https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/cannes-jazz-festival-in-1958 2023-01-12 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/31c7825242b70b8bca9c7f4af5e07d32dfc61227cbb18c1ead002ae6e9fda6c9.jpg Cannes Jazz Festival in 1958-Enjoy this great concert from 1958, bringing together the great figures of jazz in Cannes, enriched by two exceptional interviews! Jazz has always had a love affair with the French Riviera, and guess what? They met in Cannes! In this spectacular event in 1958, the greatest jazz musicians met on the Croisette: Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Sydney Bechet, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz... there are too many to mention them all! From swing to modern, the Palais des Festivals resonates with the enthusiasm of jazz. This INA archive is enriched by two exceptional interviews, with the director Jean Cocteau, a great jazz fan, and the drummer Kenny Clarke. Enjoy this beautiful musical poetry and come back to la belle vie! Director: Jean-Christophe Averty Performers: Sydney Bechet, Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Clarke, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Art Taylor, Roy Elridge... https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/ray-charles-in-antibes 2022-12-16 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d55e8ab673d2ff39aed7ea691d4eb1a08106da89341824a9064b75365943ca84.jpg Ray Charles in Antibes-Rediscover the legendary Ray Charles in this concert from July 21, 1961 at the Antibes Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival! For his first concert outside the United States, in 1961, Ray Charles went to France, to the Antibes Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival. Thanks to the work of engineers, this legendary concert has been brought back to life, and we can now see and hear "The Genius" leading a wonderful octet, and delivering one of his best vocal and piano performances. That same year, Ray Charles asserted himself as a defender of civil rights, thanks to Georgia on My Mind, which became an anthem of the struggle, as well as by cancelling a concert when he learned that the audience would be subject to segregation rules. Director: Performers: Ray Charles (piano, vocals), Phillip Guilbeau (trumpet), John Hunt (flugelhorn), Hank Crawford (alto saxophone), David ‘Fathead’ Newman (tenor saxophone, flute), Leroy Cooper (baryton saxophone), Edgar Willis (double bass), Bruno Carr (drums), Margie Hendricks, Gwendolyn Berry, Pat Lyles, Darlene McCrea https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/ziv-taubenfeld-full-sun 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3d018f375a41d240f2df73c27aff5423ffb81a799c75d1306065e06c674c861b.jpg Ziv Taubenfeld Full Sun-Dive in the warm and creative atmosphere of Full Sun in this concert from inJazz 2022. Full Sun has its roots in Amsterdam’s creative music community. The ensemble came to be in 2018, following a “jazz workshop” method where a growing pool of musicians emerged themselves in the sound-vision of Taubenfeld’s compositions. The project performed in different line-ups from quintet to septet in venues and festivals in the Netherlands (BIMHUIS, Paradox, PlusEtage, et cetera) and abroad (Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium). Full Sun strives to create a warm and creative atmosphere during their performances by using graphic scores, mantra-like melodies, conduction and slowly-unfolding grooves. Or, as Ziv puts it: “The compositions and improvisations guide the ensemble through mystique paths and encourage the individuals to self-exploration within a group context – JAZZ!” Improvisation will always be Ziv’s main inspiration. Ziv’s love for jazz artists such as Sonny Simmons and Don Cherry brings several dedications to his repertoire. “These artists have a unique way of transmitting jazz and swing in particular. My main concerns are keeping their spirit, and sometimes articulations, alive.” On a compositional level he got inspired by the Natufian culture. “It is a culture that existed in the middle east twelve thousand years ago. I believe that by researching such ancient cultures we are able to understand essential elements about our personality.” Director: Performers: Ziv Taubenfeld (bass clarinet, balafon, gongs), Joost Buis (trombone), Nicolas Chientaroli (piano), Omer Govreen (double bass), Rozemarie Heggen (double bass), Onno Govaert (drums, percussion) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/suzan-veneman-sextet 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/505f68bb531cadd43995591fdd76dc7228cde27d3937deb2fac1a2facf208d17.jpg Suzan Veneman Sextet-Discover the “storytelling music, expressive and filled with moving melody and harmony” of the Suzan Veneman Sextet. Trumpet and flugelhorn player Suzan Veneman has been performing in the clubs and the festivals of the Netherlands with a number of bands and orchestras over the last decade. She is a skilled composer and arranger, with ear-catching achievements in both the USA (where she studied) and Europe. Now she is making waves as a band leader, her sextet being her main focal point since 2019. Migrations of the Mind, The Suzan Veneman Sextet debut album, has been released in March 2022. Suzan describes her compositions as “storytelling music, expressive and filled with moving melody and harmony.” The COVID years have been tough on Suzan, both personally and artistically. “Playing and writing music has become more important than ever, so we can express how we feel and be heard. This has translated to us playing with more urgency, love and vigor, and makes us feel closer to one another as a band. We need each other in order to succeed and grow, to not take what we do for granted and evolve to become better musicians.” Director: Performers: Suzan Veneman (trumpet, flugelhorn), Joao Driessen (tenor saxophone), Vincent Veneman (trombone), Timothy Banchet (piano), Tijs Klaassen (bass), Wouter Kühne (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/sanne-sanne 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/01a998bdf7fbd057019662868ac3a199cf7a2a2062d03eab11a6415dca4cd0ce.jpg Sanne Sanne-What does vocal folk jazz mean? Let Sanne Sanne show you in this concert at inJazz 2022! Award winning vocalist, vibraphonist, and composer Sanne Huijbregts is no stranger to inJazz. She has astounded audiences with her melodic, inventive, and sometimes downright quirky song structures. When she describes how she arrived at this point, she mentions not just the uphill battle during the pandemic. “The search for this project was a long road. I started to develop myself as a percussionist, among other things. In the spring of 2021, my new compositions were ready for a project, and I cautiously started playing with some people. At rehearsal no. 1, it was clear – this is my band, these are my people. Not only because they are incredibly good musicians, but also because they understand me and my sound 100%.” When asked to describe her new music, Sanne cites her manager: “He uses the term ‘vocal folk jazz’. I have put it this way: ‘An amalgamation of my inspirations Becca Stevens, Laura Mvula, Bon Iver, the Punch Brothers, Radiohead and many, many more, with a mix of collaborative singing, percussion, viola, bass and drums, where the story of each composition is paramount, and the asymmetrical layering keeps you awake.’ But maybe that’s exactly the definition of ‘vocal folk jazz’.” Director: Performers: Sanne Huijbregts (vocals, vibraphone), Roosmarijn Tuenter (vocals, viola), Pat Cleaver (bass, vocals), Jeroen Batterink (drums, vocals) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/pietre 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0bfe0b8c515d1ea0155273e74d5d7714007e46057235c772f6ac53154b614ff8.jpg Pietre-Watch these familiar faces of Dutch jazz tell you about their experience of lockdown in this musical diary. For those who follow what’s going on in jazz made in the Netherlands, this band has some familiar faces. Pietre (‘stones’ in Italian) is the brainchild of bassist Alessandro Fongaro, a quartet he brought together during the second lockdown, in 2021. He describes the music he wrote as “a sort of personal diary, in which I collected all that I went through in that period: love, heartbreaks, friendships and so on.” About his band mates: “In the past years I’ve spent so much time on and off stage with Sun Mi and Nicolò that I can basically call them family. Meanwhile, Jesse is a musician that I’ve got to know better only during the pandemic. We started off playing in a duo and right away I fell in love with his sensibility, energy and dedication. When the idea of Pietre started forming in my head and I was trying to imagine how I wanted the band to sound, these were the three musicians that I heard playing my music.” Director: Performers: Nicolò Ricci (tenor saxophone), Jesse Schilderink (baritone, tenor saxophone), Alessandro Fongaro (double bass), Sun-Mi Hong (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/perseli 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3a547d10ecbe316b7dc932677072d7f11278d739094822163a82d124d11cd528.jpg Perselí-Let yourself be carried away by the diversity of orchestration Perselí offers you. Voice, alto sax, trumpet and double bass: an orchestration which offers various possibilities for sound and texture. Add to that the fact that Alistair Payne, Fuensanta Méndez and José Soares are friends who shared several larger projects, and you have the ingredients for a unique musical recipe. Expect to hear improvised passages that resemble that of a modern chamber group, original songs that pull from a mixture of folk music, and soundscapes that imitate nature and our surroundings. “We are inspired by the process,” says Alistair. “We are in the fortunate position that we are capable of composing together, and can bounce off each other’s ideas and influences to form an entirely unique sound. Our influences span multiple musical corners. Arvo Pärt, Morton Feldman, Björk, Radiohead, Chico Buarque, Fausto, Maurice Ravel would be the tip of the iceberg.” Director: Performers: Alistair Payne (trumpet), Fuensanta Méndez (vocals, double bass), José Soares (alto saxophone) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/north-sea-string-quartet 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/bc02f963c86f411f6cb6b9b5f8fb80cebe538c44907bcc3ea43ea5fb8cf56dca.jpg North Sea String Quartet-Want to discover chamber jazz? Enjoy this performance by the North Sea String Quartet at inJazz 2022. You can call it chamber jazz, but the members of the North Sea String Quartet will be the last ones to try and limit their work by mere stylistic descriptions. As improvising string players active in the Dutch music scene, they are influenced by classical, world and folk music. Four creative minds combining their full potential and diverse musical backgrounds, creating a unique sound, and having a lot of fun in doing so. Before forming the quartet, all members of the NSSQ had been playing together in different settings. A mutual love for the string quartet and a shared desire for an acoustic group that grooves and swings, moves freely in collective improvisations and masters the classical sound, led them to form the NSSQ in Rotterdam by 2016. During the pandemic George Dumitriu (part of inJazz 2021 with the Black Sea Songs project) joined the group. Cello player Thomas van Geelen: “This made us, both individually and collectively, reflect on our music and experiment with our renewed sound, and trying out during for instance the Balkonscènes concerts as funded by the Dutch Performing Arts Fund. Now we are further developing our repertoire, aiming to record an album by early 2023, which will reflect the time we’re in right now.” Director: Performers: Pablo Rodríguez (violin), George Dumitriu (violin), Yanna Pelser (viola), Thomas van Geelen (cello) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/nefertiti-quartet 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/93635b7c5fa66cd22e5c4b8927e73b6cbc6413d0c22f8ce34d20f09e1b1c6309.jpg Nefertiti Quartet-Let the Nefertiti Quartet take you on a journey of changing sounds and textures. Nefertiti Quartet have been exploring improvisation for almost a decade. After meeting at the Conservatoire de Paris in 2012, the four members have been playing extensively while building a repertoire of original compositions. With traditional instrumentation (sax, piano, double bass, drums) the group is striving to take their music to new places, offering a palette ranging from sweet singable melodies to contemporary textures and totally free improvisation. “We believe that we never stagnate in this way, and we take the listener on that journey with us,” says Nefertiti Quartet’s double bass player Pedro Ivo Ferreira. In 2014, Ferreira came to live in Amsterdam, giving the group the opportunity to work with a broader European scope. “Our main source of inspiration is European Jazz and contemporary music. In Nefertiti, we all make the arrangements together. We like to take our time to fine-tune each piece and give the freedom to each musical personality to shine. Just like that, the improvisation can be led by any member, not having any pre-determined agreements, giving freedom to the music to go wherever it needs to translate the moment.” Director: Performers: Pedro Ivo Ferreira (double bass), Delphine Deau (piano), Camille Maussion (saxophone), Pierre Demange (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/mo-van-der-does-motet 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/51d19a75de6c21ba9c98d9e5ab4e2763904b2b4eb0ac8473ee0a2cf33d4ec688.jpg Mo van der Does Motet-In this concert, discover the compositions by Mo van der Does, a mix of today and yesterday jazz as well as classical music inspired by Ravel and Brahms. Saxophone and clarinet player Mo van der Does has become one of the Netherlands’ most wanted young jazz musicians, and he is no stranger to inJazz. In the edition of 2019, his quartet made an impression on stage in Rotterdam. The Motet was put together for Mo’s final exam at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the same year. Mo describes his Motet as “a seven-piece jazz formation with the flexibility of a small group and the force of an orchestra.” Mo’s compositions draw inspiration from jazz music of today (he mentions the larger ensembles of Kit Downes and Pablo Held) and the past (Mingus), as well as classical music like that of Ravel and Brahms. “Our goal is to put the collective sound first and still leave space for the individual voices of the band members. On stage we constantly search for this by balancing composition, orchestration, and improvisation. Fierce grooves, melancholy passages, and orchestral outbursts.” An important boost for the Motet came – unexpectedly – during the pandemic. Mo: “I received a composition assignment from the BIMHUIS to support musicians during the pandemic. This gave me the chance to compose for the band for three months and record it at the BIMHUIS afterwards. A great catalyst for the creative process and a wonderful opportunity.” Director: Performers: Mo van der Does (alto saxophone, clarinet, compositions), Jessie Brevé (bass clarinet), Alistair Payne (trumpet), Matthias van den Brande (tenor saxophone), Floris Kappeyne (piano), Tijs Klaassen (double bass), Wouter Kühne (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/matthijs-geerts-group 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0c40aa6919d30c611fb78175267b22e8488908839c9094a229bb401aa06b9034.jpg Matthijs Geerts Group-Listen to Matthijs Geerts and his group playing music as if they were telling a story. Keyboardist Matthijs Geerts has been one of the Netherlands go-to session players for a number of years now. You may have seen him perform with GreyHeads, Marutyri and DESH, and with his own group and the (October 2021) release of Lost In Reverse he steps proudly into the spotlights. In his bio he describes the idea behind his music as “a new template to connect the acoustic and electronic worlds”, which helps him to create “contemporary jazz in its most hybrid form.” It was the pandemic that brought the Matthijs Geerts Group together. “There was suddenly more time to work on my own material,” he says. “Original music that I had my eye on for a while. I made some sketches and sent out a couple of demos to some longtime friends, friends that I know because of our studies at Codarts, Rotterdam. During our first rehearsal we really connected musically as a band, and from that moment on we continued to shape our music.” Matthijs has a broad interest in music, which translates into his compositions as well as his playing. Dazzling fast runs, deep harmonic structure and nuanced sound textures are all addressed. “Every composition has its own story to tell. Sometimes we refer to it as energy, energy that we translate through composition and improvisation into music.” Director: Performers: Matthijs Geerts (piano), Jesse Schilderink (saxophone), Michiel Stekelenburg (guitar), Johannes Fend (double bass), Davy Henket (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/marta-arpini-pocket-orchestra 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/769086e536f1601c7fc256dc8d16c808e88dfa513d0ed5232d9094ccda6dd991.jpg Marta Arpini pocket orchestra-Watch Marta Arpini and her pocket orchestra perform at inJazz 2022. Composer, vocalist and guitarist Marta Arpini is no stranger to inJazz. Her pocket orchestra was born in 2021 in the recording studio, as an extension of her long time semi-acoustic quintet. With that project, called Forest Light, she performed at inJazz 2020, “the live stream edition”. For her new album, I Am a Gem, Marta wanted to expand the line-up and integrate more colours into the palette, “giving my music a new garment,” as she puts it. “Now I can’t wait to have the chance to take it also onto the stage, to perform all together and showcase the album with its full arrangements and sounds.” Marta Arpini is originally from Crema (Italy), and living in Amsterdam. She studied jazz vocals (bachelor program) at Civici Corsi di Jazz in Milano, where she graduated with the highest grade in 2017. At the same time she studied Modern Literature at Università Statale degli Studi di Milano. Marta specialized in jazz vocals with a master program at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (2017 – 2019). Director: Performers: Marta Arpini (vocals, compositions, arrangements, electric guitar), Massimo Imperatore (electric guitar, acoustic guitar), Adrian Moncada (piano, synth), Mauro Cottone (bass), Giacomo Camilletti (drums, percussion), Līva Dumpe (vocals), Sanne Huijbregts (vocals, kalimbas, xylophone, percussion), Ketija Ringa-Karahona (flute), Jessie Brevé (bass clarinet), Charalampos Chronis (trombone) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/kotokid 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/aea2c5e706b67b88c93f63752ee04492b508e226240e7c4ee169fa7f0c5e3c2d.png kotokid-Discover kotokid mixing 80’s jazzfusion with R&B, and playing with the new sounds and textures of synthetizers, sequencers or drumcomputers. Are you ready for a potent mix of 80’s jazzfusion and modern alternative R&B and soul? With kotokid, bassist/producer Freek Mulder shows his fondness for analog synthesizers, sequencers and drumcomputers. “They inspire me to find new sounds and textures,” he says, and likens his trio’s output to “a wall of sound, with the dynamics and energy of a live fusion band.” Freek and his fellow bandmates all studied jazz at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. The pandemic sped things up for kotokid. “Because of the pandemic, I couldn’t play live that much anymore. Since this was the biggest part of my work, I had more time to focus on producing music. Spending more time on it, helped me discover the potential of the music that I was working on. It also freed up space in my bandmembers’ agenda’s to experiment. We had the time to get together, record a live EP and video’s, and develop our sound.” Director: Performers: Freek Mulder (bass guitar, synths, sequencers), Maarten Cima (guitar), Jonathan Szegedi (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/ildo-nandja-trio 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5c4cf6f2208a32256466ed303ae23a5336ab9c99c6a58154cc247f66a3e6f946.jpg Ildo Nandja Trio-Discover the trio of Ildo Nandja, a musician from Mozambique who sees music as an instrument of awareness. Mozambique-born Ildo Nandja graduated in 2016 with a cum laude master’s degree from the Conservatorium Maastricht, where he also taught in 2019-2020. The Ildo Nandja Trio exists in two forms: as a piano trio and as a guitar trio. “I like the sound of both bands,” he says. “Due to moving from Maastricht to Rotterdam during Covid, it proved difficult to continue with my previous band. I was asked to perform at some festivals, so I called a few musicians whom I met and had a strong connection with to play with me.” Artists such as Anders Jormin and Shai Maestro, and his former teacher John Goldsby have inspired Ildo’s sound. But there is much more that drives him. Pãz A Todos is the title of his acclaimed debut album from 2016, which was quite successful in the PanAfrican jazz charts. As an activist and peace builder involved in community building, Ildo sees his music as an instrument and a medium which expresses awareness about the situation of the world. He aims to address issues such as unity, justice, equality, and social cohesion, amongst many more, that can contribute to the betterment of the world. Director: Performers: Ildo Nandja (bass), Andrew Moreno (guitar), Martin Hafizi (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/celano-badenhorst-baggiani 2022-12-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a3b2e8a6316f9052963e0a86750847d8652bce000a5d2799d042b89355c4b55e.jpg Celano, Badenhorst, Baggiani-Watch these four musicians connect through their love of beauty, groove, virtuosity and simplicity in this concert given at the inJazz festival 2022. Guillermo Celano and Marcos Baggiani met in 2001 in Amsterdam. Immersed in the eclectic jazz/impro scene of the city, they have led several groups together. With Joachim Badenhorst they have been playing since 2013. They found themselves connecting deeply in their love of beauty, groove, noise, abstraction, virtuosity and simplicity. In 2018 the trio released their first album Lili & Marleen through Clean Feed Records, to critical acclaim in the Netherlands and abroad. By then, the trio had already started to invite special guests. In Tilburg’s jazz club Paradox in 2019 Wolfert Brederode joined the gang for the first time, and magic happened. Fast forward through the pandemic, and we can celebrate an amazing new album called Carnet Imaginaire (Challenge Records, 2022). Its music has been composed and developed over the past two years. Above all, it reflects a desire for a deeply human communication. Says Guillermo Celano: “We’ve been turned inside out and outside in. Music is the great love of our lives and has helped us once more to go through these difficult times.” Director: Performers: Joachim Badenhorst (vocals, clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone), Guillermo Celano (electric guitar), Wolfert Brederode (piano), Marcos Baggiani (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/dishwasher 2022-12-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/af42aea172457f935f0da2b698015bd8805295136334404ce29ecf7d1d516871.jpg Dishwasher_-Here is a jazz concert for non-jazzbelievers! Let yourself be charmed by the Belgian band Dishwasher_. When asked to describe their music, this three-piece has a resolute answer ready: Dishwasher_ makes jazz for the non-jazzbelievers. Their aim? To scrub down all possible walls between genres to create a fresh smelling sound and style. The three Dishwashers_ hail from Ghent (Belgium) but bassist Louise and drummer Arno met during their bachelor studies at the Conservatorium Maastricht, which is considered to be the most international conservatory in Europe. After hooking up with saxophonist/synthesist Werend, they started jamming and doing free improv concerts, which eventually led to Dishwasher_. “We started just before the pandemic, like a month before,” says Louise. “At first we couldn’t meet each other as much as we wanted. Instead, we had lots of time to write music, and experiment on our own. These experiments were brought to rehearsal, which was great.” “Dishwasher_ is a fusion of many things. We admire computer produced music like Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, but are also influenced by the jazz greats. We love musicians and bands who blend different genres to one coherent thing: STUFF., Niels Broos x Jamie Peet, Frank Zappa, Smandem – to name a few.” Director: Performers: Louise Van Den Heuvel (bass), Werend Van Den Bossche (saxophone, synth), Arno Grootaers (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/chatlein-i-su-zumbi 2022-12-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e8f72b7f15f6b9022d12c56f99c197c6808378eda4f7b5a0e5a0e6330b504961.jpg Chatlein i su Zumbi-Dive into the history of Afro-Curaçoan music with Vernon Chatlein and his band at inJazz 2022. Vernon Chatlein is a composer and a musician of many colours. Originating from Curaçao, he lived in Cuba for two years, studying music