Thursday, December 1, 2011
INDIA: Chennai home to Madhav Chari, India's most celebrated jazz musician
Music with integrity inspires me: Madhav Chari
There's a misconception that Chennai is known only for its classical traditions in music. But the city is home to Madhav Chari, India's most celebrated jazz musician.
Taking off from the spirit of authentic New Orleans jazz and Parisian street musicians, who captivate a live audience, the musician has been playing an important role in popularizing jazz in Chennai. He opens up on the jazz scene here and in India.
PERPETUALLY BUSY
Practice. That is more important in many ways than the performances or workshops. But in the meantime, I was able to get jazz music to a wider audience via an outreach program that targeted a general public as well as college students.
OF MUSIC SCENES
I really do not think any city in India really knows jazz music as compared to a metropolis like Paris or NYC. Even if Mumbai seems to be ahead in audience participation, I feel the gap in terms of audience can be easily closed. There is no real jazz scene in India: it has to be built up. A serious scene can start only if three things come together synergistically; an audience that wants high quality jazz, musicians who can deliver it and avenues for performance - by clubs or concert promoters.
RHYTHM DIVINE
Any music that speaks to me with integrity, inspires me. Bob Marley's reggae, the blues of Clapton or BB King, tango of Astor Piazzolla, classical music of Chopin played well, older Carnatic of Madurai Mani Iyer and Palghat Mani Iyer, the gospel group Take 6, folkloric Afro-Cuban music, in fact most music across the planet.
TIMES OF INDIA
USA: Jazz and Democracy in America panel, NYC
The non-profit New York Policy Forum turns to JJA member and WBGO program host Sheila Anderson Jazz at Lincoln Center Dizzy’s Club artistic director Todd Barkan, drummer T.S. Monk and pianist Helen Sung for a discussion of ”Jazz and Democracy in America” on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 6 pm — with cocktails afterwards. The discussion, to be moderated by NYPF co-founder (with Johnathan Cohen) John Giordino, wiill be posed around the questions:
Is jazz today a reflection of our democracy?
Is democracy today a reflection of our Jazz?
What is jazz in America today? Who plays it? What inspires it? Who and what does it inspire?
Admission is free to the event, being held at Helen Mills Theater, 139 W. 26th St., between 6th and 7th Avenues in New York City, though an RSVP is requested by December 5 to Tina Bonifacio: Tina.nypf@gmail.com. The NYPF is an independent and politically unaligned organization devoted to discussing issues facing New Yorkers concerning public policy, human rights, education and the arts.
SOURCE: JJA News
Is jazz today a reflection of our democracy?
Is democracy today a reflection of our Jazz?
What is jazz in America today? Who plays it? What inspires it? Who and what does it inspire?
Admission is free to the event, being held at Helen Mills Theater, 139 W. 26th St., between 6th and 7th Avenues in New York City, though an RSVP is requested by December 5 to Tina Bonifacio: Tina.nypf@gmail.com. The NYPF is an independent and politically unaligned organization devoted to discussing issues facing New Yorkers concerning public policy, human rights, education and the arts.
SOURCE: JJA News
FRANCE: Médéric Collignon new project dedicated to the music of King Crimson
Médéric Collignon & Jus de Bocse live at The New Morning, Paris, December 7
"HOMMAGE A KING CRIMSON"
- MÉDÉRIC COLLIGNON (Cornet)
- FRANK WOESTE (Fender Rhodes)
- PHILIPPE GLEIZES (Batterie)
- FRÉDÉRIC CHIFFOLEAU (Contrebasse)
Explorateur au long-cours, Médéric Collignon aime revisiter ceux qui l'inspirent. Après Ennio Morricone et Miles Davis, c'est au tour de King Crimson de recevoir un traitement de faveur sorti de l'imagination déchaînée du cornettiste.
Légendaire, ce groupe a offert 30 ans de musiques les plus éclectiques, suspendues à un unique fil conducteur : l'énergie du rock.
La richesse de ce matériau initial est exploitée à merveille : des arrangements ciselés ravivent l'intensité incroyable de King Crimson. Ce projet est taillé pour la scène par l'orfèvre Collignon. Il habite chaque morceau, y balade deux quatuors à cordes tandis que le Jus de Bocse exulte.
