Continuing the great romance of Europe with the Jazz! -

The 15th edition of the Zurich International Festival will be held at Club der Zürcher Kantonalbank im Theater der Künste, Zürich from October 30 to November 2, 2013 and their scenarios keychain: Spectrum 40 Billy Cobham, Bob James and Dave Sanborn and the close Chucho Valdes Quintet the sensation Buika.
In these days wonder: What nationality is mister Cobham? : This extraordinary drummer is Panama.

 

                                           

In Switzerland itself, but in Lausanne, will take effect starting Jazz Onze + same day October 30 and one more day holiday, until November 3. With the Casino Montbenon and several rooms arranged for Dianne Reeves, John Scofield, Dave Holland and Prism, Christian Scott and Tomasz Stanko Quartet New York.

 

 

Meanwhile in Berlin, the German capital, the big party starts on Thursday 31 and will extend through Sunday, November 3 (2013). Two header drummers Jack DeJohnette, Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio and others will be cheering.

 

 

 

In Amphion, Laag-Keppel, Holland, Candy Dulfer, Chris Barber and Johan Blohm the main attractions will be the 1st and November 2nd.
Certainly Ms. Dulfer is a member of the organization of "Ámsterdam World Jazz City 2014".

 

 

Great representation of Latin Jazz will have Moncalieri Jazz Festival in Italy. But the party is too big 1 to November 17. Moncalieri is located in the northwest of the boot, very close to France, so expect a great advanced Jazz fans of all neighbors. On Saturday November 2 there will be an evening dedicated to "The Cuban Tropical Swing Orchestra". Han called "Volcan" fairly musical, concert Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Armando Gola and Anthony Carrillo. Joe Lovano (tenor sax). The phenomenal Yilian Canizares (Ochumare), violinist and Singer, and more Latin Jazz Quartet. Fabrizio Bosso (trombon) close to the RAI Symphony Orchestra. What good is going to be ... Gozalo!

 

 

 

33° Cartagena Jazz Festival (Spain)

 

In Cartagena in Spain there will also be a worthy representation of Latin Jazz. The presence of Chucho Valdes & The Afro Cuban Messsengers, Chano Dominguez, the winning Luciana Souza and more, ensure the success of the 33 celebration of Cartagena Jazz Festival. From 2 to November 22, 2013, in  Nuevo Teatro Circo y Auditorio El Batel.

 

We wish for all the best in these magnificent cultural-artistic events where tourist highlights like the great jazz music. Where children, youth and adults can not only enjoy, but inspired by his musicianship.

¡¡Amor y Jazz!!

 

 

 

 

Dominican Republic Jazz Festival 17th edition - The always excellent hostess Costa Ambar

 

Dominican Republic Jazz Festival has become one of the tourist-cultural events more to this country proud.

From this Thursday 31 turns 17 years since its inception and are several times we've served the invitation we made ​​the Directorate of Tourism (Lic. Miguelina Ruiz), the organization of the event and some institutions and related companies, so that next year will celebrate its most age.

Lorenzo Sancassani, always acting leader of the organization of the Festival, has formed a team that deserves recognition, but has been a continuous drive to improve year after year.
The Festival, which has become one of the most important in the region, is set in the beautiful Costa Ambar (north coast of Dominican Republic), so that the enjoyment on the day

 

sun, beach, practice of water sports (kite surfing, sailing, etc..), acquisition of crafts, horseback historical sites, etc.. and at night the beach with renowned rumba musiciansmake this event a destination for relaxation immediately, joy and enjoyment.

This year, always live, the line up is very solid in Latin Jazz, from Thursday to Saturday Puerto Plata Cabarete, Sosua stopping, were mounted on the stage: Bernie Williams (guitarist, former Yankee New York), which since its release has caused great expectation, Richie Flores (conga player carats), Horacio "the Black" Hernandez (one of the best drummers in the world), Edsel Gomez (considered by many one of the greatest improvisers in the piano), Ivan Renta (alto sax enjoying great moment in his career), Ramon Vasquez (bass hierarchy and pillar of the organization), Abraham Laboriel (bass bright Mexican), Alex Acuna (drummer, percussionist ample history), Manuel Valera (Cuban pianist Grammy nominee) being the closure Marco Pignataro Trio and Johnny Ventura ace merengue, known as "El Caballo Mayor" with Milly Quezada "La Reina del Merengue".