there. He moved to the Netherlands in 2009 to study with the godfather of Curaçaoan jazz, pianist Randal Corsen. On his debut album Peace, Love & Music (2017), Vernon connected jazz and latin jazz with the rhythms of the Antilles. He has played with many bands and projects since, including a number of theater productions. Vernon Chatlein’s inJazz presence has evolved from the research project that he embarked upon while staying in Curaçao during the pandemic. His exploration of an old sound archive called Zikinza led him through the history of Afro-Curaçaoan music, and taught him about its contributors and pioneers. As a first result in 2021, he brought Voices from Letters: Imershón to the stage, a theatrical ode to his ancestors. Chatlein i su Zumbi is the next step, fueled by the mysterious musical style called Muzik di Zumbi. Expect a blend of traditional percussion from Curaçao, embedded in chamber music with elements of jazz. Director: Performers: Vernon Chatlein (percussion), Lidrick Solognier (percussion), Sophie Anglionin (piano), Franklin Caesar Breeveld (flute, bass clarinet), Nathan Klumperbeek (bass) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/artvark 2022-12-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d326b11914494a68e672463208689406a9bed0a10fc9fe5c8977202ba8870259.jpg Artvark-Come see the saxophone quartet Artvark perform their latest album called Mother of Thousand at the inJazz festival 2022. Artvark: a band with four saxophones and no boundaries in sight. It was alto player Rolf Delfos who came up with the idea in 2005: four completely different characters, in music and in life. Says tenorist Mete Erker: “Rolf knew all three of us, but the three of us did not know each other. We hit it off right away, and after 17 years we still can’t stop talking and playing. We are still reinventing ourselves and our music.” The latest (of September 2021) Artvark album is called Mother of Thousand, and can be seen as the culmination of life during the pandemic. Mete: “The pandemic gave us time and focus. We started working on a new album. Bart Wirtz, our alto player, built a new, fully equipped studio. This gave us the opportunity to engage in a way of writing that was completely new to us: by recording small ideas, layering, and processing them.” Mete mentions inspirations like Arvo Pårt and Aphex Twin, and the music of Philip Glass, with whom Artvark had the honour of playing a concert in 2019. In 2022, Artvark has performed with singer-songwriter Pitou and with world champion breakdancer Menno van Gorp. It has been quite a trip, from the initial chamber music setting, playing music from other saxophone quartets, to getting rid of the music stands, writing their own music, tapping into an original sound, inspired by all music and other art forms. “We love playing as a quartet, and we love to collaborate. Please check our website for an impression of the wide array of projects we are involved in.” Director: Performers: Mete Erker (tenor saxophone), Bart Wirtz (saxophone), Rolf Delfos (saxophone), Peter Broekhuizen (saxophone) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/kurt-elling-and-indra-rios-moore 2022-06-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/01d8e10b7d5f8f31404ddf88dd90372b0e3a5dc2952c101109aad4a5734620ae.png Kurt Elling and Indra Rios Moore-An intimate series from 2020. With the crew of the Live from Abbey Road Sessions, the Jazz@ series creates a space where musicians can really shine. The room is simple, the audience is small, the sound is great and the camera is 4K. Here, international artists from a mix of genres and cultures are able to get away from the noise and let their art breathe. This is the final episode in a fantastic series, with two world class singers closing out the show. First up is the great Kurt Elling, a modern singer with all the poise, talent and charm of the old crooners. Kurt got a Blue Note deal from a demo tape in the 1990s and has since built a career as one of the world's most reliable and lovable jazz vocalists. Having shared the stage with Al Jarreau, Jon Hendricks, Buddy Guy and many more, he is as good as anyone and would be just as comfortable fronting Basie's big band as he is serenading small audiences in intimate venues. Indra Rios-Moore is known as the "celestial voice of jazz," a singer of supreme ability who puts her own modern twist on top of the twin traditions of jazz and the blues. Her father, Donald Moore, was a double bassist with the likes of Sonny Rollins, Archie Shepp and Elvin Jones and Indra takes up the mantle, this time as leader, singing in front of her regular accompanists and building a strong following in Denmark and Scandinavia first before breaking internationally. She kicks off with her hit, an interpretation of the old song "Little Black Train." Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/lucky-peterson 2022-06-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/196a556e68d0975fd2a102df6533a8e37e3f764d74d40273a579670d8a2f67fb.png Lucky Peterson-Peterson's 50th Birthday Tour. It was less than a year after this concert at the famous Jazzwoche Burghausen festival in Germany (the "Bavarian Jazz Mecca"), that the great Lucky Peterson passed away. He left behind a towering legacy: a true master of the blues guitar and the organ, he began playing music at the age of three in the 60s in New York and quickly started releasing albums as a prodigy under the name Little Lucky Peterson. The show was made in celebration of Peterson's 50th birthday and he was joined by The Organization, a group with which he formed an enduring collaboration and his wife, the singer Tamara Tramell. Here, the character, bounce, funk and deep blues that made Peterson a star from the start were on full display. Clad in a porkpie hat and a bright yellow jacket, he jumped from the organ to the guitar, sparkling on a repertoire he helped make famous. Aside from his own blues and funk jams he delivered "Voodoo Child," by the great Jimi Hendrix, "Little Red Rooster," by Willie Dixon, his early mentor who championed him at the age of five, and Stevie Wonder's classic "Superstition." When he steps down from the stage and begins to play in the midst of the audience, taking that old music and transposing it into a moment of pure connection, Lucky's gift becomes crystal clear: he was a conduit through which the great history of Black American music could vibrate and dazzle people from all backgrounds. Director: Performers: Lucky Peterson — Pianist, guitarist, organist, singer; Raul Valdes — Drummer; Shawn Kellerman — Guitarist; Timothy Waites — Bass guitarist; Rachid Guissous — Pianist; Tamara Tramell — Singer https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/sound-of-new-york-stefon-harris 2022-06-14 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c34e2eee0d2bcb3b3d54c1c5b9cc2958fd780c4397b72d9bc1b5015f68f49bfc.png Sound of New York, Stefon Harris-A documentary by Gloria Rebecchi. In the Sound of New York series, Gloria Rebecchi has created ten profiles of artists that define the New York jazz scene and, by extension, trends in improvised music internationally. Stefon Harris is one of the few artists in the series who is native to New York. He grew up wanting to join the city's famous Philharmonic Orchestra before discovering the music of Charlie Parker and changing directions. Active as a Blue Note vibraphonist since the 90s, Harris is a name that pops up a lot in awards circles and he has collaborated far and wide across both borders and genres. It is his stage presence and astonishing virtuosity that has defined his journey to the top of the scene. Vibraphonists have traditionally held an important place in reconstructing the potential of jazz composition and Harris is no different. Through his extensive discography and via projects like Harmony Cloud, an app he invented that helps users engage more deeply with music, no matter their level, he reveals himself to be both seeker and educator. Whether through using the app, hearing his recordings or seeing him on stage, our ears are expanded, our connection to harmony illuminated and our senses enlivened and challenged. Director: Performers: Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/rhoda-scott-all-star-ladies 2022-06-14 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/60341743a5016a443ea9ec101c1b9a516abbfc4f517047f962540e15db1e5026.png Rhoda Scott All Star Ladies-“The first thing I did was take my shoes off and work the pedals.” Born in New Jersey in 1938, the American organist and singer Rhoda Scott was first spotted in Harlem by Count Basie and later in France by Eddie Barclay, with whom she quickly began a recording streak. Come and meet “The Barefoot Lady” and some of the best jazzwomen in this concert at the 2018 Jazz à la Villette Festival. Born in New Jersey in 1938, the American organist and singer Rhoda Scott was first spotted in Harlem by Count Basie and later in France by Eddie Barclay, with whom she quickly began a recording streak. She has been living in France for half a century and is the ambassador of the Hammond organ in Europe. Popularised in jazz by Jimmy Smith, this instrument, traditionally found in black churches, migrated to the world of jazz and soon revealed its wonderful, singular sound. Rhoda is also the pioneer of a movement to feminize the international jazz scene and, since 2004, she has surrounded herself with the best instrumentalists – as at this edition of the 2018 Jazz à la Villette Festival. She is joined by the drummers Anne Paceo and Julie Saury, trumpeter Julien Alour and saxophonists Géraldine Laurent, Lisa Cat-Berro and Sophie Alour. The title of their album, We Free Queens, sets the tone. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/bb-king-live 2022-06-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c680bc22ceb4c1645323f6ade623920d2b324b23ca8f1cb3e23f0cc1d073b4ea.png BB King Live-The King of the Blues plays a supreme set in 1996. The King of the Blues played a supreme set at the Juan-les-Pins festival in 1996. His relationship with the place was both personal, and spiritual, in a sense – while BB was considered by many to be the living inheritant of the blues, the town of Juan-les-Pins is part of jazz' lineage, twinned with the music's very own cradle, New Orleans. It was maybe for that reason that BB felt so at home there, once famously saying: "I love juan. In Juan, I feel like a fish in water." He played at the festival several times and seemed to raise his game every time he came to Southern France, knowing that the audience basked in his every note. With his Gibson "Lucille" singing sweet notes into the night air, he addresses the public: "this is my way of reminiscing ... I'm seventy years old ... when I look at all of you and I think how lucky I am to be alive around to see all your beautiful, young smiling faces." he proceeds to launch into a masterful version of "Blues Man," before tackling some of his famous pieces, including "Rock Me, Baby," "Five Long Years" and Gues Who." There is only one BB King, and he shows his rare prowess in this concert, where everything flowed as perfectly as ever, the way only BB could make it go. Director: Performers: BB King — Bandleader, guitarist, baritone; Tony James Toney — Pianist, electric keyboard ;Leon Warren — Electric guitar; James Bolden — Trumpeter; Melvin Jackson — Saxophonist; Michael Doster — Bass guitarist; Calep H. Emphrey Jr. — Drummer, percussionist; Tony Coleman — Drummer; Walter King — Saxophonist; Gary Moore — Electric guitar https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/duke-ellington-his-orchestra-live 2022-06-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/10bbd44412073b46f967048b4a2e6f2f973b3cef134bf71e44ca32406aab70a9.png Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Live-Watch Duke Ellington and his orchestra of stars playing at Paris' iconic Salle Pleyel. At his peak, Duke Ellington was a musical God, a debonair genius who could squeeze just the right amount of emotion out of all his notes and convert the complex and intricate into something accessible and adored by almost all listeners. He was also one of the first African-American superstars of the Twentieth Century and carried himself with grace and charm, a role model at a time when society tried its best to reduce and control the achievements of black musicians. Yet after two decades on the top, the early 50s saw something of a slump in Ellington's career. Swing was old news and the seedlings of rock 'n' roll were starting to outgrow the pre-war sounds. On top of that he lost a large number of musicians to other groups, though the inimitable Clark Terry joined Ellington in this period. It was his 1956 Newport Jazz Festival performance that revived hype around Ellington as a bandleader – he played a legendary set, leading his orchestra way beyond curfew and generating headlines far and wide. This concert, filmed in Paris in 1958, was part of a European tour built on the back of Ellington's legendary status, as well as the new buzz around his music. The Duke was well known to Paris crowds and he always had a special love affair with the city (France was one of the first places to treat him as a celebrity, regardless of race). He delivered some of his most-loved compositions with energy and poise, like "Caravan," and "Take the A Train," with remarkable performances from Clark Terry as a soloist. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/miles-davis-friends-live-in-paris 2022-06-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5cdc35580b279317f0ed52a503143d332ee448a3c5a9502a918bf14a8432a93c.png Miles Davis & Friends Live in Paris-In 1969, five Jazz heroes got together in an unforgettable tour. This fantastic footage shows Miles Davis – jazz' greatest and most-recognizable face – at a very particular moment in his career. Journalists and writers like to split his musical life up into different segments, with each one representing what is essentially a new era in the direction of American music: The Bebop Years, The Birth of Cool, Hard Bop, The First Quintet (alongside John Coltrane), Kind of Blue, The Second Quintet (with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams) ... it is the most impressive résumé in jazz. Yet, at this point, in 1969, Miles was leading the so-called "Lost Quintet," named because this particular formation only performed together, never setting down their sound in a studio. It is a staggering line-up: Miles Davis on trumpet, Chick Corea on electric piano, Jack DeJohnette on drums, Wayne Shorter on saxophone and Dave Holland on bass. All of them were fusion masters, boundary-pushing auters with vision and daring in the new musical space of the late 60s/ early 70s. They only toured together for a year and, as such, this concert is a precious document for lovers of jazz cultural seekers. The following year most of the musicians, barring DeJohnette, would participate in the recording of Bitches Brew, recognized as one of the greatest jazz records of all time and a bubbling stew of electrified rock, funk and improvized music. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/chick-corea-and-friends 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0e74476b87db94bf774641d0e972e23b12371eba5908ef8d8e04906afbdb731f.png Chick Corea Akoustik Band-Corea reveals himself as never before in this elegant and intimate acoustic concert Virtuoso pianist and strong proponent of jazz’s fusion with other genres, Chick Corea takes to the stage of one of the Meccas of the classical world in this 1997 concert, the Munich Philharmonie. From timeless jazz standards to originals in the stripped down trio setting of piano, bass and drums, Corea take you on a journey back to the very roots of his groundbreaking musical world.   Director: Performers: Chick Corea (piano), Bob Berg (saxophone), Eddie Gomez (bass), Steve Gadd (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/dave-holland-quintet 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/8a86d8a7303ed12db38025ec4a14cbc17aa52168a2d3d94f50c95677bfe0e510.png Dave Holland Quintet-Watch double bassist Dave Holland bring an energetic performance to the Freiburg Arts Festival. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/sound-of-new-york-theo-croker 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/20c815509afdef718ee03fcb6735db8ea36de1a2d398977e34e1cb3bff33f466.png Sound of New York: Theo Croker-What does the Big Apple sound like today? Theo Croker may not have been born there, but he knows it better than anyone... His love of jazz? He inherited it from his grandfather, the famous trumpeter Doc Cheatham, at whose funeral the young Theo Croker performed on stage for the first time in 1997. This was the beginning of a lasting infatuation with music which, for the next 25 years, has taken him all over the world, from the streets of Shanghai to those of New York where he founded his bands, the Theo Croker Sextet and the Afrosonic Orchestra & Collective. Resolutely contemporary, his style nevertheless reveals a return to the roots of jazz, to the original blending of genres, ideas and desires to tell the most beautiful story of all: that of mankind’s soul.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/sound-of-new-york-mark-turner 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fea692c5b8ce2475472a87ff5c9e367a3544e60179ea5efb4b5344c02d80df74.png Sound of New York: Mark Turner-What does the Big Apple sound like today? What better than Mark Turner’s saxophone to capture its voice! The New York Times once named Mark Turner "the best jazz player you've ever heard", and they may well have a point! The New York-based saxophonist is the spiritual son of Wayne Marsh and John Coltrane, embodying the very best of the city's creativity as he combines inspiring improvisation skills with challenging compositions. So if you are in the mood to be swept off your feet, this is the perfect thing for you!   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/sound-of-new-york-gerald-clayton 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/41fe1736a07f77147a5b325fccd9a53243ae399e2df4dc7eb9791053836fe1a4.png Sound of New York: Gerald Clayton-What does the Big Apple sound like today? With his irresistible fusion of genres, young Gerald Clayton gives you his answer. “I have always been attracted to different types of melodies, harmonies and grooves. Combining these influences enables you to get in touch with the spirit and emotions of the music, and convey those same emotions with honesty.” With four Grammy nominations, three albums as a leader, several studio projects as a sideman, and countless worldwide performances, Gerald Clayton has established himself as a leading figure of the up-and-coming generation of jazz artists. Hailed by the New York Times for his “huge, authoritative presence”, he is well on his way to etching his own enduring mark in the long and rich tradition of Jazz. Discover this rising star, and don’t forget to show your appreciation by clicking on the heart above!  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/the-wynton-marsalis-septet 2022-06-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/954eef3bb2ff9a280795b11a51e585075ad473a9ccf7c24367528605cef25716.png The Wynton Marsalis Septet-Watch the Wynton Marsalis Septet perform live the album In This House, On This Morning. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/maceo-parker-roots-revisited 2022-06-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7f8bc3363ad32da0cd02c68c696d029ca3d6d391f813212c5fce958873c68596.jpg Maceo Parker & Roots Revisited-Saxophonist Maceo Parker brings his album Roots Revisited to the Theaterhaus Stuttgart. “I just love all music.” If this candid testimonial by Maceo Parker doesn’t get you smiling, we don’t know what will! Or perhaps we do: his mythical tribute to 1960s soul jazz in the album Roots Revisited, which he performs to you live in this 1991 concert in Stuttgart. Tune in to this colourful programme here and don’t forget to add it to your jazz library on Vialma! Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/miles-davis 2022-05-20 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/838f3ebd377cb9c9f68d558e5e38b8157191bdce676c3f5afc554bb3b99cca44.png Miles Davis-Discover a unique moment in Miles Davis' career with this rare 1969 footage This fantastic footage shows Miles Davis – jazz' greatest and most-recognizable face– at a very particular moment in his career, wenn he was leading the so-called "Lost Quintet," named because this particular formation only performed together, never setting down their sound in a studio. It is a staggering line-up: Miles Davis on trumpet, Chick Corea on electric piano, Jack DeJohnette on drums, Wayne Shorter on saxophone and Dave Holland on bass. All of them were fusion masters, boundary-pushing auters with vision and daring in the new musical space of the late 60s/ early 70s.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/chick-corea-in-munich 2022-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a4604d30ccda05993da8a35d1e9c6c340528a72f5edc7dc336ff95d63edba4a6.png Chick Corea and friends-Chick Corea and Gary Burton make their first appearance as a duo in many years during the Munich Klaviersommer. In this 1992 concert, legendary keyboardist Chick Corea joins forces with Bob Berg on saxophone, Eddie Gomez on double bass and Steve Bass on percussion. During a memorable world tour, of which we present an excerpt here, this quartet gave a new inflection to jazz, showing that it could be traditional, daring, funky and above all grandiose all at the same time. Director: Performers: Chris Corea (piano), Gary Burton (vibraphone) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/michel-petrucciani-trio 2022-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0c1665dccdabc45f2009c093b698063a0271fcf3418c858cc26ff41086337acd.jpg Michel Petrucciani Trio-The love of music knows no boundary, not even that of disability, as Michel Petrucciani vividly demonstrates in this live concert. "When I play, I play with my heart and my head and my spirit… I don't play to people's heads, but to their hearts." - Michel Petrucciani. Despite a debilitating condition, French pianist Michel Petrucciani went on to become one of the most accomplished jazz musicians of his generation. During his tour through Germany in early 1998, he gave a breathtaking performance at the Liederhalle Stuttgart, playing his own compositions as well as standards like "So What" and "Take the A Train". So let him "play to your heart", backed by the brilliant Anthony Jackson and the versatile Steve Gadd. Director: Performers: Michel Petrucciani (piano), Anthony Jackson (bass), Steve Gadd (drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/herbie-hancock-trio 2022-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d44a1fb973310ea17474590fc0014fbde51a1ef7b84edca4bf9fb3ddbca1c69f.png Herbie Hancock Trio-This live recording showcases sophisticated jazz music from the Herbie Hancock Trio. "Music happens to be an art that transcends language," says Herbie Hancock. Well, here's a concert that will surely leave you speechless! In this live performance, the star pianist is backed by Buster Williams on bass and Al Foster on percussion for a surprising set gathering both elegant classics and ethereal experimentations. This programme will to take you through a wide spectrum of emotions ranging from relaxed elation to introspective daydreaming: we hope you will enjoy the journey! Director: Performers: "Herbie Hancock (piano), Buster Williams (bass), Al Foster (percussions) " https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/hancock-meets-hancock 2022-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/510f40b9b13d6a53eb8c78aaa79445e8475370f405ba145cb62532c7ae52df36.png Hancock meets Hancock-The Herbie Hancock Trio plays together with the famous vocalist Bobby McFerrin and saxophonist Michael Brecker live from Munich. No doubt you've heard of Bobby McFerrin, the original singer of the unforgettable hymn to serenity "Don't Worry, Be Happy". In this 1988 concert, he takes on one of the meccas of the classical music world, the Munich Philharmonie, alongside piano legend Herbie Hancock. Backed by Hancock's trio and star saxophonist Michael Brecker, this gig is a real treat! Director: Performers: Herbie Hancock (piano), Buster Williams (bass), Al Foster (percussions), Bobby McFerrin (vocals), Michael Brecker (saxophone) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/michel-camilo-quintet 2022-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/f1b67f90f022ad12ce6d54521bafdab6b0115b59413b689ddd7da20431089347.png Michel Camilo Quintet-Get ready to be swept off your feet by a fusion of genres brought to you by a virtuosic pianist and his all-star lineup. According to the Radio Times, Michel Camilo's willingness to constantly take chances turns his concerts into an "adventure". Do you fancy joining in? In this concert from Munich in 1991, Camilo creates the perfect blend of classical and jazz alongside his quintet, taking us on a journey from his native Dominican Republic across to Europe and beyond. Director: Performers: Michel Camilo (piano), Ned Mann (bass), Cliff Almond (drums), Michel Mossman (trumpet and trombone), Ralph Bowen (saxophone and flute) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/paco-de-lucia-and-group 2022-04-25 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1c6a080f1f493c3b95c38e99abcedcf4225e67f2207a0e6e514e56ee9c5b5743.png Paco de Lucia-How about taking a few dance steps with a legend of the flamenco world? In this concert from 1996, the great flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía takes to the stage of Germering, Germany with a septet of stellar musicians. De Lucía has always been an innovative artist, able to break new ground while respecting traditions. Thanks to him, unusual instruments such as the Peruvian Cajon and the flute have become an integral part of the flamenco sound.  