Ce concert exceptionnel est le premier réunissant tous les protagonistes du projet depuis la sortie de résidence en juin dernier au Triton (93).
Légendaire, ce groupe a offert 30 ans de musiques les plus éclectiques, suspendues à un unique fil conducteur : l'énergie du rock.
La richesse de ce matériau initial est exploitée à merveille : des arrangements ciselés ravivent l'intensité incroyable de King Crimson. Ce projet est taillé pour la scène par l'orfèvre Collignon. Il habite chaque morceau, y balade deux quatuors à cordes tandis que le Jus de Bocse exulte.
Ce concert exceptionnel est le premier réunissant tous les protagonistes du projet depuis la sortie de résidence en juin dernier au Triton (93).
POLAND: JAZZ JUNIORS 2011
The program JAZZ JUNIORS 2011 1-3 December
Krakow / Rotunda, ul. Oleandry 1
JAZZ JUNIORS 2011 INTRO
11/29/2011, Tuesday
20:00 - Oles Brothers & Kenny Werner Trio
30 zł Reduced price tickets, normally $ 35.
12/01/2011, Thursday
17:00 - Auditions part I - free entry
20:30 - Wojciech Mazolewski Quintet
2.12., Friday,. 16:00 - meeting with Wojtek Mazolewskim,
Blazej conducting Pierzak (Radio) -
PROMOTION album WMQ "Wojtek on Czechoslovakia"
(Mystic 2011) Empik Megastore in Krakow, Market Square 5
12/02/2011, Friday 17:00 - Auditions Contest part II - free entry
20:30 - Janusz Muniak & FRIENDS
12/03/2011, Saturday19:00 - Concert of the Laureates Rosario Giuliani Quartet website
UKRAINE: Do-Dj International Jazz Festival 2011
The 6th of December
Donetsk, National Academic Opera and Ballet
19.00
• Assia Ahhat and Braty Bluzu (Ukraine / Austria)
• Eric Serra (France) /solo violin - Assia Ahhat/
The 7th of December
Kiev, International Center of Culture and Arts
19.30
•Assia Ahhat and Braty Bluzu (Ukraine / Austria)
• Eric Serra (France) /solo violin - Assia Ahhat/
website
Alfredo Chacon-Magic Place (2011)
New project by Vibraphonist/Composer/Percussionist Alfredo Chacón who's debuting in the USA's jazz scene after nearly two decades long career in Europe.
He's presenting his new album MAGIC PLACE in which his cuban roots fusions with influences from other genres like funk, bossa, soul and bebop in a blend of beautiful melodies and groovy rhythms. Resulting in fresh, colorful, glad and elegant music, full of surprises that will get the listener in a good mood.
FRANCE: Jazz En Nord 20011-2012
Joueur d’harmonica incroyablement puissant, Mark Hummel a été une force majeure dans l'élaboration et la définition du blues californien.
BLACK HARMONY GOSPEL SINGERS
Les artistes de Black Harmony Gospel Singers sont originaires des Antilles ou d'Afrique et ont été bercés depuis leur plus tendre enfance par le negro spiritual. Jouant en Europe depuis 10 ans, leur talent est parfaitement reconnu, tout comme leur générosité.
NUIT DU BLUES
Septième Nuit du Blues concoctée par Marc Lelangue
SYLVAIN BEUF 5TET
Compositeur prolixe, saxophoniste surdoué, soliste très inspiré, leader expérimenté, Sylvain Bœuf cumule les talents et nous présente un nouveau projet original, aux effluves de funk, de musique latine, de soul, de jazz…
LABTRIO
LABtrio est un réel laboratoire musical qui mélange des influences jazz, impro, hip hop et électroniques sans jamais négliger l’unité du groupe.
Les Dimanches de l’Impro : DENIS STREIBIG
Il s'agit d'un concert acousmatique pour lequel le compositeur utilise l'impro et des techniques spontanées durant la composition (en sélectionnant par exemple les parties significatives). Le programme : Rouge-mort (Bernard Parmegiani), Un arrêt sur des images (Anne-Claude Iger), Choral pour pierres (Sarah Clenet), Vacuité du blog (Denis Streibig).
LIZ McCOMB
Au fil des ans, au prix d’un travail acharné, Liz McComb s’est imposée par une oeuvre exceptionnellement féconde dans les domaines du gospel.
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