 

                          

 

"After 53 years Alfredo Naranjo y Los Jovenes del Sur launch new Pollera Colora"

'La Pollera Colora' is a composition whose original composers were: Juan Bautista Castro Madera (clarinetist of the Orchestre de Pedro Salcedo) in music and accepting this Choperena Wilson, lead singer of the same orchestra, the letter.
This subject, cumbia, Colombia's traditional rhythm, recorded at 78 RPM acetate album, though not to the liking of Conductor Salcedo, such was his success that he went around the world. This occurred in 1960 and 61.
And during the following years there was no party in Latin America and many parts of the globe where chevere not dance the cumbia "La Pollera Colora", many people live with longing those times.
Today we have a special version with a first arrangement and orchestration, under the baton of one of the best vibraphone has delighted us with his nice salsa and Latin jazz: Alfredo Naranjo.
Mr. Naranjo achieved a new success in his career and is followed by  Los Jóvenes del Sur, musicians from Colombia, Peru, Cuba and Venezuela.
Alli will accompany the video to enjoy where Your are of Latin music.
¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!

More Jazz Festivals in Europa...!

 

In the town of Presov, Slovakia, will be a party in two days
in which the stage will be occupied by: Edilson Sanchez Quartet, Chicago Blue Connection, Zawinul Legacy Band and others.

Hanza Jazz Festiwal IX comes to hand editing Cultury Centrum 105 of its Director Pawel Strojek, and a group of collaborators magnificent as: Monica Modla, Grazyna Ostroglowa, Izabella Aguieazka Wilke and Walczak, who have the mission to get you started this Festival to the world.
In Koszalin, Poland.






                                                  

While in Konstanz, Germany, will be held on Jazzherbst 2013 with the participation of: Grunes Blatt, Netnakisum, Hilaria Kramer, Villerd / Ayler Quartet.

 

 

Salzburger Jazz-Herbst

 

 

The presence of Jamaican Monty Alexander Trio gives capital gains to Salzburger Jazz-Herbst in Austria.

 

 

Deutsches Jazz Festival Frankfurt 2013

 

Some musicians in high demand worldwide Dave Holland (bass) and Pharoah Sanders (sax)

The Jazz fans are encouraged throughout Germany to the upcoming performances of Dave Holland Prism and Pharoah Sanders & The Urderground in Frankfurt.

Orlando "Maraca" Valle and All Stars captive back to Paris

 The images are revealing the success obtained by Orlando "Maraca" Valle, talented flutist and composer, with his Latin Jazz All Stars in Paris.
This concert took place on October 14 at the Chatelet Theatre where a pin would not fit and where emotion and communication between the public and the great musicians remained from start to finish.
In addition to themes from the album "Reencuentros", Orlando blew many of his compositions have led him to stardom.
Shared the stage with first-line characters: Steve Turre, Giovanni Hidalgo, Horacio "The Black" Hernandez and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, among other.
¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!

This is one of the last videos of Orlando "Maraca" Valle and Latin Jazz All Stars with a summary of "Reencuentros" and what they are capable of giving these great musicians

Grand Tribute to "El Comandante" Mario Rivera

 

 

 

 



Mario Rivera was a founding member of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra; a revered virtuosic multi-instrumentalist and beloved mentor to countless musicians. The program will feature artists who loved and worked with Rivera including trumpeter Ray Vega, guitarist Ed Cherry, percussionist Alex Diaz, and Mario’s son, drummer Phoenix Rivera. Joining them on Friday only will be tenor saxophonist George Coleman, followed by trombonist Papo Vazquez on Saturday.  A highlight of both evenings will be a re-creation of Rivera’s classic recording, El Commandante, featuring Ivan Renta, one of Rivera’s protégés and a member of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Guided by guest curator and noted researcher Leonardo Ivan Dominguez, we will explore Rivera’s roots in Afro Dominican folkloric music with a segment featuring KumbaCarey, directed by Pedro Raposo and Maria Terrero.

 

 

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