The concert programme ranges from contemplation to elation, with flamenco represented in all its forms: cante (singing), toque (playing) and baile (dancing). This unique showcase is therefore ideal for those wishing to discover this stunning art form which embodies all that we are: body, heart and soul. So what are you waiting for? Join the dance! Director: Performers: Paco de Lucia, Pepe de Lucia, Ramon de Algeciras, Carlos Benavent, Juan Manuel Canizares, Rubem Dantas, Jorge Pardo, Joaquin Grilo https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/flamenco-jazz-night-with-vialma 2022-04-20 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1eeac2e9c55dd476bd2595da7c80900a7c92d5a3c0e15c88096eebae13db2734.jpg Flamenco Jazz Night with Vialma-Celebrate International Jazz Day with us featuring Pablo Martin Caminero! Celebrate International Jazz Day on Vialma with this interactive, digital concert experience for music lovers! Join Pablo Martín Caminero, renowned flamenco jazz musician, live on Vialma to showcase his performance at the Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival and chat more about how musical cultures collide, mesh, and transform in this unique musical genre. International Jazz Day was officially declared by UNESCO in 2011 to promote the idea that jazz is a force of peace, dialogue, and mutual understanding. In celebration of this momentous occasion, Vialma has chosen a programme which specifically embodies these values. Flamenco jazz, a fusion genre which embodies the synergy of two very different musical styles, demonstrates precisely how jazz can unite people, cultures, and heritage all around the world. This performance was filmed at the Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival in 2021. Located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, it is one of the main jazz festivals in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/terpischore 2022-01-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fab83f306fee21178526d67a1082bbd54d0fb4ce232ce953559c675543e14210.png Terpsichore-Leading pianist and composer Geoffrey Fiorese presents his latest album, ‘Terpsichore’! On Friday 14 January at 19:30 GMT, join us for an exclusive first look at Geoffrey Fiorese’s new album on Vialma. You are invited to join us and Fiorese to listen to excerpts of the album, experience live commentary from the artist himself and ask questions about the work. The myth of Terpsichore, the ancient Greek muse of dance, is the starting point of pianist Geoffrey Fiorese's new eponymous album. Terpsichore highlights the complex relationship between sound and matter, music and movement. Prepare to touch the boundaries of jazz with Fiorese's daring quartet in this innovative project that invites you on a contemplative inner journey. A spiritual student of the great Keith Jarrett, Geoffrey Fiorese is a master in the art of improvisation. Terpsichore is heir to the "transcendental jazz" embodied by Charles Lloyd, Maria Schneider and the Jazz Composers Orchestra, a free and liberating form that pushes the limits of what is musically possible and opens up new horizons. Accompanied by Sylvian Debaisieux on saxophone, Jordi Cassagne on bass and Théo Lanau on drums, Geoffrey delivers here the fruit of a meticulous work and a profound quest for meaning that is bound to sweep you off your feet. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/so-sorry-please 2021-09-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4f6949bca08847a0d2398034cdfb519d54eff7a2ce6e49af0a6a268a064a3e23.png So Sorry Please-Andrea Rinciari Trio - Bud Powell Tribute Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/mo-pleasure-viewing-party 2021-09-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e97308637818bb9d0f835d1ae778c92f9020894d0123a8f8967453844ae936cb.jpg My Pleasure: a Mo Pleasure Story-Rewatch the amazing documentary My Pleasure featuring artist Mo Pleasure, a former member of the band Earth, Wind & Fire who has also collaborated with artists such as Ray Charles, Roberta Flack and Michael Jackson. "MY PLEASURE" - A Mo Pleasure Story : From Ray Charles to Earth Wind & Fire to Michael Jackson, Mo Pleasure has formed a career as one of the leading musical directors and multi-instrumentalists of our time. Join this living legend for a Vialma Exclusive as he tells his incredible story, shares his inspiring musical journey and performs for us, live from the screening room at Soho Live Studios. Join us on the 16th of September at 7pm UK time for an exclusive screening of the documentary "My Pleasure". Mo Pleasure will be online on the live chat to answer your questions, so ask away! Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/well-be-together-again 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c6c1f033b36ed38fcaa844aca82e915b781fcfeed9c01b9007d07dd59280066f.png We'll Be Together Again-Andy Davies and Nathan Britton perform a stripped-back version of the 1945 popular song "We'll Be Together Again" Award-winning Welsh trumpeter, Andy Davies & pianist, Nathan Britton perform a stripped-back version of the 1945 popular song "We'll Be Together Again" composed by Carl T. Fischer, with lyrics by Frankie Laine. The quartet version of the song can be found on Andy's latest album, Rise of the Spidermonkey.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/stars-fell-on-alabama 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/50d950da34e2b43f526dbca2258ae12ae8d7678aa77770df2995f4467030e395.png Stars Fell On Alabama-Arran Kent & Jeremie Coullon Two of London's top jazz instrumentalist, Arran Kent and Jeremie Coullon, perform a stripped-back duo arrangement of the 1934 jazz standard, "Stars Fell on Alabama" by Frank Perkins, live from the library room at Soho Live Studios.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/dream-a-little-dream-of-me 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c0ce474f46d68d3aaa547b921df39edd3754b3ac77ed874d60da9b30bd670e2b.png Dream a Little Dream of Me-A captivating version of the romantic ”Dream a Little Dream of Me", brought to you straight from London’s most iconic jazz club! Soho's 'Queen of Caberet, Kitty LaRoar and her partner-in-crime Nick Shankland perform their captivating version of the jazz classic, "Dream a Little Dream of Me", live from The Piano Bar Soho.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/busy-line-rikette-genesis 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c9d37accf9cba5fea3232262b91d59bc74633bfcf77e7a4b7ad7ceb8eb5b62a1.png Busy Line-Brrrr...brrr...busy line! Rose Murphy’s romantic tribulations never felt so candid. In this refreshing performance, Rikette Genesis and her trio turn a classic hit into an irresistible comedy skit! Rikette Genesis and her trio perform their version of Rose Murphy's classic hit, "Busy Line", live from the screening room at Soho Live Studios.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/si-tu-vois-ma-mere-koko-collective 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d0f68f301a8e80ba172b18d8720905fa28ef62bf2f02a3ff9c45559f76931a79.png Si Tu Vois Ma Mère-London's swing outfit, the Koko Collective treat us to their interpretation of the Sidney Bichet classic "Si Tu Vois Ma Mère" London's swing outfit, the Koko Collective treat us to their interpretation of the Sidney Bichet classic "Si Tu Vois Ma Mère" featuring Arran Kent (Clarinet), Harry Evans (trumpet), James Browne (piano), Ben Dazig (guitar), Geoffrey Threadgold (bass), Matt Davies (drums).  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/tango-jazz-quartet 2021-08-23 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/ca514f13b2752ab20b24a3f3cbf686f1f19b207f37fc88a06c1528e9d3bb00c0.jpg Tango Jazz Quartet Piazzola Tribute-On Tuesday, August 31st, tune in at 7pm for a Brecon Jazz Festival exclusive performance of the Tango Jazz Quartet paying a tribute to Astor Piazzola. In this special recorded tribute (for Brecon Jazz) the music of Tango Jazz Quartet (TJQ) from Argentina take us from the traditional tango to the music of Astor Piazzola without abandoning the territory of jazz.  Xenia Portious (UK) joins the band remotely following the abandonment of their European tour as a result of travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic. The (TJQ), mixes the melodic and rhythmic patterns of Tango with the harmonies and improvisation of Jazz. This new approach to Tango and Jazz has received an enthusiastic reaction both in Argentina as well as internationally. Whether you consider their music to be jazz or nuevo tango, TJQ are undoubtedly one of the most adventurous South American bands to have emerged in many a year. Whilst their unique sound owes a huge debt to the great Argentinian tango legend, Astor Piazzolla, Gustavo Firmenich and his superb quartet somehow manage to rescue this traditional music from the grip of nostalgic cliché. Saxophonist and clarinetist Gustavo Firmenich, leader of TJQ recreated with this band  the dancing evenings that were common in the golden era of the Tango in Buenos Aires, where Tango and Jazz lived together although playing separately.  Tango Jazz Quartet proposed a fusion of how much both songs had in common and adding something distinctive of the jazz that the tango lacked: Improvisation. <h2>LINEUP: Gustavo Firmenich (saxophone and clarinet) / Horacio Acosta (piano) / Federico Hilal (bass) / Alejandro Beelmann (drums) / with Xenia Porteous (violin)</h2> Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/The-Terrence-Collie-Trio 2021-08-21 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/08054306d945f014eed4ea88d74a921e2d877794b738eab4f28eec1d476f577c.jpg The Terrence Collie Trio-Please welcome Terence Collie and his trio on Brecon Jazz Festival 2021! Terence Collie is well known on the London Jazz scene and has played with musicians such as Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Gilad Atzmon, Kyle Eastwood and more. He performs regularly at some of the best jazz venues in the South of England, both with his own groups or as a sideman with others. Terence is also one of the partners running the successful ‘Mood Indigo’ jazz events, which hosts many successful jazz nights in south west London, and to whom we are grateful for this collaboration. Terry is joined for this launch event by two of the most sought-after musicians on the UK jazz scene, Flo Moore (bass) and Sophie Alloway (drums). Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/art-themen-little-rumba 2021-08-19 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/f10b56351d0f6348aaaf24d6a29514a663cf5f9bd499eb2b4e5e76a5ede07005.jpg Thursday 26th Live From Ffwrm Bar-On Thursday, August 22nd, the Brecon Jazz Festival welcomes you to two unrepeatable live-streaming performances: At 5pm: Art Themen's Organ Trio and at at 8pm: Little Rumba, live from the Ffwrm Bar in Fishguard. Art Themen's Organ Trio, Thursday 26th Aug at 5pm, Live-Streamed from the Ffwrn Bar. Art Themen is a fantastically exciting, playful and inventive saxophonist who has been a beloved character of the British jazz scene for over fifty years, famously combining his role as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with his saxophone duties in bands such as Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey and many others. With organist Pete Whittaker, formerly of the Nigel Price Organ Trio, and drummer George Double who has worked with Shirley Bassey and Jack Jones he has formed this new, exciting organ trio who are promoting their new album Thane & the Villeins. Lineup: Art Theman (tenor sax) / Pete Whittaker (hammond organ) / George Double (drums)   Billy Thompson Gypsy Style, Thursday 26th Aug at 8pm, Live-Streamed from the Ffwrn Bar. ‘Billy Thompson Gypsy Style’ is Billy’s main outlet for performing Gypsy music now that he no longer performs with Wales based The Amigos. Billy Thompson Gypsy Style perform a mix of Hot Club and Gypsy Jazz classics, fiery Hungarian tunes, some unusual covers and original tunes. They even throw in some tasteful free improvisation. All this is coupled with a presentation second to none and led by the ‘unleashable’ award winning improvising violinist Billy Thompson himself. Billy Thompson Gypsy Style bring their musicality and passion to every performance they do. These range from television appearances and headlining large music festivals to private events and jazz clubs. Now residing in Bala, North Wales with his family since 2005, Billy also runs a recording studio offering recording services, location recording and an online session musician service.. Lineup: Billy Thompson (violin) /  Caley Groves (guitar) /  Dave Kelbie (rhythm guitar) /  Andy Crowdy (double bass) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/little-rumba 2021-08-19 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/b5f62ad2bd117a9f4d6b2654e52340adb14ee0c6a862b174ef6d7cd72af17d5c.jpg Little Rumba-Little Rumba Recorded Thursday 26th Aug 8pm at the Ffwrn Bar. Little Rumba’s instantly recognisable style draws on Eastern Europe and South American influences as well as jazz and blues. This extremely talented bunch of musicians write all of their own music and incorporate humour with haunting melodies into many of their songs. The band consists of John Hymas on violin, viola and accordion; Pete Mustill on guitar and vocals; Hugh Colvin on saxophone and Jacqui Savage on bass. They are joined by the fabulous Welsh singer and songwriter Jess Hall. If you haven’t seen Little Rumba before, or even if you have, don’t miss this one. Lineup: John Hymas (violin, viola and accordion) / Pete Mustill (guitar and vocals) / Hugh Colvin (sax) /Jacqui Savage (bass) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/art-themen 2021-08-19 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/9b3fb90ce7f3290cd934c558f2910b2476169b515955ea94e28e2e4713b88d0e.jpg Art Themen's Organ Trio-Art Themen's Organ Trio Recorded Thursday 26th Aug 5pm at the Ffwrn Bar. Art Themen is a fantastically exciting, playful and inventive saxophonist who has been a beloved character of the British jazz scene for over fifty years, famously combining his role as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with his saxophone duties in bands such as Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey and many others. With organist Pete Whittaker, formerly of the Nigel Price Organ Trio, and drummer George Double who has worked with Shirley Bassey and Jack Jones he has formed this new, exciting organ trio who are promoting their new album Thane & the Villeins.   Lineup: Art Theman (tenor sax) / Pete Whittaker (hammond organ) / George Double (drums) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/warren-liddington-newberry-trio 2021-08-16 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/63fd18d1e4a0874a07b414248f122717b762b73214fd60f8e86dd90bf4c1a21b.png Warren / Liddington / Newberry Trio-Warren / Liddington / Newberry Trio Recorded Sunday 8th Aug 2:30pm-5pm at the Castle Hotel. Three astounding musicians, who represent some of the finest jazz talent around, meet to form this exclusive Trio for Brecon Jazz Festival 2021. Their repertoire includes lyrical standards as well as world music and own compositions. Each musician is a virtuoso instrumentalist, and together they create something very special. Only at a festival can you experience such improvisation and collaboration live on stage and created ‘just for us’.   This performance was rescheduled due to travel difficulties experienced by Ibou Tall and the Jazz Mates, who now appear later in the month. LINEUP: Ibou Tall (keys) / Martin Kern (sax) / Martin Sean McConnell (guitar) /  Ben Hands (bass) /Paolo Adamo (drums) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Dee-Byrne-Rebecca-Nash 2021-08-15 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4ecf5eb286f3cdb4040ba610ccdcb279062cc5a6fd0807413855cf655a1ca5ff.jpg Dee Byrne-Rebecca Nash ensemble-Enjoy the amazing collaboration between Dee Byrne and Rebecca Nash on Brecon Jazz Festival 2021! Recorded Sunday 15th August at 7pm-8pm. Musical collaborators Byrne and Nash bring a mixture of work from Entopi / Atlas and their latest projects. In this special performance for Brecon Jazz Festival, the quartet play material from their critically acclaimed albums “Peaceful King” and “Moment Frozen”. This celebration of their long term collaboration is also a blend of their two main lineups, blending personnel from each. The group takes listeners on a journey of compelling group interplay, strong themes, open-ended improvisation, dark grooves and interweaving melodic textures. Dee Byrne is a London-based saxophonist, composer and improviser with an interest in pushing the boundaries of jazz. Dee collaborates with artists from the UK and Europe who occupy the area of contemporary jazz, avant-garde and free improvisation. Rebecca Nash brings an intimate, authentic style that makes a lasting impression. As Jazzwise, UK say “The clarity of this creative voice that unifies the project marks her out as one to watch both as a composer and musician” she is “One of the freshest most creative talents in the UK at this present time” – UK Vibe Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Capital-City-Jazz-Orchestra 2021-08-15 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5122e5b907d4805ff9c34431817cd1b772a020800e6d8854cdcc92168704d76c.jpg Capital City Jazz Orchestra-Enjoy the energetic sound of Capital City Orchestra at Brecon Jazz 2021! Recorded Sunday 15th August at 2pm-5pm. Capital City Jazz Orchestra CCJO was formed in 2007, following an initiative by band leader Ceri Rees about putting a big band together to play once a month at the local  Cardiff jazz club. A 16 piece band with local musicians was formed and following open rehearsals they soon attracted a regular following leading to formal bookings further afield. The band has gone from strength to strength, and has developed a wide reputation, as Wales premier big band, regularly working with well known  jazz soloists, and appearing at International Jazz Festivals and performing at the Welsh Proms at St David’s Hall on a regular basis. Big band and swing music always finds an audience as music lovers everywhere go back to the greats, such as jazz bandleaders Basie and Ellington, who created some of the most uplifting music of modern times.  Expect a modern swinging  interpretation of some of the great classics. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/deirdre-cartwright 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/19de273d035572a68a802159f8d269d4a0375f5702792ed23b5103eaeda111c7.jpg Deirdre Cartwright Trio-Deirdre Cartwright and Alison Rayner have made regular appearances at Brecon Jazz since the 1990’s, and are the founders of the jazz club ‘Blow the Fuse’ which won the Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Services to Jazz’ in June 2020. Blow the Fuse have run jazz club nights, produced nationwide jazz tours, larger scale events at Stoke Newington Festival and the South Bank Centre, run educational projects and workshops and released 13 albums on Blow the Fuse Records. Their recent lockdown project Blow the Fuse ‘On Air’ has received over 10,000 views on You Tube. Deirdre Cartwright is a London based guitarist and composer who became well known presenting the BBC TV’s ground breaking series ‘Rockschool’. Also in the 1980’s she played with the Afro Latin Jazz group The Guest Stars. They recorded three albums and toured in 17 countries. In 1991 she formed the Deirdre Cartwright Group. With her own group she has recorded five albums, and played at international festivals from Mexico to Warsaw. More recently she has written and recorded albums with the groups Emily Remembered and ARQ. She has played with Tal Farlow, toured with the Jamaican composer Marjorie Whylie and presented on Radio 3. “If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright – I’d like to know who it is”  Dave Gelly The Observer. “Cartwright’s coolly undulating Grant Green shuffle groove is one of the understated pleasure of UK’s contemporary fusion.”  John Fordham Bassist and composer Alison Rayner, also a member of the Guest Stars, is best known for leading the award winning group ARQ. She won the Ivor Novello Composer Awards 2019 for ‘There is a Crack in Everything’ from the album Short Stories. ARQ were winners of Ensemble of the Year in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018 and winners of the Best Small Group public vote in the British Jazz Awards 2018. “Concise, fluent and eminently melodic statements – big toned, highly melodic bass” thejazzman.com “Beneath it all Rayner is, like a Haden or Weber, able to make a rounded single note underwrite the band’s soarings.” Jazzwise  The third member of the trio is the highly talented Cardiff based drummer Mark O’Connor, and well known on the Welsh jazz scene. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/joanna-eden 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4573cb93489cfe4f19861bed4eb3ff93c0f741659da3d69c2ce8124b22ad42ee.jpg Joanna Eden duo-Discover the briliant singer Joanna Eden! Brecon Jazz Festival are delighted to welcome the brilliant singer, songwriter and pianist Joanna Eden to this year’s fundraising concert. Described by Time Out as “the U.K.’s answer to Diana Krall and Norah Jones”. Joanna is a really lovely person too. When approached she said “I really want to support such wonderful causes ….. thank you for thinking of me” This show is early as Joanna has to get back to open for Van Morrison, but it is a joy that it will have a live audience, as well as being live-streamed and carried on Vialma for the following weeks. The London Evening Standard reported that “Eden writes sharp-witted, well-crafted songs and sings them sweetly and with conviction”. She also performs others’ material with real heart, including Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor and especially Ella Fitzgerald and perhaps these influences can help account for the amazing success that her student Sam Smith has enjoyed. Her “Embraceable Ella” shows with The Chris Ingham Trio, have sold out top venues including Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express. The band also continue to enjoy success with their Jazz at the Movies series, During lock-downs Joanna & Andres kept the flame burning with frequent, eclectic and very spontaneous request programmes on Facebeook, which produced emotions of every hue and kept lots of followers sane. Fans include Jamie Cullum who has called her “brilliant”, Sir Michael Parkinson who broadcast the suggestion “definitely worth seeking this one out” and Dame Cleo Laine who encapsulates Joanna’s talent most succinctly: “Bloody marvellous!” Joanna is joined by Andres Lafone, orginally from Uruguay, he studied Bass guitar, Composition, Guitar and Double Bass at the Guildhall School of Music.  Andres has recorded over thirty albums and appeared at all the major Jazz/World Music Festivals in Europe as well as having played throughout the world including China, Japan, USA, Latin America and South Africa.   LINEUP: Joanna Eden (Piano Vocals), Andres Lafone (bass guitar) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/neale-cottle-meek 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a819aed8ccbc7629c7aeb971361a07cc852112b94bceb6a4dab700dec907ac06.jpg Sunday August 29 at Castle Hotel-On Sunday, August 29th, the Brecon Jazz Festival welcomes you to three unrepeatable live-streaming performances: At 2pm: Ibou Tall & Ben Hands. At 5pm: Allison Neale Quartet and at at 8pm: Dave Cottle and Sarah Meek with “The Louis and Ella Music Show”  Ibou Tall & Ben Hands, Sunday 29th Aug at 2pm, Live-streamed from the Castle Hotel. An audience engagement with Ibou Tall and an extra showcase event. Inspite of their travel problems earlier in the month Ibou Tall (keyboards) and Ben Hands (bass) from the Jazzmates lineup make it to Brecon Jazz 2021 The event if fully transferable for all ticket holders from the 8th August event, but please let us know if you are coming in advance via tickesource. Jazz is not a musical genre one immediately associates with Senegal, although the West African country has many fans and musicians. Also Africa’s Largest Jazz Festival takes place in Saint-Louis, Dakar. In fact this small French speaking country is ideally located for travel from South Africa, South America, America and from Europe has become the focal point for jazz, and African-American music and all kinds of music. Ibou will explain the origins of the ‘Senjazz’ musical genre supported by band member Ben Hands. They will demonstrate the Senjazz style from their own tracks such as “Tribute to Xamle”, “LL” , “Massani Cisse” with additional parts from tracks “Seeyeul” and Expression” played by Ibou on keyboards. A facinating introduction can also be found in the interview and duet with the French composer, arranger, and musician Jean Philippe Rykiel and the track from Expressions. Ibou is supported by jazz fusion and cross over bassist by Ben Hands, LINEUP: Ibou Tall (keys) / Ben Hands (bass) Allison Neale Quartet, Sunday 29th Aug at 5pm, Live-streamed from the Castle Hotel. Allison Neale’s latest Quartet reflects her strong West Coast influences and features leading Hungarian jazz pianist Matyas Gayer, bassist Jeremy Brown and drummer Matt Fishwick.   