Jazz cannot wait for concert halls. It cannot be heard everywhere in the
streets. I will not only talk about the bands and celebrations that regularly
take place in at MLH but especially about the syncopated rhythms of Jazz that
will highlight MLH next week and beyond. Starting with the popular Governors
Jazz Sunday Brunch at MLH getting jazzier on Sunday, 27th May 2012
from 1100am to 3pm at the Terrace with the upbeat Asia Pacific Jazz ensemble, professionals
performing in true spirit. Popular Pianist
Eshantha Peiris will top a notch higher with his Jazz grooves. 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.
Then June MLH will present Carte blanche au
Jazz, with le Olivier Franc Quintet
from 16th to 18th June 2012. Reputed to be “the greatest
soloist and creator of the history of Jazz”, Sidney Bechet, will be best
interpreted by Olivier Franc. Recreating the same passion through the
compositions as the master himself, “Olivier Franc’s Jazz Quintet” will begin a
diffusion of French culture at MLH.
The Quintet will perform on:
·
16th June
– Jazz on the Paradise Beach will sell tickets at LKR1500
·
17th June
– Dinner and Jazz in the Empire Ballroom will sell tickets at LKR6000/-nett
·
18th June
– Jazz on the Terrace – LKR3500
Then Sintonia ‘ an acoustic jazz quartet defines contemporary funk and jazz with its
blend of sophisticated original compositions and a unique treatment of the
classics adding a vivacious sound to the local jazz repertoire will surface on
24th June 2012 at the Sunday Jazz Brunch. The working ensemble
approaches a regular quartet format from a new perspective creating a unique
ensemble sound.
The foursome reflects the true heart of Funky Jazz and its sound is based
in part on compositions of the Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole,
Louis Armstrong, Randy Crawford and the contemporary favorites including
Michael Buble, Rihanna, Bruno Mars & Taio Cruz.
The Quartet consisting of Monique
Wille on vocals, Greg Pallegama on Drums, Ashane Bernard on Keyboards &
Suren De Kauwe on Bass Guitar, produces music that makes the most of the
intriguing sound potential of a contemporary jazz outfit, fitting in ideally
for Corporate launches, Cocktails, lounge and relaxing atmospheres.
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