Portal de San Javier
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Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: 21:30 h.
Scenario: Almansa Park Auditorium, San Javier
Input: 15Euros
Bill Evans with his group The Soulgrass Band and the world premiere of a project led by three jazzwomen, René Marie, Lynne Arriale and Grace Kelly in a new day of Jazz San Javier
The increasingly important presence of women in jazz is evident with proposals like that brings together three talented women, the saxophonist Grace Kelly, pianist Lynne Arriale, and the great singer René Marie, tomorrow visit San Javier Jazz .
In training open quintet double overnight second part saved for the expected return of Bill Evans, saxophonist and composer, master of jazz fusion, Jazz San Javier visiting the spectacular Soulgrass Band, and the original mix of jazz proposal with soul and bluegrass and American folk.
Three current jazz female stars come together in a very attractive project that sets the stage for the excellent pianist Lynne Arriale, one of the best representatives of Advanced Bop jazz scene in the U.S., the young saxophonist, singer and songwriter Grace Kelly, one of the last surprises in the world of jazz.
"A jazz musician race" for Wynton Marsalis, and is undoubtedly one of the best voices of contemporary jazz, along with Dianne Reeves, the great René Marie.
The quintet is completed by Martin Gjakonovski on bass, and Guido May on drums.
One attraction of this project, which makes its world premiere at Jazz San Javier, is to watch live the very young Grace Kelly, an American of Korean parents, who at just 21 years, has won the admiration and respect of many of the greats such as Wynton Marsalis himself, who highlighted his intelligence, wit and sensitivity to the interpretation.
Apart from Wynton Marsalis, Grace Kelly has collaborated with such greats as Phil Woods, Dave Brubeck, Hank Jones, Kenny Barron, and Dianne Reeves, among many others.
Lynne Arriale is another prominent women of the American jazz scene.
Winning the 1993 International Piano Competition American jazz and acting in the Jacksonville Jazz Festival gave its popularity has continued adding to ever since, with an extensive discography and a deserved place among the top jazz pianists in the country.
The trio is completed by the great Rene Marie, one of the most loved jazz vocalists in Jazz San Javier.
The woman who conquers audiences both its vocal quality, such as charisma, musical taste and enormous talent for interpreting remained closed until 42 when he began his professional career and a new life.
Singer-songwriter, René Marie has always shown a strong social commitment, writing and recording songs that put the attention on the "homeless" racial problems, and sexual abuse.
The renowned saxophonist and composer Bill Evans completed the night with The Soulgrass Band, a spectacular band that enters by fusion is so fond of jazz with rock, funk, and American folk, "bluegrass".
Bill Evans, will be on tenor and soprano saxophones accompanied by a young star, singer and drummer Josh Dion, along with Ryan Cavanaugh on banjo, Mitch Stein on guitar and Etienne M'Bappe on bass.
Bill Evans treasures of a brilliant career that began with the great Miles Davis and which has always stood out for his skill in musical fusion.
During five years, was part of the Davis band, recording albums all the time.
Passed by bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra, or Petit Blonde in which coincided with guitarist Chuck Loeb, and recording with people as diverse as Mick Jagger, Herbie Hancock and Michel Franks, among others.
Evans is a highly valued musician at Jazz San Javier, where he participated in numerous editions with very diverse projects.
His taste for the merger of all kinds of musical styles resulted in a daring discography, which in addition to the high-voltage jazz, also fits a more melodic, soul, funk, and country.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
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