American born altoist Allison Neale’s beautifully crafted lines evoke the spirit of Paul Desmond and Art Pepper with whom she has a particular affinity. As a strong advocate of the melodic West Coast style she has performed alongside leading international artists such as Adelaide Hall and Bud Shank and more recently tenorist Scott Hamilton as well as featuring in both the John Dankworth ‘Generations‘ Band and the “Back to Basie’ Orchestra what they say “ Allison Neale plays the alto saxophone with a tone so light and airy it positively melts at the edges” Dave Gelly , The Observer “ A talent to savour” , Peter Vacher, Jazz UK ” Allison is a young saxophonist of rare ability…she immediately demonstrates a touch and understanding of jazz soloing…the performances simply carries you to a world of lightness and satisfaction..”   Melody Express Review <h2>Lineup:  Allison Neale (alto sax), Matyas Gayer (piano), Jeremy Brown (bass), Matt Fishwick (drums)</h2>   Dave Cottle and Sarah Meek with “The Louis and Ella Music Show” Sunday 29th Aug at 8pm, Live-streamed from the Castle Hotel   The show is based on song duets Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong recorded on three Albums with the Oscar Peterson Quartet in the late 1950’s, along with solo songs they both recorded and performed. The show presents these iconic songs true to the original arrangements recorded with Oscar on the piano, Ray Brown (bass), Herb Ellis (Guitar), and Buddy Rich/Louis Belson sharing the drum chair. Expect to hear all the great tunes from the great American song book. From the Swing era  Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, George Gershwin and so on. Swansea based  Dave Cottle is one of Wales’ most experienced and versatile professional musicians, and the show combines many talents of playing Trumpet and Piano (often, at the same time) and singing.  Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama graduate and jazz singer Sarah Meek brings a  powerful and versatile interpretation of the material to the duo’s performance. <h2>LINEUP:   Dave Cottle (trumpet, keys, vocals), Sarah Meek (vocals), Tom Cottle (drums)</h2> Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/cottle-meek 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e22c2a18431f6b92f8b618b26d0abef827e7c8808ed8deecd49031606586c15e.jpg Dave Cottle and Sarah Meek-Dave Cottle and Sarah Meek with "The Louis and Ella Music Show" on Sunday, August 29 at 8pm, live from the Castle Hotel. The show is based on song duets Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong recorded on three Albums with the Oscar Peterson Quartet in the late 1950’s, along with solo songs they both recorded and performed. The show presents these iconic songs true to the original arrangements recorded with Oscar on the piano, Ray Brown (bass), Herb Ellis (Guitar), and Buddy Rich/Louis Belson sharing the drum chair. Expect to hear all the great tunes from the great American song book. From the Swing era  Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, George Gershwin and so on. Swansea based  Dave Cottle is one of Wales’ most experienced and versatile professional musicians, and the show combines many talents of playing Trumpet and Piano (often, at the same time) and singing.  Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama graduate and jazz singer Sarah Meek brings a  powerful and versatile interpretation of the material to the duo’s performance. <h2>LINEUP:   Dave Cottle (trumpet, keys, vocals), Sarah Meek (vocals), Tom Cottle (drums)</h2>   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/allison-neale 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7d9cd0d3b0646830327a5175f3862c71b29a4f81964d8d8a177282ac6af187b9.jpg Allison Neale Quartet-Allison Neale Quartet, Sunday 29th Aug at 5pm, Live-streamed from the Castle Hotel Allison Neale’s latest Quartet reflects her strong West Coast influences and features leading Hungarian jazz pianist Matyas Gayer, bassist Jeremy Brown and drummer Matt Fishwick.   American born altoist Allison Neale’s beautifully crafted lines evoke the spirit of Paul Desmond and Art Pepper with whom she has a particular affinity. As a strong advocate of the melodic West Coast style she has performed alongside leading international artists such as Adelaide Hall and Bud Shank and more recently tenorist Scott Hamilton as well as featuring in both the John Dankworth ‘Generations‘ Band and the “Back to Basie’ Orchestra what they say “ Allison Neale plays the alto saxophone with a tone so light and airy it positively melts at the edges” Dave Gelly , The Observer “ A talent to savour” , Peter Vacher, Jazz UK ” Allison is a young saxophonist of rare ability…she immediately demonstrates a touch and understanding of jazz soloing…the performances simply carries you to a world of lightness and satisfaction..”   Melody Express Review <h2>Lineup:  Allison Neale (alto sax), Matyas Gayer (piano), Jeremy Brown (bass), Matt Fishwick (drums)</h2> Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/xenia-porteous 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fabe20f5f2d025bea7dad1bcd0378ffed1acbe39517a1db73e341d892b68dee2.jpg Xenia Porteous “Swing Strings”-Xenia Porteous “Swing Strings” Trio, Sunday 22nd Aug at 8pm, Live-streamed from Castle Hotel Brecon Jazz is delighted to welcome three very special Welsh musicians to perform in this very special lineup for the festival 2021. Expect music ‘full of joie de vivre’, these are all virtuoso musicians who know how to entertain, and an irresistible mix of fiery violin, amazing swing electro harp, and stomping bass – not to be missed!. <h2>Lineup:  Xenia Porteous (violin), Ben Creighton-Griffiths (electro harp), Ashley-john Long (double bass)</h2>   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/paula-gardiner 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/60ea240b49e8631d6950654a91d0e6f98b589d8662e9022a2e0bec6bc39abe30.jpg Paula Gardiner’s 6.0-Laura Gardiner’s 6.0 Sunday 22nd Aug at 4 pm, Live-streamed from Castle Hotel “Brecon’s Jazz Festival has always provided the incentive to create new music with new friends – and 2021 is no exception”. Paula Gardiner is best known for her work as jazz bassist and composer, based in South Wales. Here Paula goes back to her roots as a guitarist for this specially curated performance. She will be re-imagining ‘the archive’ as well as exploring new sounds alongside the fabulous line-up of musicians who represent Wales and the West’s top improvisers. Paula has previously founded several bands including the Paula Gardiner Quartet (featuring John Parricelli), The Paula Gardiner Trio and the anarchic big band that was Wales’ Jazz Composers (featuring Huw Warren). She has worked internationally, taking her own music to the US and composing/conducting a major project in Wales and South Africa for the Cultural Olympiad, 2012. Paula has had a close association with the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition, most recently acting as mentor and bass accompanist for the televised final. She is an active member of the Ivors Academy Jazz Committee. The stella ensemble includes Welsh-Jamaican singer, songwriter, producer and radio personality Dionne Bennett. She is internationally known for her unique and diverse vocals that covers all Afro-culture music genres from jazz to rhythm & blues, soul, reggae, funk, rock n roll and beyond. Simmy Singh is a versatile violinist and composer, born and raised in South Wales to an Indian father and English mother, whose ambition is to push the boundaries of classical music and its audiences and to explore creativity and different genres with the violin. All ably supported by the astounding Rebecca Nash, Ursula Harrison and Liz Exell.   LINEUP: Paula Gardiner (Musical Director guitar, bass) Dionne Bennett (vox) / Simran Singh (violin) / Paula Gardiner (guitar and bass) / Rebecca Nash (keys) / Ursula Harrison (bass) / Liz Exell (drums) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/gardiner-porteous 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/92acb27189f773719146dabf147302b14f781e38734d27ecf187e527cc8b5932.png Sunday August 22 at Castle Hotel-On Sunday, August 22nd, the Brecon Jazz Festival welcomes you to two unrepeatable live-streaming performances: At 4pm: Paula Gardiner’s 6.0 and 8pm: Xenia Porteous “Swing String” Trio Paula Gardiner’s 6.0 Sunday 22nd Aug at 4pm, Live-streamed from Castle Hotel “Brecon’s Jazz Festival has always provided the incentive to create new music with new friends – and 2021 is no exception”. Paula Gardiner is best known for her work as jazz bassist and composer, based in South Wales. Here Paula goes back to her roots as a guitarist for this specially curated performance. She will be re-imagining ‘the archive’ as well as exploring new sounds alongside the fabulous line-up of musicians who represent Wales and the West’s top improvisers. Paula has previously founded several bands including the Paula Gardiner Quartet (featuring John Parricelli), The Paula Gardiner Trio and the anarchic big band that was Wales’ Jazz Composers (featuring Huw Warren). She has worked internationally, taking her own music to the US and composing/conducting a major project in Wales and South Africa for the Cultural Olympiad, 2012. Paula has had a close association with the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition, most recently acting as mentor and bass accompanist for the televised final. She is an active member of the Ivors Academy Jazz Committee. The stella ensemble includes Welsh-Jamaican singer, songwriter, producer and radio personality Dionne Bennett. She is internationally known for her unique and diverse vocals that covers all Afro-culture music genres from jazz to rhythm & blues, soul, reggae, funk, rock n roll and beyond. Simmy Singh is a versatile violinist and composer, born and raised in South Wales to an Indian father and English mother, whose ambition is to push the boundaries of classical music and its audiences and to explore creativity and different genres with the violin. All ably supported by the astounding Rebecca Nash, Ursula Harrison and Liz Exell.   LINEUP: Paula Gardiner (Musical Director guitar, bass) Dionne Bennett (vox) / Simran Singh (violin) / Paula Gardiner (guitar and bass) / Rebecca Nash (keys) / Ursula Harrison (bass) / Liz Exell (drums)   <h2>XENIA PORTEOUS “SWING STRINGS” TRIO, Sunday 22nd Aug at 8pm, Live-streamed from Castle Hotel</h2>   Brecon Jazz is delighted to welcome three very special Welsh musicians to perform in this very special lineup for the festival 2021. Expect music ‘full of joie de vivre’, these are all virtuoso musicians who know how to entertain, and an irresistible mix of fiery violin, amazing swing electro harp, and stomping bass – not to be missed!. <h2>LINEUP:  Xenia Porteous (violin), Ben Creighton-Griffiths (electro harp), Ashley-john Long (double bass)</h2> Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/brecon-london-jazz-day 2021-08-12 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d41062c85387271f9c95403f848de31155de1c12900be76d85535a8bc7c93d0f.png Brecon London Jazz Day-Brecon London Jazz Day, Saturday 21st Aug: 2pm-8pm+ Live-streamed from the Riverside Arts Centre, Sunbury At 2pm, Terence Collie Trio at 4:30 Rachael Cohen Quartet and at 7:30pm Edison Herbert Quartet Terence Collie Trio live-streamed from the Riverside Arts Centre in Sunbury London, Saturday 21st Aug: 2pm Terence Collie is well known on the London Jazz scene and has played with musicians such as Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Gilad Atzmon, Kyle Eastwood and more. He performs regularly at some of the best jazz venues in the South of England, both with his own groups or as a sideman with others. Terence is also one of the partners running the successful ‘Mood Indigo’ jazz events, which hosts many successful jazz nights in south west London, and to whom we are grateful for this collaboration. Terry is joined for this launch event by two of the most sought-after musicians on the UK jazz scene, Flo Moore (bass) and Sophie Alloway (drums). Lineup: Terence Collie (piano) / Flo Moore (double bass) / Sophie Alloway (drums)   Rachael Cohen Quartet  llive-streamed from the Riverside Arts Centre in Sunbury London, Saturday 21st Aug: 4:30pm Rachael Cohen, is a London-based alto saxophonist and composer, is one of the brightest emerging stars of her generation. Her skills as a composer and improviser have gained her a great deal of attention in the UK and beyond. What they say “Cohen takes a softly devious approach reminiscent of Lee Konitz – but, as with the canny Cool School veteran, the quietness is deceptive and the subtlety is in the weighting of phrases and the hipness with which she plays off the rhythm section.” The Guardian Supporting Rachael is ‘virtuoso improviser‘  vibraphonist, Lewis Wright –  “One of the new stars on vibraphone, with a very individual style and concept, worthy of every jazz fan’s attention.’ – GARY BURTON Completing the lineup is Will Sachs on Bass and Shane Forbes on drums… Lineup: Rachael Cohen (alto sax) / Lewis Wright (vibraphone) / Will Sach (bass) / Shane Forbes (drums)   Edison Herbert Quartet  live-streamed from the Riverside Arts Centre in Sunbury London, Saturday 21st Aug: 7:30pm Edison Herbert  Musician, composer, arranger and bandleader, Edison was musical arranger for the West End musical “Unforgettable” and was musical director on its international tour. He has composed music for BBC Radio 4 and performed with The Jazz Warriors, Rose Royce and Kim Burrell and various other artists. Edison Herbert is a gifted and melodic guitarist. Originally from Leeds, he started playing the piano as a young boy encouraged by his parents. His passion for the guitar resulted in further studies at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he performed with The Guildhall Big Band featuring Randy Brecker at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Lineup: Edison Herbert (guitar) / Sean Hargreaves (keys) / Neville Malcolm (bass) / Cheryl Alleyne (drums)   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/edison-herbert 2021-08-12 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/02c43a53a37b8494f5c2b05a053a39d2d0e9e14e426ee2dc158b4e64de45f445.jpg Edison Herbert Quartet-Edison Herbert Quartet live-streamed from the Riverside Arts Centre in Sunbury London, Saturday 21st Aug: 7pm Edison Herbert  Musician, composer, arranger and bandleader, Edison was musical arranger for the West End musical “Unforgettable” and was musical director on its international tour. He has composed music for BBC Radio 4 and performed with The Jazz Warriors, Rose Royce and Kim Burrell and various other artists. Edison Herbert is a gifted and melodic guitarist. Originally from Leeds, he started playing the piano as a young boy encouraged by his parents. His passion for the guitar resulted in further studies at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he performed with The Guildhall Big Band featuring Randy Brecker at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Lineup: Edison Herbert (guitar) / Sean Hargreaves (keys) / Neville Malcolm (bass) / Cheryl Alleyne (drums)   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/rachel-cohen 2021-08-12 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/b3e9fda6618d83faafb96212b0a6552d0eca06f704862f8c41e1524024196f35.jpg Rachel Cohen Quartet-Rachael Cohen Quartet live-streamed from the Riverside Arts Centre in Sunbury London, Saturday 21st Aug: 4:30pm Rachael Cohen, is a London-based alto saxophonist and composer, is one of the brightest emerging stars of her generation. Her skills as a composer and improviser have gained her a great deal of attention in the UK and beyond. What they say “Cohen takes a softly devious approach reminiscent of Lee Konitz – but, as with the canny Cool School veteran, the quietness is deceptive and the subtlety is in the weighting of phrases and the hipness with which she plays off the rhythm section.” The Guardian Supporting Rachael is ‘virtuoso improviser‘  vibraphonist, Lewis Wright –  “One of the new stars on vibraphone, with a very individual style and concept, worthy of every jazz fan’s attention.’ – GARY BURTON Completing the lineup is Will Sachs on Bass and Shane Forbes on drums… Lineup: Rachael Cohen (alto sax) / Lewis Wright (vibraphone) / Will Sach (bass) / Shane Forbes (drums)   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/regina-carter 2021-08-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/f59c27ad113d179980962d47547e38983f3ab7695c05ac4859fb7d40e024fc90.png Regina Carter and Al Garnett-On Saturday, August 14th, tune in at 5pm for a Brecon Jazz Festival exclusive performance of the great violinist Regina Carter, accompanied by drummer Al Garnett. This is special performance and personal message for all our Brecon Jazz supporters and audience. Regina Carter and Alvester Garnett recorded for us one of their unique lockdown ‘Alone Together Duets’ from New York State. We hear about their visits to Brecon, and how Regina first played Brecon Jazz in 2000 as part of an exhausting four months World & European tour. This began in August at the Marciac Jazz Festival in France and was followed by ‘Sunday at the Brecon Jazz Festival’. As a Jazz violinist Regina is one of today’s most original and daring musicians. Classically trained, she grew up in Detroit, where she absorbed all the music that Motown had to offer. While in high school, Regina became inspired when she discovered jazz violinists such as Noel Pointer, Ray Nance and Eddie South. In 2018, Carter was named Artistic Director of the New Jersey Performing Arts All-Female Jazz Camp. Regina Carter is a master of improvisational jazz violin. Though her work draws upon a wide range of musical influences – including Motown, Afro-Cuban, Swing, Bebop, Folk, and World – she has crafted a signature voice and style. Carter’s performances highlight the often overlooked potential of the jazz violin for its lyric, melodic, and percussive potential. Her early training as a classical musician is reflected in the fluidity, grace, and balance of her performance. Carter’s repertoire retains a firm connection with the familiar while venturing in new, unexpected directions. ‘Go to’ genius session drummer and Reginas’s partner Alvester Garnett joined Regina Carter’s band in 1998. Purely professional at first, they married in 2004. Al says of working together during the Covid-19 lockdown, that they are only just beginning to scratch the surface of their musical creativity together. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/jingu-bang 2021-08-09 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/167275d892846e8e92b813467735daa8cebe15e825a3c6477d4336f42f873965.jpg Jingu Bang-'Jingu Bang’ with Ruth Hammond Recorded Sunday 8th Aug 7-8pm at the Castle Hotel. ‘JINGU BANG’ WITH RUTH HAMMOND Sunday 8th Aug 7-8pm live-streamed from the CASTLE HOTEL The Bristol based ‘Jingu Bang’ band was originally formed by percussionist Scott Hammond, who brought his jazz funk style and combined elements of soul and rhythm and blues into their regular lineups. Heavily influenced by artists such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Weather Report they have added electric instruments and effects to the acoustic sounds of Ruth Hammond’s sax, clarinet and flute. Ruth Hammond regularly travels to perform all over the UK, and has performed at Ronnie Scott’s and Soho Pizza Express, the National Theatre, and Glastonbury festival. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Leeds College of Music, where she gained an honours degree in Jazz Studies. She was runner up in the “Young Jazz Musician of the Year” awards in 1998. The band is supported by a highly talented group of musicians, including the classically trained Dale Hambridge on Nord keyboards. The set list will be largely inspired by Herbie Hancock material. LINEUP: Ruth Hammond (tenor sax, woodwind and synth) / Dale Hambridge (keyboards) / Greig Robinson (bass) / Scott Hammond (drums) / Tammy Payne (percussion) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/jingu-bang 2021-08-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/167275d892846e8e92b813467735daa8cebe15e825a3c6477d4336f42f873965.jpg Jingu Bang wih Ruth Hammond-Enjoy the jazz-funk style of Jingu Bang featuring Ruth Hammond. The Bristol based ‘Jingu Bang’ band was originally formed by percussionist Scott Hammond, who brought his jazz funk style and combined elements of soul and rhythm and blues into their regular lineups. Heavily influenced by artists such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Weather Report they have added electric instruments and effects to acoustic sounds of Ruth Hammond’s sax, clarinet and flute. Ruth Hammond regularly travels to perform all over the UK, and has performed at Ronnie Scott’s and Soho Pizza Express, the National Theatre, Glastonbury festival. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Leeds College of Music, where she gained an honours degree in Jazz Studies. She was runner up in the “Young Jazz Musician of the Year” awards in 1998. The band is supported by a highly talented group of musicians, including classicaly trained Dale Hambridge on Nord keyboards Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Ibou-tall 2021-08-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/593007965e93160e6e9cef89568f86767447e8c3df658c986854378ac92b3232.jpg Ibou Tall and Ben Hands-Enjoy the sound of virtuoso keyboardist Ibou Tall. An audience engagement with Ibou Tall and an extra showcase event. Inspite of their travel problems earlier in the month Ibou Tall (keyboards) and Ben Hands (bass) from the Jazzmates lineup make it to Brecon Jazz 2021 The event if fully transferable for all ticket holders from the 8th August event, but please let us know if you are coming in advance via tickesource. Jazz is not a musical genre one immediately associates with Senegal, although the West African country has many fans and musicians. Also Africa’s Largest Jazz Festival takes place in Saint-Louis, Dakar. In fact this small French speaking country is ideally located for travel from South Africa, South America, America and from Europe has become the focal point for jazz, and African-American music and all kinds of music. Ibou will explain the origins of the ‘Senjazz’ musical genre supported by band member Ben Hands. They will demonstrate the Senjazz style from their own tracks such as “Tribute to Xamle”, “LL” , “Massani Cisse” with additional parts from tracks “Seeyeul” and Expression” played by Ibou on keyboards. A facinating introduction can also be found in the interview and duet with the French composer, arranger, and musician Jean Philippe Rykiel and the track from Expressions. Ibou is supported by jazz fusion and cross over bassist by Ben Hands. <h2>LINEUP: Ibou Tall (keys) / Ben Hands (bass) </h2> Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/ibou-tall-ruth-hammond 2021-08-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/92acb27189f773719146dabf147302b14f781e38734d27ecf187e527cc8b5932.png BJF Live from The Castle Hotel-On Sunday, August 8th, the Brecon Jazz Festival welcomes you to two unrepeatable livestreaming performances: At 2pm: Ibou Tall & The Jazzmates and 7pm: Jingu Bang Funky Jazz Quintet “IBOU TALL & THE JAZZMATES”  Sunday 8th Aug 2-4.30pm live-streamed from the CASTLE HOTEL The dazzlingly impressive Senagalese jazz pianist Ibou Tall takes the classic sounds of piano standards but without denying his African influences. He brings a rich and rhythmic Afro-jazz fusion to the original material and well-known tunes. A night of “Senjazz” which is a musical concept inspired by the very rich Afro rhythms, sounds and culture from Ibou’s Senegalese roots, as well as the infinite world of jazz. Ibou Tall was born in Dakar, Senegal. He joined singer Alioune Mbaye Nder’s band Le Setsima Group as a composer and band leader, leading to the release of 10 albums. Ibou Tall has performed at jazz and world music venues and festivals across UK, Europe, Scandinavia and North America. Ibou is joined by the equally brilliant Bristol based musicians – Martin Kern (sax) Martin Sean McConnell (guitar), Ben Hands (bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums). A fantastic Sunday show – don’t miss! LINEUP: Ibou Tall (keys) / Martin Kern (sax) / Martin Sean McConnell (guitar) /  Ben Hands (bass) /Paolo Adamo (drums) ‘JINGU BANG’ WITH RUTH HAMMOND Sunday 8th Aug 7-8pm live-streamed from the CASTLE HOTEL The Bristol based ‘Jingu Bang’ band was originally formed by percussionist Scott Hammond, who brought his jazz funk style and combined elements of soul and rhythm and blues into their regular lineups. Heavily influenced by artists such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Weather Report they have added electric instruments and effects to the acoustic sounds of Ruth Hammond’s sax, clarinet and flute. Ruth Hammond regularly travels to perform all over the UK, and has performed at Ronnie Scott’s and Soho Pizza Express, the National Theatre, and Glastonbury festival. