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The legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, Osibisa, the African rock pioneer, and Vonda Shepard, the unforgettable singer of the famous TV series, Ally McBeal, lead the lineup of the ninth cycle of the Soul Music this morning have been released San Javier García Pepa Mayor and Director of the cycle, Alberto Nieto.
The series of concerts to be held in the tent in the park Almansa 17 January to 25 April 2009, includes the performance of Rene Marie, one of the best American jazz singers of the moment, and a group of jazz virtuosos Ronald Baker & Ignasi Terraza Quartet, which also form part of the French saxophonist Pierrick Pedron, the Russian bass Dimitri Skidanov, and the spectacular American drummer Leon Parker, whose concert Jan. 17 will be open cycle of great interest to fans jazz, noted the director and music programs of Alma, Alberto Nieto.
Ignasi Terraza, one of the greats of jazz returns to Spanish Music of the Soul where and acted alongside the singer Charmin Michelle.
American singer / songwriter, Vonda Shepard, who became known worldwide for his appearance in the series Ally McBeal, and who acted in San Javier for 8 years, changed the guitar for the piano in this return to San Javier where accompanied by his group of guitar, bass and drums, will present his latest and last album "From the sun" in the concert given on 21 February.
Ahmad Jamal, jazz living legend of his 78 years, the main influence of the great pianists and musicians like Miles Davis, will perform in San Javier on Friday March 13, when it will be one of only two performances of the great pianist in his Spanish mini-tour.
The concert by Ahmad Jamal is surely one of the most anticipated, after the announced cancellation of its presence in the latest edition of the Festival de Jazz de San Javier, Nieto recalled that Ahmad Jamal who is accompanied by bass and drums, is "A real headliner of luxury."
The cycle of Soul Music takes over the Jazz Festival during the winter, has not been an exception in the budget cuts adopted by the City because of the economic crisis, so it has reduced the number of concerts will go 7 last year to five, without neglecting the quality and timeliness of actions such as that offered René Marie on April 4.
Alberto Nieto has confessed his preference for this singer, with great musical sensitivity, that is lavished on European tours "and finally, after several years of trying, we managed to bring to San Javier," Nieto explained that does not hesitate to highlight his originality and their status as "one of the best American jazz singers today."
The closing concert series will be up to "Osibisa" legendary band in the late 60's and during the 70 provided a new sound that mixed in African music with rock.
Afro-rock pioneers and godfathers of the so-called "world music", Osibisa still doing a mixture of African and Caribbean folklore, jazz, Latin and Rhythm and blues, with a powerful horn section and percussion, and a direct energy in the its 8 members, get to party every performance.
The mayor of San Javier, Pepa Garcia recalled the humble origins of Soul Music and its current consolidation as one of the most attractive winter festivals in the region, highlighting also the quality of programming despite budget savings made .
Pepa Garcia reported that tickets will go on sale at a price of 7 euros, except for the concert by Ahmad Jamal will cost 10 euros, starting tomorrow at the festival office in San Javier (telephone 968 19 15 68 - 968 19 15 88).
All concerts will be held at the Park tent Almansa and begin at 22:00 h, coinciding all weekend.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
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