheck has blossomed into an album that reflects the spirit of two musicians dedicated to pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons. The album is a profound testament to true collaboration, beautifully fusing Loueke’s rich West African roots with Holland’s profound influence on modern jazz.
Duende Libre is an award-winning jazz trio whose original music combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa into a “strikingly authentic blend.” Each having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. The result: A euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots, pushing open the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom.
Mabe Fratti is an experimental cellist and composer. Originally from Guatemala, Fratti is now based in Mexico City. She uses cello, voice and synthesizers to present sound in the form of installation, composition & free improvisation. Mabe’s music takes us to sensible sounding boards: through a hypnotic and captivating performance, she sews contemporary elements like shoegaze and dream pop with ancestral influences that go from Gregorian chants to Sephardi music, transforming them in ingredients of a potent sonic ritual that causes a profound emotional impact.
"If you like Angelique Kidjo, Fatoumata Diawara, Oumou Sangaré, or Rokia Traoré, you will definitely appreciate Dobet Gnahoré. She merges the talents of all these extraordinary singers and on stage, Dobet unleashes a passion that renders audiences awestruck during her concerts across Africa, Brazil, the United States, Japan, and Europe." – KALW (Emmanuel Nado)
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes one of the most authentic forces in the Afrobeats genre, Sean Kuti & Egypt 80, for two nights and four shows. Band members are: Anikulap Kuti Oluwaseun (singer/sax/keyboard), Nicolas Timon Sebastien (trumpet), Kunle Justice (bass), Adebowale Adewunmi Osunnibu (baritone sax), Akinola Adio Oyebola (rhythm guitar), Balogun Cynthia Abimbola (dancer/singer), Adeniran Iyabo Folashade (dancer/singer), Fabrice Fila (tenor sax), and Mario Orsinet (drums). Showtimes Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 pm AND 9:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm each night.
Join us at Nectar to experience the Moroccan Psych-Roc of Bab L’ Bluz!
Weave through new tones of Brazilian Jazz with Trio Brasileiro.
Trio Brasileiro is a Grammy-nominated contemporary Brazilian Jazz ensemble that performs both original compositions and fresh interpretations of Brazilian classics.
Senegalese kora master Ablaye Cissoko shares the stage in a mesmerizing collaboration with French accordionist and composer Cyrille Brotto. Together, they create an exotic, yet strikingly modern sound that melds the deep traditions of their very different musical cultures and showcases their unique artistry.
“masterful... a gem from start to finish” - Songlines
Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto perform a gift of poetic imagination and musical intelligence, at times so harmonious that it seems as if touched by grace.