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Leeds College of Music, where she gained an honours degree in Jazz Studies. She was runner up in the “Young Jazz Musician of the Year” awards in 1998. The band is supported by a highly talented group of musicians, including the classically trained Dale Hambridge on Nord keyboards. The set list will be largely inspired by Herbie Hancock material. LINEUP: Ruth Hammond (tenor sax, woodwind and synth) / Dale Hambridge (keyboards) / Greig Robinson (bass) / Scott Hammond (drums) / Tammy Payne (percussion) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/easy-street-jazz 2021-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fa62a33bdef74a6b0f3525256dcd81b9e9743796df2e83f57520cdff6be107ac.jpg Easy Street Jazz-Sophisticated, melodic and swinging, Easy Street are a great-sounding, chillout-making band from South Wales. Expect the classic songbook plus a few surprises, with groovy guitar, piano and trumpet sounds. Easy Street’ are one of the best loved and most swinging bands on the South Wales jazz scene. Well established with a varied lineup, their repertoire is a tribute to many of the classic jazz sounds today, along with some special Latin numbers. These are all individually fine musicians, who love playing together in an ensemble, and sharing an appreciation of melodic jazz with their audience. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/rachel-starritt-trio 2021-07-30 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5ee08a77c0890a0627d8a8b25d8bd3ca38c992e7c2f9a98dcfa2dc13351bcfcd.jpg Rachel Starritt trio-Enjoy the fabulous sound of the trio led by Rachel Starritt. We are delighted to welcome you to this exclusive viewing at 2pm GMT on 1st August 2021 given by the Rachel Starritt Trio. This is the first concert in The Brecon Jazz Festival 2021. Rachel Starritt is not only a very accomplished jazz pianist, but also a distinguished young classical performer. She leads the trio and has chosen and arranged 5 really delightful jazz classics to entertain us in this Festival Opening event. Rachel Starritt (piano), Clem Saynor (bass), Alex Goodyear (drums) Director: Performers: Rachel Starritt https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/festival-opening-bjf2021 2021-07-30 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/29310dfe0e2e75f5c71238c15e3da5c96d062b1c1f099d14171e81e94c27e8bb.jpg Festival Opening BJF2021-The Brecon Jazz Festival team and the Mayor of Brecon welcome you to the Brecon Jazz Festival 2021! Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/ocaso-latin-quartet 2021-07-16 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/90eebd12af197d1b5d05e5b1f401919d982e535c1d9b9d0a08ccc014b8808b15.jpg Ocaso Latin Quartet-Travel to the Caribbean with the Latin rhythms of the Ocaso Latin Quartet. Our partner the Brecon Jazz Festival invites you to dive into the exoticism and warm rhythms of Cuban music with the Ocaso Latin Quartet. "Ocaso", which means "sunset", is an authentic Latin jazz quartet, very popular in Cardiff, whose musical talent is combined with an exceptional closeness to the audience. The members of Ocaso are of different nationalities and all have a special relationship with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Let them introduce you to Le Son, Guajira or Mambo through standards and compositions mixing their South American influences with a little Welsh touch. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Keith-jarrett-en 2021-05-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e3131dd69d5a3d5c2d0adbbac2869b2d30330e7165b79fe7024f54a31cc7808c.jpg Keith Jarrett-Enjoy the sound of the Keith Jarrett Trio at best in Estival de Jazz 1986. Have you ever wondered what people mean when they talk about a ‘modern jazz’ piano trio? Watch this video and all will be revealed. Formed in 1970, this ensemble led by Keith Jarrett is widely recognised as representing the modern jazz sound. By combining the flavour of classic jazz with classical music, folk and gospel influences, they’ve enjoyed unprecedented success and longevity, recording more than 60 albums. In this reflective set, recorded live at the Estival de Jazz in Lugano, the trio’s hallmark modal exploration, rhythmic freedom and lyricism are all on display in abundance. Get right up close with Jarrett, almost at one with the piano in his own private world of bliss, squeezing ecstasy from every note.  Hear a pin drop in the sensitive and intimate performance of his own ‘All the things I love’. The audience stands transfixed. As the music builds to a climax, hear the band cry out in shouts of joy to one another. Hear the audience roar at faultless solos from Gary Peacock on double bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. With an exclusive view, merely inches from the keys, enjoy an extended solo from Jarrett - so intricate, the classical influence is clear.  Press play to grab yourself a seat right in the heart of the action, and come away with a better understanding of the modern jazz sound. Director: RSI Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Dave-brubeck-quartet-brussels 2021-05-15 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/b76aa01c7bc2453510e4ae72def8ddb4de09d557220dd691252a2f5cc7fafe59.png Dave Brubeck Quartet Live Brussels-Ever wonder what jazz standards sounded like before they were ‘standard’? In this iconic 30 minute set, you’ll hear ‘Take Five’ and ‘In Your Own sweet Way’; original compositions by Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond, these have since become classic standards, even being covered by the likes of Radiohead some 30 years later. Take part in a moment of history and hear these tracks performed right at the start of their journey.  Together, Paul Desmond on alto sax and Dave Brubeck at the piano led the development of a whole new jazz sound. This West Coast Jazz, also known as Cool Jazz, was a sophisticated style open to all - making them quite the rockstars in a genre that had been very niche. See them right at the height of it, and come away having witnessed the birth of a new musical style, right there in the moment. In this intimate set filmed live for TV, you get an intensely personal performance. On stage with them, you feel as if you are part of the band. Feel the laughter, connection, and camaraderie between the players. See the close-ups of hands and fingers with such clarity you could be there. Be absorbed by the fun, genuine, and carefree atmosphere.    Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/manu-dibango-safari-symphony 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fbdb454f55c988df1359895cc4628e47826c8d4d9108c04483ddca465a7f81ee.png Manu Dibango Safari Symphony-Dance the night away watching this legend of African and jazz music, Manu Dibango. You might think you don’t know Manu Dibango, but you do.  Credited with popularising African music around the world, saxophonist and singer Dibango is responsible for the infectious riff taken from ‘Soul Makossa’ which you’ll recognise in Michael Jackon’s hit ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’, and Rihanna’s ‘Don’t Stop the Music’. Originally a B-side, ‘Soul Makossa’ became incredibly popular, although Dibango didn’t receive a penny from those famous samples until much later, and only via a public lawsuit.  This ‘Symphonic Safari’ offers a tour of his great classics, including jazz, Afro beat, funk, and soul styles. He shares the stage with an enormous band made up of strings, singers, big band, rhythm and African drums. The celebratory atmosphere has everyone playing, singing, and dancing all at once, to a packed audience, and all in the majestic setting of the Grand Rex in Paris. Together it is the perfect celebration of Dibango’s legendary six decade long career. All the more poignant therefore that this would turn out to be his farewell concert, as he would tragically pass away only a few months later due to Covid-19.  Press play to join Dibango on stage for this fun, upbeat performance pulsating with rhythm and full of soul. Dance the night away to honour this musical legend and the celebrate sounds he brought to the world stage. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Marcus-miller-tutu-revisited 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/86d8d0d7ae680f1b09999c89051ebe43a92b973379a9d6645b07a657f819929f.png Marcus Miller "Tutu Revisited"-Watch bass guitarist Marcus Miller revisit Miles Davis’ genre-defying album ‘Tutu’ with Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah on trumpet. You know that one friend you’re convinced would fall in love with jazz if they just saw the right gig? Well, this is the video to show them. Miles Davis released ‘Tutu’ in 1986. Not content with having led the development of every jazz style through the decades, he changed the shape of jazz again with this record - mixing in electronics, funk, and R&B. The controversial release divided listeners, but as usual, Davis was ahead of his time. He opened the door of contemporary jazz for the new generation, replacing swing with even eights, and putting the electric bass on the map. The resulting upbeat and energetic style still sounds fresh and up-to-date 25 years later. Marcus Miller, here leading the band from the bass, wrote and produced a lot of the tracks on the genre-bending album, quickly establishing him as one of the top cats in the jazz world. In this set he revisits classic tracks like  ‘Jean-Pierre’, ‘In A Sentimental Mood’, ‘Backyard Ritual’ and, of course, ‘Tutu’. Featuring the then up-and-coming Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah in place of Davis’s immortal trumpet gives the show an ageless atmosphere to match the album. And indeed it passed the baton of opportunity to the next generation just as Davis had passed it to Miller. Share this dynamic and energetic performance with your friends. Celebrate an album that wiped away the genre-snobbery of the last century. And rid your present day of any genre-fearing limits that may still be hanging around. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/paquito-rivero-new-mornin 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/03eab2df44bc62b6d839c9ff52cb45b7e772d549bea7787e4091bcfb1e3cd65b.png Paquito D'Rivera at New Morning-Watch Latin Jazz Clarinettist & Saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera in concert and get your creative juices flowing. Imagine having released 72 albums over your career. Many of us would be happy to release one album in our lifetime - but Paquito D’Rivera has appeared on one for every year he’s been alive. When you think of how many musicians he’s therefore collaborated with, it’s no wonder this 12-time Grammy Award-winning jazz clarinettist and saxophonist brings so many influences together in his performances. In this ‘Caribbean Tour’, lose yourself in the sensual Cha Cha Cha and Rumba Cubana rhythms. Be inspired by original compositions next to tracks by jazz innovator Dizzy Gillespie. Discover new sounds in a Latin interpretation of Chopin, as well as traditional Spanish folk music. Tune in to hear an ingenious arrangement of Concierto de Aranjuez del Maestro Rodrigo arranged for jazz quintet in a bolero rhythm. Be transported to the heady streets of Havana in the close and personal intimacy of the New Morning jazz club in Paris. Recorded in 2019, just months before that sense of closeness became a longed-for memory, get right in amongst the audience - see the sweat on the players' faces, and feel the heat hanging in the air.  If you’re in a bit of a funk, press play to escape to another world, and let this bold, daring, and extraordinary music leave you feeling warm, inspired, and ready for new challenges. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/avishai-cohen-new-mornin 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3bf6f33a2678cd5a38a3efc1c156537c4b862ca57c0781d06db584cea56d2c40.png Avishai Cohen at New Morning-Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the leading jazz innovators around today. Many jazz icons have continually pushed musical boundaries over the decades, allowing jazz to adapt and evolve into what we know today. Now it’s the turn of today’s artists to find new, unchartered ground and carry this evolution into the future. Enter Avishai Cohen, the Israeli trumpeter carving new roads in modern jazz all over the world. See him here, live at the home of jazz innovation - the New Morning jazz club in Paris in 2019. He appears with his group, Big Vicious, featuring Yonatan Albalak on guitar, Uzi Ramirez on bass, and unusually, two drummers - Ziv Ravits and Aviv Cohen. The presence of two drum kits doesn’t just make a statement - it gives us an almost meditative stream of intricate rhythms to underpin the melodic passages. And those melodic passages, influenced by rock, jazz, groove, and electronics, together with Cohen’s delicate and intelligent playing, really do spark the imagination. The musicians together create an unwavering groove the audience can’t help but move to. With music by Radiohead and Massive Attack peppered among original Big Vicious tracks, the atmosphere is cool, modern, and forward thinking. Don’t get left behind - press play and join them onstage.   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/sun-nah-jazz-a-vienne 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/40136aef605c0e541230c117ca5db253a348632c71befdc04d8f909945ac418f.png Youn Sun Nah at Jazz à Vienne-Experience something different in this unique and exciting set by Korean jazz singer Youn Sun Nah. “Jazz has no frontiers. You can be very free”. This is the approach taken by the extraordinary jazz vocalist Youn Sun Nah. Originally from Korea, Youn Sun Nah studied jazz in Paris due to her love of all things French. This might explain the appearance of an accordion, played by Vincent Peirani, in the rather unusual band line-up, also featuring Ulf Wakenius (the late Oscar Peterson’s sideman) on guitar. But really, the pared-back ensemble only serves to highlight Youn Sun Nah’s beautiful voice. Hailed as a “style-bending star”, her mixture of influences is obvious throughout this dynamic and compelling set, recorded live at the celebrated Jazz à Vienne Festival. Performing tracks from her award-winning album Lento of the same year, Youn Sun Nah and her band certainly bend many an accepted rule, turning expectation on its head. The double bass is bowed as in classical music, the accordion plays virtuosic driving rhythms, the guitar is played with a plastic bottle, and Youn Sun Nah herself displays genre-defying vocal acrobatics that are certain to leave you thrilled and amazed. “Je vais jamais oublier cette soirée” (I will never forget this night) she cries into the night. Press play to join the lucky audience who never will either.     Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/yaron-herman-trio-jazz-a-vienne 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/552d79e553809c1d58ae9004b7fa4b982a51da6012216b603866219b3f04e82d.png Yaron Herman Trio Jazz à Vienne- Director: Fabien Raymond Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/yaron-herman-trio-jazz-a-vienne 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/552d79e553809c1d58ae9004b7fa4b982a51da6012216b603866219b3f04e82d.png Yaron Herman Trio Jazz à Vienne- Director: Fabien Raymond Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/jack-dejohnette 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1f39282b87d130dd7c1a4e39cbd063ae33282f8b6f186def744178fa5b2862f9.png Jack Dejohnette -1985-If you’re looking for innovative sounds and vivid performances, look no further than jazz drummer Jack Dejohnette. You’ll struggle to find a more inventive drummer than Jack Dejohnette. As a key member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, he championed fidelity to no particular genre or form. Instead, he encouraged freer approaches to improvisation, including influences from Western Classical and World music. Dejohnette began his career playing for innovators Miles Davis and John Coltrane and went on to collaborate with Keith Jarrett in one of the most celebrated ensembles of jazz history. He later went on to lead his own ensemble, Special Edition, recorded here at Estival Jazz in Lugano in 1985. With a rotating front line always driven by his inimitable performing style, the ensemble gave him the chance to put jazz tradition and experimentation back to back.  This particular line-up, featuring the amazing Rufus Reid on bass and Greg Osby on sax, performs DeJohnette’s own compositions in tight and clever arrangements. Wowing the audience, DeJohnette switches from the drums to the piano throughout, perhaps unusually - though we often forget that the piano is a percussion instrument! Press play to hear this vivid and wild music - a clear example of boundary-pushing 80s contemporary jazz.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/milt-jackson-and-ray-brown 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e67237604ab2526cab36b7a1eefdbd7e8de6e207f5664f102ec2cca4f1e9d8ff.png Milt Jackson and Ray Brown Quartet-Don’t miss your chance to see the collaboration between vibraphonist Milt Jackson and bassist Ray Brown. Milt Jackson and Ray Brown are a duo so closely linked that it’s hard to know where one’s music ends and the other’s begins. Their close friendship and artistic collaborations span many decades and multiple albums, playing together in The Modern Jazz Quartet, guest-starring with each other’s bands, and here, after 40 years, co-leading the quartet you see in this video. The combination of these two greats creates a sound like no other. Jackson coaxes his characteristic sound out of the vibraphone in impressive horn-like solos leaving the piano to comp underneath, while Brown - one of the fathers of modern double bass technique - underpins it all with his super fat bass sound. Not only is the quartet led by two of the cornerstones of jazz history, but features star players in their own right, Maynard Ferguson on piano and Mickey Roker on drums. Together they present tunes with their own huge histories, ‘Blues March, ‘Misty’, and the Billie Holiday classic ‘A Child is Born’. But the energy and brilliance of the band together, together with guest star saxophonist Steve Turrentine’s unique and powerful sound bring an innovative edge to this classical jazz set.  Press play to join the audience on this warm Italian summer’s evening and bathe in the rich and vibrant sounds of one of the best small jazz ensembles of all time.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/williams-and-basie-alumni 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7509c9f7ddabbb4d346f138810b75455d171c2c9f3f039452981864e4dc01ac9.png Joe Williams and Count Basie Alumni-An unmissable chance to see the best jazz musicians gather together once more under Joe Williams. Imagine if all the biggest veterans of the swing era gathered together after 20 years, bringing all their gathered wisdom and experience with them for a reunion concert to end all reunion concerts. Well, now you don’t have to imagine - it really did happen, and you can watch it here. Recorded live in Brussels in 1981, former members of Count Basie’s Big Band come together in this set to honour Basie’s legacy and bring the golden age of swing to the '80s. In the first half, the players weave down memory lane, revisiting favourites like “Stardust” and “Little Pony” on the way. Being alumni of the Count Basie Big Band alone guarantees a standard of skill and musicianship beyond most, but these stars - including Harry "Sweets" Edison on trumpet, Eddie Jones on double bass, and Billy Mitchell on saxophone - have a further two decades of experience to their name now. Something they don’t hesitate to show as they pass simply stunning solos between them.  In the second half, the legendary singer Joe Williams takes the stage, leading the band while bringing his achingly beautiful mastery of the blues to popular tracks like “Shiny Stockings”. Nowhere else will you enjoy such breathtaking close-up shots of this spellbinding singer. Press play to be transported through the camera and join the audience in being lulled into a happy trance, by this nostalgic, skillful, and heartfelt performance. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/maynard-ferguson-live 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/8626366591cbcd44fafda9863915488d169b75712c57b8e53b719f2a6fde5843.png Maynard Ferguson Big Band Live-Forward-thinking instrumentation and energetic funk grooves characterise this 80s big band led by trumpeter Maynard Ferguson. How could big bands stay relevant through the musical changes of the 80s?  That was a question that defined the career of Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson. Having made his name in the 1950s as a key member of Stan Kenton’s orchestra and the Birdland Dream Band, Ferguson started his own band in 1957 with many of the Birdland members. He rode the undulating popularity of big bands throughout the decades, experimenting with different line-ups, sizes, and audiences, moving from New York to London before settling in California and using his work to engage young people in jazz.  In this concert recorded live in Brussels in 1981, we see the effects of all these years of experimenting and innovating. Ferguson and his band of young and fearless musicians present energetic big band arrangements of smooth jazz, infused throughout with strong funk elements. Lou Carfa on the electric bass and Roberto Petaccia on a rock drum-set give the rhythm section a feel closer to that of rock and disco than classical jazz. And Ferguson more than matches the energy of his young players with a masterful performance on the trumpet and flugelhorn that wows the audience - spewing forth a veritable peacock’s display of colours, timbres, and sounds. Press play to experience the band flitting between sounds and styles - flirting with the avant-garde in a way that completely characterises the 80s mood. And decide for yourself if Ferguson managed to answer this great question. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Sarah-vaughan-newport-part-II 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7fcd81273c1b2e8b85f77a099cc999e7df934dad38485685c6a0c2b045d4a9b6.png Sarah Vaughan Newport (Part II)-Another brilliant set taken from a concert recorded near the end of legendary jazz singer Sarah Vaughan’s career. It’s rare for recordings made in the last years of a singer’s career to be among their best. But Sarah Vaughan is indeed a rare wonder. One of the most gifted singers of the jazz genre, Vaughan’s wide range, perfectly controlled vibrato, and expressive abilities allowed her to do anything she wanted with ease and assurity. And as you can see from this concert, she kept her signature versatility, range, and power right up to the end of her career.  In this two-part concert, recorded at the 1974 Jazz from Newport Festival held in Brussels, she leads her own trio in a set of well-known standards arranged especially for the occasion. Part two sees Vaughan let loose, telling jokes and playing back-and-forth with the audience. A spellbinding scat section pays tribute to her friend and Queen of Scat, Ella Fitzgerald - Vaughan being perhaps one of the only singers who could do this and not fall short. And the favourite tracks keep coming. Among them are “Tenderly”, “Body and soul”, “There will never be another you”, “Misty”, and “Summertime”.  Press play to watch this stunning performance by one of the best jazz singers in history.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Sarah-vaughan-jazz-from-newport-I 2021-05-11 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/90b1f9a8c54cde203f21c8099fcfc05e65fe361a663bc7fcd68ca1507d20e680.png Sarah Vaughan at Jazz from Newport-Don’t miss this incredible concert recorded near the end of legendary jazz singer Sarah Vaughan’s career. It’s rare for recordings made in the last years of a singer’s career to be among their best. But Sarah Vaughan is indeed a rare wonder. One of the most gifted singers of the jazz genre, Vaughan’s wide range, perfectly controlled vibrato, and expressive abilities allowed her to do anything she wanted with ease and assurity. And as you can see from this concert, she kept her signature versatility, range, and power right up to the end of her career.  In this two-part concert, recorded at the 1974 Jazz from Newport Festival held in Brussels, she leads her own trio in a set of well-known standards arranged especially for the occasion. In part one, she carries you tenderly through favourite tracks like “Over the Rainbow”, “Round Midnight”, and “A Foggy Day in London Town”. With her immense openness and vulnerability, she draws you in, so you find yourself feeling each feeling deeply along with her. As the camera gets up close and personal, it’s as if you’re on stage with her, transfixed. