The popular Governors
Jazz Sunday Brunch at MLH just got jazzier every last Sunday of the month.
Sunday, March 25th 2012 from 1100am to 3pm at the Terrace will be upbeat with
The Asia Pacific Jazz ensemble, professionals performing in true spirit. What
could be better than feasting on delectables from the premier culinary
destination and a top notch Jazz Trio at the Iconic heritage hotel! Popular Pianist Eshantha Peiris who
after arriving in Sri Lanka has been actively involved in the local music scene.
Having grown up in Colombo, Eshantha owes his musical foundations to his
teachers Ramya de Livera Perera and Ananda Dabare, and to his involvement with
the St. Joseph’s College choir. A talent-development sponsorship from Prima
Ceylon Ltd. allowed him to attend New York University’s Steinhardt School from
2003-2008, where he earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Performance
and Composition, studying with Eduardus Halim, Marc Consoli, Mark Adamo and Jim
McNeely. Drummer Dr Sumudi Suraweera:
aka as Sum has been a performing jazz musician in New Zealand for ten years
where he collaborated with various Lankan and Kiwi groups and artists and
performed in his own ensembles including the Serendib Sextet and Baliphonics. Double Bassist Isaac Smith: New Zealand
born musician and composer with a passion for improvised and creative music who
states that the double bass owns him. All three are highly qualified musicians
and teachers from Musicmatters (www.musicmatterssrilanka.com)
in Colombo and dedicated to music of the most sublime and sensitive
nature.
Anura Dewapura states,”we have not forgotten
the kids so we have ice carvers in action. Lots of ice cream for the kids and
indeed getting a real feel to music whilst enjoying a delicious spread of
brunch food.”
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