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Charles-lloyd-quartet 2021-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4485e030da39304075fa8b307391add172dfa4ba988035c9621333796ef451bd.png Charles Lloyd Quartet Live-Witness this jazz saxophone legend join with future stars of the jazz world. Saxophonist Charles Lloyd has released an album almost every year of his long career. Reinventing himself numerous times, touching on almost every genre, he is one of the most experienced, influential, and prolific legends of jazz. This video was recorded in Brussels in 1966, the year that Lloyd began his famous Quartet. Little did he know at the time that the young members of his rhythm section - Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette, and Cecil McBee - would later all go on to become huge stars in their own right.  Performing Lloyd’s own compositions, the band comes together with spectacular interplay, showcasing their supreme improvisational talent. In this dedicated studio recording epitomising 1960s television glamour, we see the rolling cameras, and we hear Lloyd’s characteristic mellow tone front and centre as he navigates his favourite bebop sound.  Press play to immerse yourself in the sound and energy of this exciting time at the start of these incredible musicians’ careers. Director: Paul Roland Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/earl-hines-trio 2021-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0d0d1152aacf2958ff4df5aebfb36f15fbe65d5cece13e99ea4d8e4c18beeac2.png Earl Hines Trio Live-Watch the pioneer of modern jazz piano technique, Earl Hines, recorded live in concert in 1966. What happened when jazz began to move out of the dance hall into the concert hall? Well, jazz musicians adapted, of course. Freed from the constraints of a big ensemble, the rhythm section - piano, bass, and drums - formed smaller ensembles and piano trios. Previously responsible for providing the consistent pulse, harmony, and rhythm, now they could experiment with melodic lyricism, harmonic complexity, and have their own fun with long solo developments. Jazz became about artistic experimentation, not just purely for entertainment.  Earl Hines was one of these very trailblazers. Often referred to as the first modern jazz pianist, he paved the way for all those to come after him, particularly Nat King Cole and Art Tatum. Thanks to the double bass’s walking bass lines - played here by the brilliant Roland Haynes - he could liberate his left hand from playing the bass line and experiment with complex voicings and harmonies. See him here move between playing the old stride piano style (when the left hand takes some responsibility for the bass and pulse while still jumping up to play harmonies - think Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer) to this modern swing playing all in one exhilarating track.  Sit right next to him on stage so close you could reach out and touch him. See close up his hands and fingers spin up and down the keys playing a seemingly impossible number of notes. Watch his left hand interact perfectly with the playful brushed sound of the snare drum - a technique masterminded by Wallace Bishop now it could be heard in small ensembles.  Press play to share in the fun the trio are having together, and witness one of the key turning points in jazz history. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/John-coltrane-quartet-live-in-liege 2021-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5b5518ab0b9bd997718544161f2c192dc6f42e01b4ceffbce28debe17006abdb.jpg John Coltrane Quartet Live in Liège-Watch this live performance and experience the magic of legendary jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane. “My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being.” John Coltrane.  Witness Coltrane’s deep and spiritual relationship with music in this remarkable concert. In this 40-minute set containing just three tracks, you’ll feel transfixed by his bold, raw, and emotional performance. In long solo passages that will have you holding your breath, he always finds somewhere new to go with his limitless harmonic imagination. Together with McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums he seems to disappear through his saxophone to another place, taking you and his audience with him.  Right from the start the daring and assured ensemble show their revolutionary style with a duo improvisation on ‘Crescent’ between Coltrane and Elvin Jones at the drums - a combination that was incredibly innovative at the time. The set goes on to include ‘Naima’ from his influential record ‘Giant Steps’, and ‘Favourite Things’ - a crowd pleaser and Coltrane’s favourite track. See the interplay between the musicians and the importance of each and every one of them on stage. The four of them never stop, in the zone together, moving in-sync, spontaneous and connected, part of something bigger. Taken from a tour of Europe in 1966 this is the final footage of this ensemble in this formation.  Be a part of the moment, right there onstage. Press play to feel the electricity of this live, outdoor set. See the players’ breath in the cold air. See the audience transfixed - an atmosphere captured under the night sky.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/roland-kirk-quintet 2021-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/920d290ffd3fa6c8df0c6dbffd64a2b9b21f4c6c8591119349c1e685381d88e0.png Roland Kirk Quartet Live-Learn more about this creative and interesting musician, Roland Kirk, who refused to be labelled. Multi-instrumentalist Roland Kirk didn’t consider himself a jazz musician - he preferred jazz to be called Black Classical Music. And when you hear his immensely creative and intricate sound, you’ll see why.  Many people focus on Kirk’s eccentricities. But it was these so-called eccentricities that led him to discover new ways of playing, improvising, and creating music. In classical music terms he’s not eccentric - like Pierre Boulez, or Steve Reich, he’s groundbreaking. His comprehensive technique combined with his out-of-the-box thinking allowed him to master almost every single jazz genre from post bop to new orleans, funk to Dixieland, and stride piano to free jazz. He could play two or three instruments at once. And mastered the notoriously difficult circular breathing technique, allowing him to play non-stop without breathing for entire songs.  In this live performance, recorded in Paris in 1964, you’ll see Kirk at the height of his career, playing with an impressive rhythm section including Daniel Humair on drums, Guy Pedersen on bass, and George Gruntz on piano. A natural entertainer, press play to see him deliver new levels of energy as the set goes on - often literally without stopping for breath. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/coleman-hawkins-live-in-dinant 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a1eb522a548fc431b216e1ee1b8721a3c25086b93e1e132fd9b7de97e9d8c1e0.png Coleman Hawkins Live in Dinant-Don’t miss your chance to see the great saxophonist Coleman Hawkins develop his bebop voice. Hawkins knew how bebop should be done. Having played throughout the golden age of swing, it was Coleman Hawkins’ record ‘Body and Soul’ that ignited the bebop revolution. As one of the first saxophone players to approach complex chord changes melodically, Hawkins turned out to be enormously influential to great players such as John Coltrane or Ben Webster. In this 1962 concert recorded for television, Hawkins leads a world-class quartet including Jimmy Woode on bass, George Arvanitas on piano, and Kansas Fields on drums. Each musician occupies his own space, approaching the repertoire in this natural, free way, characteristic to the bebop style. Without big arrangements to stick to, they develop their own solos without limitations, led by emotion rather than structure.  The concert begins with an up-tempo Rhythm and Changes - one of the most challenging song forms in jazz, before moving into a medium tempo ballad based on the classic tune ‘Autumn Leaves’. Hawkings plays true to his own unique style - a characteristic sound that was so commonly imitated in later years. Press play to see the ensemble support this great player with a virtuosic energy, and watch this celebration of a true bebop language. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/quincy-jones-birth-of-band-tour 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c15bf4e28c9f435632b14ecfc038926a47f17ac7cdbf02505fe50a9e31234aaa.png Quincy Jones Birth of a Band Tour-Watch Quincy Jones’ “Birth of a Band” Tour and learn more about where this legend of jazz came from. Quincy Jones didn’t just birth 20th century popular music, he fathered it - nurturing it, guiding it, and holding its hand to this very day. Nominated for 80 Grammy awards (the most ever) and winner of 28, Jones is a key influence on countless generations of jazz and pop musicians. His legacy is so deep that it can be found in Ray Charles' work for Impulse! and Michael Jackson's bestsellers. Without Quincy Jones, the music of today would not be the same. Watch him here in the early part of his career, as he establishes himself as one of the greatest band leaders of his generation. After famously learning all the instruments in a jazz orchestra while he was just a teenager, being mentored by the likes of Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie, and studying scoring with French Classical composer and icon Nadia Boulanger (who also taught Bernstein), Jones’ genius is already clear even in this video. Press play to see him lead his band in Brussels in 1961. With electric arrangements and Quincy Jones originals, the set celebrates the acclaimed album "The Birth of a Band" and features an incredible cast of musicians such as Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Bud Johnson, and Jerome Richardson among others. Feel energised and inspired by the tight and energetic playing. Witness this musical legend at the beginning of his journey, and see for yourself why he became the legend he is today. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/modern-jazz-quartet-in-brussels-II 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/53eb22a17c71b2ae0b4bfffd7e277d17259ed17727ab3356cfcaf7052f440132.png Modern Jazz Quartet in Brussels II-If you enjoyed seeing The Modern Jazz Quartet live then don’t miss the second half of their clever, cool jazz set right here. The Modern Jazz Quartet don’t just represent the 1950s Cool Jazz era, they are the epitome of cool itself. With a sound as genre-defining as their name suggests, these four excellent musicians together built one of the most prolific and long-lasting quartets in the history of jazz. With Milt Jackson providing the hallmark vibraphone sounds, John Lewis at the keys and writing most of their hits, Percy Heath on the double bass and Connie Kay supporting all on drums, they continued recording together for over 40 years.  No doubt an important element to their success was their ability to bring the cool, unhurried charm of a smokey jazz club jam session right into the concert halls. It was here that audiences flocked to hear their sophisticated and elegant groove, underpinned by a relaxed, baroque-inspired counterpoint that belies its complexity.  Continuing in their intent to bring contemporary jazz to the concert hall, Part II of this two-set concert begins with a performance of Ornette Coleman’s ‘Lonely Woman’, written three years earlier based on a painting of a rich, yet solitary looking woman. And harking back to their roots, they finish with ‘Bag’s Groove’, a Milt Jackson hit from 10 yeast prior that somehow managed to predict the importance of a modern jazz quartet a decade later. Originally recorded with the line-up that would later become The Modern Jazz Quartet in name and not just nature, press play to hear the hit played live with all the experience that 10 years has brought them.  Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/modern-jazz-quartet-in-brussels-I 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/75625f6a7aa34a756cc4417ccd47c9113b3cdcd7caf951a6eb8e224cd89f33a8.png Modern Jazz Quartet in Brussels I-Take your chance to hear one of the best small bands in jazz history, The Modern Jazz Quartet, live, and see for yourself what Cool Jazz means. The Modern Jazz Quartet don’t just represent the 1950s Cool Jazz era, they are the epitome of cool itself. With a sound as genre-defining as their name suggests, these four excellent musicians together built one of the most prolific and long-lasting quartets in the history of jazz. With Milt Jackson providing the hallmark vibraphone sounds, John Lewis at the keys and writing most of their hits, Percy Heath on the double bass and Connie Kay supporting all on drums, they continued recording together for over 40 years.  No doubt an important element to their success was their ability to bring the cool, unhurried charm of a smokey jazz club jam session right into the concert halls. It was here that audiences flocked to hear their sophisticated and elegant groove, underpinned by a relaxed, baroque-inspired counterpoint that belies its complexity.  In Part I of this two-set concert, witness their classic performance style as you weave in and out of the players right there on the stage. Watch them display their virtuosic skill with impeccable class, combining classical music influences with the skills learned from their early years playing with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Thelonious Monk. Press play and take your seat to breathe in the cool jazz atmosphere filling the concert hall. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/lionel-hampton-orchestra-live 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/2dc812c9a82039aaf420560db460601cc148b0c832f0afbf976764adbf2ec962.png Lionel Hampton Orchestra Live-Witness these forward-thinking big band innovations led by the legendary vibraphone player Lionel Hampton. Lionel Hampton’s Orchestra was a band for a new era in more ways than one. As big bands moved from the dance halls to the concert halls in the late 1950s they came up with new ways to bring a swinging atmosphere and wow their seated audiences. Hampton’s impressive skill as an arranger and conductor, gained no doubt from his collaborations with greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Louis Armstrong, made him a household name in the 30s and 40s; but it was his innovation that brought a new, modern edge to his band, wowing audiences all over the world.  Hear an electric bass included in a big band for one of the first times in jazz history. And the vibraphone - a novel instrument for the time - played skillfully by Hampton himself. See for yourself how his showmanship earns him the rapt attention of his audience from the very first moment. His quick adept playing and unstoppable energy combine with the energetic beats and complicity of the audience to create an electric atmosphere.  The rest of the band is made up of some of the biggest names around, with Dave Gonzalez on trumpet and Andy McGhee on tenor saxophone. Hampton leads them masterfully, while also playing his way around the band - taking the piano himself at various points to delight with his overflowing sense of swing and even performing a trick with the bass drum that dazzles the audience. Press play to find yourself under the spell of this remarkable bandleader and showman. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/louis-armstrong-and-his-all-stars 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/484b67644e7680f7b1cf72a0620cba56bba69de88e51c90ab062183f46a3e017.png Louis Armstrong and His All Stars-Jazz may have been born in New Orleans, but Armstrong delivered it to the world. Where jazz was previously built on collective improvisation, Armstrong’s unique talents led to a focus on soloists, and the evolution of recording technology delivered those incredible talents to listeners all over the globe. Audiences were obsessed, and as a result, New Orleans Jazz shot to worldwide popularity, with Armstrong at the helm.  In this historic recording we see him as the media sensation he was, touring in Europe and playing to ecstatic audiences with his All Stars. In this classic New Orleans concert set-up, he’s joined out front by Trummy Young on trombone and Michael ‘Peanuts’ Hucko on clarinet, while behind we see a rhythm section adapted for the concert hall rather than the street parade, with drums, double bass, and piano over the traditional banjo, tuba, and percussion.  Together they perform some of the greatest classics of New Orleans Jazz, ‘Basin Street Blues’, ‘Back Home Again in Indiana’, and ‘When the Saints go Marching in’, alongside pieces adapted for the occasion such as ‘Stompin’ at the Savoie’ or ‘La Vie en Rose’. The novel line-up loses none of the festival atmosphere bred into this music’s DNA from its genesis as parade music, while also allowing some of the slower, sadder themes of the lounge blues to also sing out.  As always, Armstrong is the main star. Press play to get up close to this extraordinary legend of jazz as he takes the stage, and be charmed by his matchless charisma and talent.   Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/man-universe-herman 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a02698a9f7ae1a4493b8be4bbb025a7f5a1473ae0d6714fc0bc8f5ed73745c8c.png The Man-Universe – Yaron Herman-Experience something completely different with celebrated Israeli pianist Yaron Herman. Lovers and haters of classical music unite! This is your video.  As part of the 2018 Svetlanov Universe! Festival in Moscow, internationally celebrated Israeli pianist Yaron Herman performs a boundary-breaking concert of jazz improvisations on themes by beloved Russian conductor and composer Eugene Svetlanov. Surrounded by the opulence of the Rachmaninov Concert Hall in Moscow, Herman sits alone on stage with just a Steinway grand piano. He plays with intricate dexterity, producing clean, spiky, minimalist polyrhythms. It’s an intimate atmosphere, as the audience sit transfixed. The camera allows you to get closer, to see the keyboard, his music, his fingers on the keys, his face as he loses himself in his improvising.  Svetlanov’s music was inspired by Rachmaninov’s personal yet powerful style. So it’s fitting that Herman’s improvisations, played in this hall, find the same tone - albeit through a completely different lens. Somehow, he takes a style of classical music known for its rubato and creates a driving beat - almost to the point of funk - but without losing an ounce of the original theme’s searching emotion.  This is a rare opportunity to hear the sound of jazz and classical music combined - press play to hear it for yourself. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/ambrose-akinmusire-jazz-a-vienne 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7c6b15c1520d2d4b45fc5f486e3b7235118abc9ae99b9de25ca9cd44f85e7c0a.png Ambrose Akinmusire-Don’t miss the chance to see this future legend of jazz, Trumpeter Ambroise Akinmusire at the start of his journey. Trumpeter Ambroise Akinmusire is one of the most creative musicians of his generation. Endowed with an exciting lyricism, his music draws from the tradition of the modernists of the late 90s. After his spectacular debut with Steve Coleman and signing with Blue Note Records, Akinmusire is set to be one of the leading trumpet players of the 21st century. In this concert recorded at Jazz à Vienne in 2018, Akinmusire leads his own quartet, with Sam Harris on piano, Harish Raghavan on double bass, and Justin Brown on drums. Together they perform Akinmusire’s original compositions, focusing on tracks from his 2017 album A Rift in Decorum - widely praised as an apt announcement for this future bright star of jazz.  Akinmusire’s music speaks deeply of his own journey, and his playing manages a depth of storytelling that belies his age. Press play to see the audience transfixed, and feel a sense of euphoria in this intense and soul-searching set that doesn’t release you for a second. Director: Fabien Raymond Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/hermeto-pascoal-at-jazz-a-vienne 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e2089aa55bfd8dd1f7ac2b246927f1d4399119f55e3f3d276036d30bc474dc73.png Hermeto Pascoal at Jazz à Vienne-Catch Hermeto Pascoal at Jazz à Vienne and come away feeling ready to party. Hermeto Pascoal is difficult to define. A multi-instrumentalist who combines all the elements of Brazilian folklore with the practice of the Western avant-garde and the language of improvisation, he’s one of the leading figures of the Brazilian avant-garde. As you might expect, his overwhelming energy is a spectacle in itself.  At Jazz à Vienne in 2018, he once again demonstrates excellent mastery as a composer, arranger and bandleader, offering the sounds of his rich heritage to a dedicated audience. His band members join him in picking up multiple instruments, with pianist André Marques and saxophonist Jota P. also playing the flute at various points. The band is a family affair, with Ajurina and Itiberê Zwarg on drums and bass/ vocals respectively, and Hermeto’s son, Fabio Pascoal on percussion. Together they form one unit, going wherever Hermeto leads.  The set is made up of original compositions, peppered with new takes on classics from innovators that went before, such as Thelonious Monks’ ‘Round Midnight’. Feel uplifted and energised by this vibrant and eclectic sound, full of the Brazilian polyrhythms and party atmosphere you’re looking for.   Director: Nicolas Micha Performers: Fabio Pascoal (Drummer), Itiberê Zwarg (Bass guitarist, singer), André Marques (Pianist, flutist), Jota P. (Flutist, saxophonist), Ajurin? Zwarg (Drummer) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/ron-carter-live-at-jazz-a-vienne 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1a46f7bfd9d2cb89154c0e18f363cc7d95c514ed8d4eef0a90feb92d0e6e3019.jpg Ron Carter Live at Jazz à Vienne-Watch and learn from jazz double bass icon, Ron Carter, as he brings 60 years of experience to the stage. Imagine having played with both the Miles Davis and alternative hip hop artists, A Child Called Quest. Well, for Ron Carter, there’s no imagination required. This legendary bassist is a living piece of jazz history. With 2221 appearances to his name, Ron Carter has played with many celebrated musicians over an impressive career spanning almost 60-years, beginning with artists like Thelonious Monk and most notably forming part of the influential Second Miles Davis Quintet. Carter brings these influences with him today, as well as the incredible talents of the musicians appearing with him - Russel L. Malone on guitar and Donald Vega on drums. In this live concert recorded in 2018, you can get right up on stage with them. Feel the connection between the players as they weave in and out of solos, new compositions, and well-known classic standards like My Funny Valentine. Witness the awe and adulation both from the live audience and the two remarkable musicians sharing the stage with this jazz icon. An atmosphere of reverence hangs in the air as the three musicians demonstrate their skill in the most challenging of ensembles for a bassist - piano, guitar, and bass, with no drums. The resulting sound is one of calm, spontaneous, undulation. Forget the stresses and annoyances of everyday life, and be absorbed by this Jazz icon’s experience, wisdom, and mastery.   Director: Nicolas Micha Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/blue-note-modern-jazz-story 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/32c12570f159cb31d03ef92ca90e7a30edf96784725ae8e0e2958d20e60da6ff.png Blue Note, A Story of Modern Jazz-Don’t miss your chance to see this spellbinding documentary and discover the tale of two jazz heroes. As the most successful film about jazz to ever hit the worldwide cinemas, we believe this video is worth your Vialma subscription alone.  The story of one marginalised group helping another, this stunning film charts the birth and growth of one of the biggest and most highly-respected jazz recording labels - Blue Note Records. Friends, fans, and musicians of the label, tell the tale of Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, Jewish Germans exiled from Nazi Germany who in 1939 took an artform still largely ignored by mainstream America, and fastidiously set about recording those musicians who had long deserved recognition.  As a result, they’re credited with creating the Modern Jazz sound. They built a jazz catalogue including Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, setting the standard against which all subsequent records have been held up. They also raised the bar for album covers, including artwork to create complete works of art - a practice continued by artists around the world to this day. They did this all while speaking next to no English, and possessing no money or contacts - just pure faith in their artists.  It’s a tale of friendship, vision, artistic excellence, and unbelievable drive. The ultimate triumph of the underdog. Though you may not know their names, Lion and Wolff are responsible for the recording careers of some of the most famous jazz artists ever known. Press play to learn their story, and celebrate the recognition they gave those artists over 80 years ago. Director: Julian Benedikt Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/barbara-hendricks-gershwin-tribute 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/050d7065ad6c45021bbaff9f5eb124e974b4cf6ac85cdc35c6cb7eee6d981e7d.png Barbara Hendricks Gershwin Tribute-Watch celebrated American soprano Barbara Hendricks celebrate this genre-crossing composer. Was Gershwin a Classically-inspired Jazz musician? Or a Jazz-inspired Classical musician? The answer is both. George Gershwin blended classical, jazz, blues, and popular music together to create one of the key musical styles of the 20th Century. Both jazz and classical music have retained elements of its influence to this day.  In this special concert, internationally-acclaimed American soprano Barbara Hendricks sings classic Gershwin Broadway standards, paying tribute to the man and his legacy. Her soaring operatic vibrato with stylish jazz inflections brings you closer to their original interpretations and those of other Tin Pan Alley composers writing for Broadway at the time. And if you’ve never heard of Jazz Opera, then tune in for a special feature of the Porgy and Bess Medley - one of Gershwin’s most groundbreaking compositions, which told the story of African American life in a way that challenged society’s norms and prejudices.  The sumptuous string orchestra, the jazz trio complete with grand piano, the sequins, the black-tie, and the spotlights all come together on the opulent stage of the Olympia Theatre in Paris to evoke the glamour and class of 1930s American Broadway. Feel how it must have felt a century ago to hear these sounds for the first time - this revolutionary combination of two distant and divided styles.  If you’re a classical music lover who wants to get closer to jazz or a jazz fan who wants to understand the birth of the Gershwin sound, press play and sink into this glorious combination of the two. Director: Benjamin Bleton alias Karl More Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/charles-mingus-and-eric-dolphy-live 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/9fb2feb732b4c6aa2b3a3955e67036513df707d3f07abb8aacbcc088e3cb456a.png Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy Live-Jazz and activism - experience the power of the Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy sound. Don’t miss the chance to see the celebrated Meditations on Integration performed live in this short, 20-minute set. Mingus wrote the suite from which this title track is taken as an Ode to the Civil Rights Movement. As a mixed-race man in the 1960s with a diverse ethnic background that included German, Chinese, Native American and African-American family members, Mingus struggled to find his place in the world. He experienced harrowing racism as a non-white man but at the same time wasn’t accepted by any of the non-white communities. As a result, he channelled his anger and frustration into his sound, fighting for integration and civil rights through his music. Unsurprisingly, the resulting compositions contain many influences. A bringing together of styles into one place as Mingus would have done people of all races. All forms of jazz language are present, from blues to gospel, bebop to free improvisation. You can also hear the introduction of more abstract, unconventional harmonies, which was common for the time as jazz musicians sought to challenge the artistic scope of the genre and reject its commercialisation.  Sadly, Mingus has not yet been recognised as the great contemporary composer that he was. But in this intimate video, you can experience the powerful Mingus sound played by this amazingly well-consolidated ensemble, including the accomplished Eric Dolphy only months before his death. Press play and witness a great piece of historic activism - one which still holds power to this day. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/al-jarreau-at-olympia 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fcd202ed3c9ef88569d764f1f4acfbfc194136cdcb4546caa5b961402c564dd1.png Al Jarreau at Olympia-If you thought the voice could only make one sound, you’d be wrong. See jazz vocalist Al Jarreau explore a myriad of sounds and styles in this epic concert. To win no less than seven Grammy Awards for your singing is quite something. To be the only vocalist in history to win those Grammy Awards across three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B) is something else entirely.  But Al Jarreau is indeed something else. As a jazz singer, he manages a smooth lyricism most would only dream of, though to only speak of him as a singer still underestimates his abilities. His scat and vocal percussion skills earned him the nickname ‘Acrobat of Scat’ - this unique style of vocalisation often seeing him imitate the sound of a whole jazz band with his voice. This vocal virtuosity and innovation caught the attention of the public from the late 1960s onwards, making him a household name. As a result, he became one of the primary leaders of the jazz-fusion movement in the 1970s and established himself as one of the finest examples of the pop and R&B sound.  In this performance, recorded at the Olympia Theatre in Paris, we see Jarreau in his twilight years still bringing a huge passion and groove, just as any fan would expect. Beginning with the hit ‘Morning’, the set brims with the energy of jazz-funk fusion. His boundary-breaking spirit is very much in force, displayed in a reprise of the vocalised version of ‘Take Five’ that was another great hit of his career. Press play to witness the seemingly unstoppable flow of ideas stream from the mind and voice of this legendary singer, and come away with renewed inspiration. Director: Zycopolis Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/freddie-hubbard-quartet-live 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/db6e758a70e816d89c81f6c8529f8a2d042a4c79e4242a1cc876f30bd9e9dee6.png Freddie Hubbard Quartet-Get your ticket to the dancefloor and groove away with the Freddie Hubbard Quartet. What do you get when you cross bebop with jazz funk and rhythm & blues? You get this incredible set by the Freddie Hubbard Quartet, recorded live in 1981.  In a sound as loud and proud as the clothes and hairstyles on the audience members gathered around them, these seasoned musicians create a bold, fun, and playful atmosphere.  It wasn’t just the hairstyles that changed in the 80s - musical styles evolved to favour a funk vibe. But Freddie Hubbard was way ahead of the curve, already playing jazz funk in the 70s. His incredible solo passages show him up as a seasoned funk pro.  See these musicians play with such comfort and confidence it’s like they’re just having a party. Which is impressive, given the killing chops on display (that’s jazz talk for ‘mad skills’, by the way!). Hubbard is joined by David Schnitter on sax, bass guitarist Larry Klein, Billy Childs on keyboards, and Carl Burnett on drums. Between them, the energy is electric. John Coltrane even makes an appearance in spirit, as Hubbard plays a tribute to his one-time collaborator with a track from Impressions.  Press play to feel the club vibe for yourself. Chill with the hypnotic grooves and come away dancing with happy energy. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/duke-ellington-and-his-orchestra 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/89e59f57772be062dc1ccc87f79f023dfe56337139c241e40c507e3950a5d969.png Duke Ellington-The final notes of a true jazz legend live at Jazz from Newport in 1973 All the kids in the band want you to know that we do love you madly”. Duke Ellington’s words to the audience as he introduces his big band in this concert hosted by the Newport Jazz Festival in Brussels.It’s tremendously moving to see an ageing Ellington refer to his band like a father would his children, in what would turn out to be one of the last concerts of his career. Five decades after he started the incredible band in 1923, he still leads them, guides them, and bursts with pride for them to the very end. As a result, this superb cast of musicians rejuvenates classic Ellington arrangements. Enjoy the nostalgic sound of a bygone era - a wall of big band sound from some of the industry’s best players, each taking solos in turn. Favourites like ‘Take the A train’ and ‘Caravan’ make up the repertoire, as well as a very rare live recording of ‘The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse’. Immerse yourself in the sound of clarinets and muted trumpets, smooth swing rhythms and satisfying close harmonies. Ellington’s mastery as a soloist and conductor, even in his final years, reflects his experience through the decades. And although tired, he has not lost any of his passion for music. Don’t miss your chance to see one of his last performances recorded on video. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/count-basie-orchestra-live 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4dee07702873bb59ee7945fc0640afbb76509caefc9983bdab92b8f479a5f59b.png Count Basie Orchestra Live-Electric energy from this beloved big band, in an early streaming set-up right after our own heart. We can thank local radio for our love affair with the Count Basie Orchestra.  Count Basie put his band together in Kansas City with some of the best musicians of the 1930s, including Lester Young, Papa Joe Jones, and Freddie Green. Their energetic nightly performances on local radio reached prime time on the West Coast, quickly attracting the attention of the public. The legendary record producer John Hammond heard them and travelled to Kansas City to meet with Basie personally. He was offered a contract with Decca, and thus one of the most prolific big bands in the history of jazz was born.  More than 20 years later, this live concert transmits every bit of the energy of their earlier performances. With Basie at the helm and Freddie Green on guitar, the original pillars of the band remain, joined by outstanding soloists of the age Smokey Young on trumpet and Frank Wess on saxophone. It was recorded in Belgium as part of the Jazz Pour Tous (Jazz for All) TV broadcasts, which ran from 1959-1969. Just as we strive for here at Vialma, these broadcasts allowed everyone - not just those who could go to a concert hall - to witness the best international talent with vivid, up-close visuals. In an upgrade from the radio, audiences relished the chance to see the band perform famous classics, including the iconic ‘Li’l Darlin’’ from one of Basie’s greatest hits, ‘Atomic Mr Basie’. Join the audience and dive into this performance. Soak up the atmosphere of happiness and good humour coming from the band as they swing with overflowing energy. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/thelonious-monk-live-part-II 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/db5c67a46cfe0769715af8301586e1cf00d8e570fed10917c97b4a9babfeada4.png Thelonious Monk Quintet Live Part 2-Lose yourself in the second half of this creative and daring concert. If you’re ever afraid to push the boundaries of musical convention, let Thelonious Monk be your inspiration. Monk broke the rules. He played in an angular, dissonant style, emphasising the piano’s percussive sound when others tried to iron it out. He developed new, quirky chord choices that were challenging to the ears of the time - and often still are. As a result, he became one of the founders of a new musical style - bebop. As original compositions took over from jazz standards, Monk led the way, writing the 70 songs that make him the most recorded of all jazz composers. In this video, hear many of the compositions that later went on to become favourites for the musicians that came after him. By influencing their compositions, his legacy lives on in more ways than one.  In this second of two live sets taken from a concert in Brussels in 1963, marvel at the originality and playfulness of these musicians. Experience the famous Thelonious Monk Quartet line-up, featuring Charlie Rose on tenor sax, John Ore on double bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums.   As they play three tracks by Monk that demonstrate his genius - Evidence, Ruby My Dear, and Bright Mississippi - be amazed at the journeys their solos take. Follow them as they almost disappear into unrecognisable territory, but for the few brilliant clues they leave as to the original tune. Experience something extraordinary and see if you can find them. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/thelonious-monk-live-part-I 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/db5c67a46cfe0769715af8301586e1cf00d8e570fed10917c97b4a9babfeada4.png Thelonious Monk Quintet Live Part 1-Come sit next to "the high priest of bebop" at the piano, in glorious high-definition, watch him dance and get pulled into his state of rapture! If you’re ever afraid to push the boundaries of musical convention, let Thelonious Monk be your inspiration. Monk broke the rules. He played in an angular, dissonant style, emphasising the piano’s percussive sound when others tried to iron it out. He developed new, quirky chord choices that were challenging to the ears of the time - and often still are. As a result, he became one of the founders of a new musical style - bebop. As original compositions took over from jazz standards, Monk led the way, writing the 70 songs that make him the most recorded of all jazz composers. In this video, hear many of the compositions that later went on to become favourites for the musicians that came after him. By influencing their compositions, his legacy lives on in more ways than one.  See him here in the first of two live sets taken from a concert in Brussels in 1963. Get right up on stage along with the famous Thelonious Monk Quartet line-up, featuring Charlie Rose on tenor sax, John Ore on double bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums.  Sit next to Monk at the piano, in glorious high-definition. Study his fingers to learn from a true innovator and leader of the bebop school. See him dance and get pulled into his state of rapture. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/chet-baker-quintet-live 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d4c43811261b39902c56ab14fc17dd59e9469ee6867b5b2abfb65c651ded4507.png Chet Baker Quintet Live-Take your seat for a private show with Chet Baker, a true leader in the realm of beautiful playing. Rarely will you find a live set as personal and intimate as this one. Chet Baker represented sensitivity in music. He set a new bar for expression and his sound held a lyricism that seemed to belie his private life.  In a set made up of innovative tracks like Miles Davis’ So What and standards such as Time After Time (which Baker sings), you hear the creativity of his improvisation and the beauty in his sound. Recorded in Belgium on a 1966 European tour, he was at the top of his musical game, supported by a swinging rhythm section led by René Urtreger that would later lead the evolution of European jazz. A calming atmosphere hangs in the room. Like Davis’ cool jazz, but with more intimacy. Players watch with quiet respect while others solo, lighting a cigarette that stays in their fingers as they play. Smoke rises softly from the keys of Baker’s flugelhorn in the epitome of 60s charm. With Chet in his own world, just him and the notes, witness something intimate, special, and intensely focused. Like eavesdropping on a private, yet perfect, jam session.  Press play and be there in the room with them. Your own exclusive jazz club, with an audience of one.   Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/gillespie-stitt-in-brussels 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0bace6ff9a4bf70973cce370454bfd0200a6fca55ce4e8b6c008acd74224880e.png Dizzy Gillespie/Sonny Stitt-Join the legends of the bebop era in a programme of classic favourites that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Imagine being able to see all your favourite artists in the same room playing the classics from the bebop era that made them such big names.  Well thanks to big-time manager Norman Granz’s all-star Jazz at the Philharmonic European tour, audiences in 1958 didn’t have to imagine. And luckily, neither do you.  Even in the late 50s, nostalgia for the heady romance of 30s and 40s jazz was already in full swing. And Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, and Ella Fitzgerald touring around Europe backed by artists like Ray Brown, Lou Levy, and Gus Johnson all at the height of their fame would have pulled a huge crowd.  Join the audience for this concert featuring long-time performing partners, Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt. In a programme of blues favourites and classic standards, Gillespie - one of the fathers of bebop - and Stitt - one of the great saxophone virtuosos after Charlie Parker - create an atmosphere of confidence and charm as only two greats could. The velvet sound of Gillespie’s muted trumpet, and the rich, creamy tones of Stitt’s tenor sax evoke the warm memories of that great era.  Press play and bathe in the warm glow of another time. Feel the delight in the room, and get right up close as some of the most famous players in jazz history get together and show why they were indeed the best. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Ella-fitzgerald-in-brussels 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7f8013449df743e8538072dfe0cecbcfc115442e44ccaddf45806f3c5fd2dd46.png Ella Fitzgerald Live in Brussels-Don’t miss the chance to be one of the audience for this all-star line-up and experience Ella’s legendary talent. “I don’t think we’ve had a more enthusiastic audience in all of Europe”. It’s with those words that an awestruck Norman Granz closes jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald’s 1957 performance at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels.  Join the audience in their enthusiasm, and press play to get a front-row seat to this stunning concert showing the First Lady of Song at her finest. Covering her greatest hits, including ‘Love for Sale’, ‘Lullaby of Birdland’ and ‘It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)’, it’s also a rare chance to see Ella lead her own all-star trio of Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and Papa Jo Jones.  Be amazed by her legendary scat solos. The artistry - daring yet playful - that sets her apart, then and now. Enjoy the distinctive velvety tone of her voice, and the vulnerability that makes it seem as if she’s singing only to you.  Hear the crowd roar, whoop, and whistle, as she goes from hit to hit. See their faces in reverential awe as they hang on her every word. Come away feeling uplifted and comforted all at once. Director: Claude Misonne Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/mccoy-tyner-trio 2021-04-26 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/299a1ab32dcad3c6fbc2b4315ae134e6db4e980c2e13c12772b97b930c1e6cc0.png McCoy Tyner Trio-Watch the McCoy Tyner Trio live for an insight into the mind of a great genius. The legendary pianist McCoy Tyner wasn’t just in the John Coltrane Quartet - during his time in the band he was the only pianist Coltrane would hire. If Tyner wasn’t available, Coltrane just wouldn’t have a pianist. No one else would do. The matchless Tyner went on to make a name for himself as a solo player and bandleader himself, bringing many Coltrane influences with him. His experience and mastery are on display right here in this video, recorded in 1985 at the Estival Jazz Festival. In a decade where many jazz musicians were focused on bringing a funk groove through electronics and fashionable jazz fusion, Tyner held his own course, bringing the same bold, upbeat energy through classic acoustic jazz.  Witness the emotional depth of his playing as he opens the concert with a stunning solo piece. His experience is unmistakable. But don’t confuse experienced acoustic playing with old-fashioned. As the band joins in, Tyner’s vibrant melodies, bold harmonies, and sharp attack at the keyboard are matched by Louis Hayes on drums and Avery Sharp on bass for a modern and contemporary sound. Sharp also pushes the boundaries of jazz language by using a bow in his unique and daring solo in the second song. Together they create an 80s party vibe full of energy, without an electric instrument in sight.  To be innovative without losing sight of your roots is a skill. Press play and witness the wisdom and maturity of a true jazz genius. Director: RSI Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/wayne-shorter-quintet 2021-04-26 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/86d9daa15ed82a2c722d0e5e35a8173f09e109526c33d12e65dac2c879899ef4.png Wayne Shorter Quintet-Wake up your senses with this electric set from the iconic Wayne Shorter. For a jazz musician, to have played with just one of The Second Miles Davis Quintet, Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, or Weather Report is an ultimate accolade. But all three - directing and co-founding two of them? That’s the stuff of legend. And a legend is precisely what saxophonist Wayne Shorter is.  Over his career, he has recorded more than 20 solo albums and won no less than 11 Grammy awards. This concert, recorded live at the 1987 Estival Jazz Festival, comes right after the final Weather Report album release. Hear the style-bending sound associated with the group, with Shorter at the helm of a jazz fusion movement. Powered by two supreme talents, Terri Line Carrington on drums and Marylin Mazur on percussion, Shorter shows his mastery of the tenor and (notoriously difficult) soprano sax. Keyboards and synthesisers played by Jim Beard, as well as digital percussion pads help create a sound that feels out of this world.  Hear the roars from the crowd as the euphoric music and raw power of Shorter’s playing unearths something deep within you. Come away feeling alive, exhilarated, and ready for whatever life throws at you. Director: RSI Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/hubbard-satchmo-legacy 2021-04-26 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/03cf738a328770a480f8636138e2f9f2ecdc46a5e03b21e98b5a7340ed30e006.png Freddie Hubbard and Satchmo Legacy-Don’t miss the chance to hear this tribute to the great Louis Armstrong through the eyes and ears of innovative trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. Even forward-thinking bebop stars like to get back to their traditional roots from time to time. Known as one of the stars of hard bop and a leader of the 1970s jazz funk movement, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard instead gives us a concert of early swing and ragtime sounds, paying tribute to the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans, and the one and only Louis Armstrong.  In a set packed with Armstrong classics such as ‘Struttin’ With Some Barbecue’, ‘Jelly Roll Morton’, and ‘Wild Man Blues’, Hubbard’s collected band of top musicians play in traditional formation - bringing us closer to the sound of the New Orleans second line. Solos from Hubbard on trumpet, Urbie Green on trombone, and Alvin Batiste on clarinet follow one after the other as in the old days, before combining together to form climactic finales.  But this is no historical reenactment. In jazz, a tribute still demands creativity - building on those revered foundations to create something new and distinctive. We see Hubbard’s innovation here in the presence of Al Casey’s electric guitar, bringing a delta blues vibe. And Hubbard’s own compositions played with this line-up take on a whole new sound. Though fans need not worry - his own famously explosive virtuosity is still very much present.  In a whole new type of setting for Hubbard, this set sparks the imagination while igniting the happy nostalgia of a golden age. Press play to hear this unique sound, and join the musicians on stage to share in the relaxed atmosphere and good humour. Director: RSI Archives Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Brecon-jazz-nigel-price-december 2021-02-15 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/10a50bb945a4602327b2e4511fb79ce633d1bc9e389bc84179f47aad3d5ac687.png Brecon Jazz's December Concert-Join the Nigel Price Quartet in a special December 2020 recording for Brecon Jazz members and supporters. This special recording for Brecon Jazz members and supporters was made in December 2020. It features two instrumentalists who have made a number of stellar appearances at Brecon Jazz club and Festival - guitarist Nigel Price, and Hammond organ player / pianist Ross Stanley. Many will recall quite outstanding events featuring their distinctive and high energy style of jazz. For this special session, they brought an amazing new musician, Joel Barford on drums, and a highly-acclaimed star of the tenor sax on the UK scene, the wonderfully talented Vasilis Xenopoulos. This half hour concert set also includes a jazzy tribute to one of our Brecon Jazz Club & Festival supporters, the much missed Liz Maclean. Line-up: Nigel Price - guitar / Vasilis Xenopoulos - tenor sax / Ross Stanley - Hammond organ / Joel Barford - drums Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/blue-lights-bjf-en 2021-01-11 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/59c5a33957dd0a72a949357337598f106afe558d8d7c5eddece9f30a93901093.png Gigi Gryce's 'Blue Lights'-In this performance from the 2016 edition of the Brecon Jazz Festival, the Brownfield Byrne Quintet with Trish Clowes perform Gigi Gryce's 'Blue Lights'. Gigi Gryce was a man of many talents: a gifted alto saxophonist, composer and arranger, most productive in 1950s America. 'Blue Lights' is taken from his album with the trumpeter Art Farmer 'When Farmer Met Gryce', recorded in 1954-1955. The style is quite simple and smooth. In this concert from 2016, the Brownfield Byrne Quintet and Trish Clowes epitomise cool performing 'Blue Lights', the seventh track from the 1955 album.  Full line-up: Jamie Brownfield (trumpet) / Liam Byrne (tenor sax) / Trish Clowes (tenor sax) / Andy Hulme (guitar) / Ed Harrison (double bass) / Jack Cotterill (drums) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/jobim-agua-de-beber-en 2021-01-11 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/ac273ad22fe453975bb6aa56469c1944909564de1ca2f07c112d6dbafdbd3417.png Jobim's 'Agua De Beber'-In this exclusive footage from the festival in 2016, Tina May and the Wales Latin Jazz Ensemble perform the smash hit 'Agua De Beber' by Antônio Carlos Jobim. The Brazilian composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim, is considered the founder of the bossa nova jazz style. It is a fusion of 'samba' and 'cool jazz', in a syncopated 2/4 time. Jobim's 'Agua De Beber' 'Water to Drink' is a classic example of a work in the genre. In 1959 when Brasilia - the new capital of Brazil - was being built, the President invited Jobim to spend a season at his palace to compose a symphony that would be performed at the inaugaration of Brasilia. On hearing the sound of water, he was inspired to write this special song. Full line-up: Tina May (vocals), Cathy Jones (percussion/vocals), Alexa Dene (flute/vocals), Jon Crespo (trumpet), Pedro Asencio (keyboard/piano), Gui Tavares (Guitar), Aidan Thorne (double bass), Lloyd Haines (drums) In this performance from 2016, Tina May and the Wales Latin Jazz Ensemble lovingly perform this Brazilian classic. Enjoy!   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/coltrane-impressions-bfj-en 2021-01-11 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/83fff23fef7f08d431cd63ecae94442e31c720796b281c5765627ad82dbd98b1.png Coltrane "Impressions", Brecon Jazz-In this special archive performance from the Brecon Jazz Festival, Will Barnes, Alison Rayner and Greg Evans perform John Coltrane's 'Impressions'. 'Impressions' is the third track from John Coltrane's 1963 album of live and studio recording which is also titled 'Impressions'. The album explores a number of different styles, including modality, the blues and diverse sounds from other cultures and countries including Sweden and India.  In this exciting archive performance from Brecon Jazz Festival 2015, the group performs one of Coltrane's best-known works in an reinvigorated way with Will Barnes (guitar) providing the audience with modern, vocal sounds underpinned by a tight bass line and drum combination. Full line-up: Will Barnes (guitar) / Alison Rayner (double bass) / Greg Evans (drums) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/brecon-jazz-celia-mur-en 2020-11-16 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d2f126f041361a8849eb3b8526aeb259f1e2680d60bd3b32095293280afa23a2.png Brecon Jazz Club Presents-A concert that celebrates the musicianship of the wonderful Spanish jazz/flamenco vocalist, the late Celia Mur, and a number from one of the most special concerts of the recent Festival years. One of the best-established jazz ensembles on the Spanish jazz scene, the Arturo Serra Quartet headlined Brecon Jazz Festival in 2013 with a special concert on Sunday at the Guildhall.  Celia Mur (d 2019)  was a Jazz singer, composer and teacher from Granada (Spain) and the daughter of flamenco guitarist Antonio Fernández de Moya. In this number, Celia sings a Bolero from Mexico, a song composed by her father,  "La Puerta". Lineup: Celia Mur, Guest Vocalist. Arturo Serra, Vibraphone / Juan Galiardo, Piano / Mick Coady, Double Bass / Xavi Hinojosa, Drums Director: Performers: Celia Mur (Guest Vocalist), Arturo Serra (Vibraphone), Juan Galiardo (Piano), Mick Coady (Double Bass), Xavi Hinojosa (Drums) https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/cafe-jazz-tribute-brecon-jazz-festival 2020-08-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/885b7d34f190f37ce3c4a7d9e506d655f122a7b19b405a9123fcdc0c5d818f00.png Café Jazz Tribute-Enjoy this tribute to one of Wales' most renowned jazz venues, Café Jazz. This is what 'live' music in a relaxed setting sounds like! Café Jazz is a family-owned music venue and restaurant in Cardiff's city centre that has been host to famous touring musicians as well as some of the finest UK and Welsh jazz lineups. You will see some of them performing with other bands in this Festival. For more than 20 years, promoters of straightahead, traditional and progressive jazz, as well as R&B and blues styles, have run monthly clubs there. A favourite hangout for audiences, Café Jazz sadly closed this summer following the extended 'lockdown'. We re-live in this 'tribute' just a few examples of the many many fine moments from 'the Café', with a selection of his recorded music, which has been compiled by Paul Dunleavy especially for Brecon Jazz Festival 2020. 1. Ocaso Quartet led by Iñes Castillo, a Cardiff-based Latin band from Portugal, Brazil and Cardiff, with Pedro Asencio, Matheus Prado, Mark O'Connor. 2. Maciek Pysz, Jean Guyomarc'h and Ashley J Long, a collaboration between 3 musicians from different cities in Europe & Wales. 3. Miller Bop Quintet, with Dave Miller, Gethin Liddington, Richard West, Ashley J Long, Greg Evans. South Wales' finest.  4. Victoria Klewin and Adam Stokes (from Bristol) with Ashley J Long - in March 2020, one of the last gigs in the Café Jazz calendar.  5. Phil Meades Trio and guest Julian Marc Stringle, with Olly Blanchflower, John Gibbon. Distinguished UK & Wales lineup. 6. Musician Jane Williams gives a spoken tribute to Café Jazz. 7. Steve Williams Trio, with Russell Davies and Jeff Williams - top Swansea-based trio. 8. Jon Crespo Quintet and Brigida Melly, with Tommy Harris, Jim Barber, Ashley J Long, Ian Poole. 'International Wales'. 9. Bella Collins/Gareth Evans Blues Quartet, with Ollie Holland and John Monroe. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/brecon-jazz-festival-LaVon-Hardison-Interview 2020-08-26 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/772b87af84aae8f506e5168edf036d9dc27e0969ea132694c7ad21cedcb567ca.jpg LaVon Hardison in Conversation with Siglo Section Big Band-Watch star performer from Brecon Jazz 2020, LaVon Hardison, in conversation with Laurence Collier and Matt Lush from Siglo Section Big Band. Jazz singer, collaborator, and inspirational performer, US Pacific Coast-based LaVon Hardison believes that nothing expresses emotion like a great jazz tune. She is the winner of the 2016 Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist of the year, and for LaVon, authenticity and the ability to create a direct connection with audiences are the foundations of her performance. LaVon has three recent solo albums to her credit, collaborating with guitarist Vince Brown. In this insightful interview, she talks with Laurence Collier and Matt Lush from the Siglo Section Big Band, who performed on the opening day of the Brecon Jazz Festival 2020. Director: Brecon Jazz Festival Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Steve-lehman-xhosa-cole-brecon-jazz 2020-08-17 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/8a7bc84f3bbf9c96d5ff43598cda5e8a380502ee842862b78d9d6c4ed7301692.jpg Steve Lehman speaks with Xhosa Cole-Listen to saxophonist Steve Lehman in discussion with BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2018, Xhosa Cole. Described as “a state-of-the-art musical thinker” and a “dazzling saxophonist” by The New York Times, our headline Steve Lehman is a composer, performer, educator and scholar, who works across a broad spectrum of experimental musical idioms. Originally from Brooklyn and now teaching and working in California, where he holds a university professorship, this “quite extraordinary musician” (BBC) is widely regarded as “one of the transforming figures of early 21st-century jazz” (Guardian). We are delighted to welcome Steve to his first appearance at Brecon Jazz Festival. Hear this unique presentation from Steve Lehman, the artist recording at home in Los Angeles and communicating direct with his audience in Brecon. Here also in discussion with BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2018, 23-year-old Birmingham-born tenor player Xhosa Cole probably one of the hottest properties in British jazz. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/deelee-dube-interview-brecon-jazz 2020-08-17 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/09b4e1e4bb1a3f01e5d2ecf9f7ab0d3996c43a332cfa5f121d6e7133753a9c4e.jpg Interview with Deelee Dubé-Enjoy this new, exclusive interview with talented singer Deelee Dubé following her incredible performance at BJF 2020. Jazz vocalist and musician Deelee Dubé, who performs on Day 2 of Brecon Jazz 2020, meets broadcaster Rhys Phillips to discuss her early career, BJF concert, and thoughts about how to survive and develop during the 'covid' crisis. Director: Brecon Jazz Festival Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Day3-intro-Brecon-jazz 2020-08-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a0f1f6de848f379b7fa36bac9f2769b3a9a3bdd9f28d1f37febb241bfae2f530.png It's the final day of the Festival!-Welcome back for Day 3, the last day of the Festival! Enjoy our video recreating the atmosphere of the Frazz Parade followed by an introduction of today's wonderful lineup! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welcome back for Day 3, the final day of the Festival! Enjoy our video recreating the atmosphere of the Frazz Parade followed by an introduction of today's wonderful lineup! The marching band between Brecon Cathedral and town centre, with a Parade and people clapping has been a feature of Brecon Jazz from the early years. In recent times, this was renamed the 'Frazz' Parade -combining Jazz and Fringe elements  Here with the help of some of the local photographers and jazz club members, we have recreated this specially for BJF2020, so you can 'follow the band'.  This is followed by our introduction and overview of the day for Sunday in English and Welsh, with Heulwen Thomas from the BJ team.  If you have missed Day 1 click <a href="https://www.vialma.com/en/jazz/articles/brecon-festival-day-1">here</a> and for Day 2 it's <a href="https://www.vialma.com/en/jazz/articles/day-2-brecon-jazz-festival">here</a>. We hope you will enjoy the show! Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Day2-Intro-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a0f1f6de848f379b7fa36bac9f2769b3a9a3bdd9f28d1f37febb241bfae2f530.png Welcome back for Day 2 of the Festival!-Hope you had a great time yesterday! Welcome back for Day 2 of the Festival and check out our amazing lineup! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Hope you had a great time yesterday! Welcome back for Day 2 of the Festival! Play the video for an introduction of today's amazing lineup.  Missed Day 1? Click <a href="https://www.vialma.com/en/jazz/articles/brecon-festival-day-1">here</a> to catch up! Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Friday-Intro-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-07 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1c79f49bd451a67a2761949597e7733e29ad6ec0222d43b8f938fae372773ce7.jpg Welcome to Virtually Brecon Jazz!-Welcome to the 37th edition of Brecon Jazz Festival. This year the festival will be 100% digital! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welcome to the 37th edition of Brecon Jazz Festival. This year the festival will be 100% digital! Here comes today's exciting lineup! Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Closing-Concert-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/854b0fbd364be5f6184d5c62d4cb670d56674b1dc1ed1dfb2671b07fa13fca18.jpg Closing Concert: Hoss, Norcross and Gard - Sun, Set 12-Dominic Norcross has been a highly acclaimed and notable jazz saxophonist on the British scene and touring for many years. Digby Fairweather said it was, “like having Zoot Simms on stage playing next to me.” Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Many will recognise Dominic Norcross from the colourful swing band, ‘The Numbers Racket’ that has amazed Brecon Jazz for the last few years, and he has also featured in the big band lineups at the Festival regularly.  Dominic has been a highly acclaimed and notable jazz saxophonist on the British scene and touring for many years. Digby Fairweather said it was, “like having Zoot Simms on stage playing next to me.” Dominic’s lyrical style is akin to some of the greats in jazz performance, such as Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan – but he has also toured with many in the Blues World. Ex Rolling Stone Mick Taylor called him, “the best rock ‘n’ roll sax player in Europe.” We’re very proud to have a performer of such exceptional musical talent and sophistication as Dominic, and who makes such a commitment to Brecon and Welsh Festivals, to feature in this year’s BJF. Elaine Hoss is a much-loved jazz vocalist, has performed extensively in concerts and clubs across Wales, the UK and internationally. Highlights include the prestigious Royal Albert Hall, Disneyland Paris, the Millennium Centre, Cardiff, the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. Elaina has been on tour to Spain, performing at the San Sebastian Jazz Festival, in a line-up including Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock. LINEUP: Elaina Hoss (vocals)  Dominic Norcross (sax) & Jean-Paul Gard (hammond organ). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Huw-Warren-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/60ea240b49e8631d6950654a91d0e6f98b589d8662e9022a2e0bec6bc39abe30.jpg Talk: Reflections on Brecon Jazz - Sun, Set 11-Reflections on Brecon Jazz in conversation with Huw Warren (piano) and Paula Gardiner (bass). Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making over a thirty year career. Equally at home crossing the often exclusive worlds of Jazz, World and Contemporary music; he has a distinctive and personal voice, and has collaborated with a huge variety of artists worldwide. LINEUP: Huw Warren (piano), Paula Gardiner (bass). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Alternate-Cake-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3ac92cabee373bc309d65847a92cdb8b118605606fb5883e872fd06c1dd950cc.jpg Alternate Cake: Swing Quartet - Sun, Set 10-Derived from their earlier manouche inspired band called Major Swing – Alternate Cake provides a crossover to other jazz idioms from folk, and popular music. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Derived from their earlier manouche inspired band called Major Swing – Alternate Cake provides a crossover to other jazz idioms from folk, and popular music. They have invovated and developed an authentic and unique repertoire, with unique compositions played with mastery, style and jazz improvisations. LINEUP: Phillipe Cann  (guitar & vocals), Jean Guyomarc’h (guitar),  Lea Ciechelski (flute), Matthieu Torsat (bass) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Talking-Guitars-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/375ee46f06cc581a19f405f711b8cb4c9207fa235f64395e70478ae90851ca73.jpg Will Barnes ‘Talking Guitars’-Welsh musician and acclaimed guitarist Will Barnes is a popular presence on the UK jazz clubs and festivals scene. We invited Will to host a series of conversations with other guitarists, where they could exchange thoughts and chords – and you can all listen in! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting the Brecon Jazz Festival archives exclusively on our platform! Welsh musician and acclaimed guitarist Will Barnes is a popular presence on the UK jazz clubs and festivals scene, as well as touring with his own lineups and supporting leading names. In this more laid-back setting (and of course working from home), we invited Will to host a series of conversations with other guitarists, where they could exchange thoughts and chords – and you can all listen in! It became an eclectic and international lineup: Will reprises his BJF2015 appearance in the Guildhall with ‘rock school’ guitarist Deirdre Cartwright in their tribute to ‘Wes and Emily’ (Montgomery and Remler), a standout concert that can still be viewed online. Will also travels to meet colleague Andy Mackenzie in North Wales, a greatly sought-after musician, and Remi Harris just over the Welsh border, a person who needs little introduction and whose concerts and tours have brought a truly international following. These are guitarists who Will (now based in mid-Wales) knows well and has also performed alongside. From Milan in Italy, Dario Napoli, an exponent of ‘modern manouche’ and someone who regularly visits UK and tours extensively in Europe, joins WIll via Zoom, as does the very impressive American musician, Wayne Wilkinson (from Colorado, US), who like Dario, has played at Brecon Jazz club in recent years. All in all, a thrilling, diverse and intriguing ‘lineup’. We shall have to see whether it is they or their guitars that do ‘the talking’. Recorded on September 9 2020. LINEUP: Will Barnes (host), Andy MacKenzie, Deirdre Cartwright, Remi Harris, Dario Napoli, Wayne Wilkinson Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Music-Therapy-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/259a4f2032d2007f5446de266ed5e035d4abfd95e062fa52a50633b66f34adb0.jpg Talk: Music Therapy, Erika Lyons - Sun, Set 8-Erika says: ‘My passion for Music Therapy comes from a lifelong love and involvement with music. Through continuing study, I have developed a deeper understanding of the profound ways in which music impacts on every aspect of our being.’ Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! One of the best-known and busiest jazz double bass players around, Erika worked on the London jazz scene performing with many of the well-known names in British Jazz before moving to New York for 2 years where she studied with Buster Williams, Rufus Reid and Hal Galper. Erika has performed with numerous international musicians in clubs and festivals in USA and Europe. She has made many recordings as well as radio and television appearances including the Ray Brown masterclass in 1978. Erika continues to be much in demand as a bass player in the UK. Originally, she Erika began playing the double bass when she was 18 but in 2012, Erika decided to train as a Music Therapist at the University of West of England. She has since worked with different clients and groups, but especially with children who are adopted or fostered and who have suffered trauma in their early lives. Erika says: ‘my passion for Music Therapy comes from a lifelong love and involvement with music. Through continuing study, I have developed a deeper understanding of the profound ways in which music impacts on every aspect of our being.’ LINEUP: Erika Lyons (jazz bass player). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Eddie-Roberts-Quartet-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3eb638e8c4b273b2b043ade1e18f21cbc17d5e8f2821ceff123fe930307a1fa7.jpg Eddie Roberts Quartet - Sun, Set 7-Eddie Roberts Quartet “Tribute to Grant Green”. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Eddie Roberts is probably best known as the guitarist and producer of UK funk group The New Mastersounds a British four-piece jazz fusion and bluesy funk band from Leeds. Over the last 16 years, they have issued ten studio albums, two live dates, two remix collections, and a compilation album. In 2010 Eddie moved to San Francisco to further his music career. Over the next three years, as well as touring extensively with The New Mastersounds in USA, Europe and Japan, Eddie started managing the band. Eddie moved to Denver and in 2018 set up Color Red Music – a record label, production studio & multimedia platform dedicated to releasing original music on a weekly basis. Eddie Roberts & The Color Red All-Stars embodies the essence of Hard Bop Jazz drums and horns, grooving upright bass, modal piano rhythmic pattern, modern keys effects, bubbling jazz guitar, all underpinned by a 4-to-the-floor kick and hats. 2019 saw the 20-year anniversary of The New Mastersounds, along with an extensive world tour and the release of their 18th studio album ‘Shake It’. LINEUP: Eddie Roberts (guitar), Chris Spies (Hammond B3 organ), Nate Edgar ( bass), Jeff Franca (drums) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Alina-Bzhezhinska-Tony-Kofi-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/862e5b02bd9c4cb71c927f45c3fa319d30bdbd3be1851e09c7e6f82af4a6df95.jpg Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi - Sun, Set 6-Alina Bzhezhinska is one of the most exciting and dynamic harpists based in the UK. Tony Kofi is a British Jazz multi-instrumentalist born of Ghanaian parents, a player of the Alto, Baritone, Soprano, Tenor saxophones and flute. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Alina Bzhezhinska is one of the most exciting and dynamic harpists based in the UK. Her imaginative programmes have established her reputation as a harpist of exceptional accomplishment. She has had the honour of playing at European Parliament, at the Queen’s 80th-birthday celebrations at Balmoral Castle and at the King of Thailand’s birthday celebrations in Bangkok. Originally from Ukraine/Poland and now based in London, Alina Bzhezhinska is an internationally renowned harpist. She has performed with leading classical and jazz musicians such as Shabaka Hutchings, Django Bates, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and the Glasgow String Quartet. Her duo, with award-winning jazz vocalist Niki King, has supported Gregory Porter. Tony Kofi is a British Jazz multi-instrumentalist born of Ghanaian parents, a player of the Alto, Baritone, Soprano, Tenor saxophones and flute. Having ‘cut his teeth’ in the “Jazz Warriors” of the early 90’s, award-winning saxophonist Tony Kofi has gone on to establish himself as a musician, teacher and composer of some authority. As well as performing and recording with Gary Crosby’s “Nu-Troop” and “Jazz Jamaica”, Tony’s playing has also been a feature of many bands and artists he has worked/recorded with include “US-3” The World Saxophone Quartet, Courtney Pine, Donald Byrd, Eddie Henderson, The David Murray Big Band, Sam Rivers Rivbe Big band, Andrew Hill Big Band, Abdullah Ibrahim, Macy Gray, Julian Joseph Big band, Harry Connick JR, Byron Wallen’s Indigo, Jamaaladeen Tacuma’s Coltrane Configurations and Ornette Coleman. His fluent and fiery hard-bop style makes him constantly in demand. He currently leads his own Tony Kofi Quartet, Tony Kofi Sphinx Trio, Future Passed Trio and is also the co-founder with Jonathan Gee of the Monk Liberation Front. Great performances here recorded in an informal home setting especially for Brecon Jazz 2020 online. LINEUP: Alina Bzhezhinska (jazz harp), Tony Kofi (tenor sax) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Josie-Sinnadurai-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/80931a035d2ddde807bd407045433c7ac0f2927e6ae661a575d69b8fe711270a.jpg In Conversation: Josie Sinnadurai - Sun, Set 5-Artist Josie Sinnadurai explains how her love of dance led her from the valleys and Beacons of her home in Wales to the culture and flamenco art of Andalucia in Spain. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Artist Josie Sinnadurai explains how her love of dance led her from the valleys and Beacons of her home in Wales (Aberhonddu – ‘Brecon’) to the culture and flamenco art of Andalucia in Spain. Through dance, she has travelled the world, including in Germany, Spain, Israel and Canada – and is known as ‘la Galesa’. Listen to her fascinating talk, recorded back in Wales to find out why, and what connects these landmarks in a ‘dancer’s journey’. LINEUP: Josie Sinnadurai (dance presentation) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/LaVon-Hardison-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/772b87af84aae8f506e5168edf036d9dc27e0969ea132694c7ad21cedcb567ca.jpg LaVon Hardison & Jim Barber Trio - Sun, Set 4-Jazz singer, collaborator, and inspirational performer, US Pacific Coast-based LaVon Hardison believes that nothing expresses emotion like a great jazz tune. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Jazz singer, collaborator, and inspirational performer, US Pacific Coast-based LaVon Hardison believes that nothing expresses emotion like a great jazz tune. She is the winner of the 2016 Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist of the year, and for LaVon, authenticity and the ability to create a direct connection with audiences are the foundations of her performance. LaVon has three recent solo albums to her credit, collaborating with guitarist Vince Brown. Hear this unique collaboration with the artists via our live video recording direct from Washington State (US) linked to Cardiff (UK). LINEUP: LaVon Hardison (vocals), Jim Barber (piano), Bill Fletcher (bass), Greg Evans (drums) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Ashley-J-Long-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5efda11ae211504446cd9a65980bdf22910d96c313eb5d8554955cd1172d20bd.jpg In Conversation: Ashley J Long (bassist, composer) - Sun, Set 3-Ashley is a renowned jazz bassist and musician who has toured and recorded globally, performing with many international artists and leading UK names. Fellow performer jazz pianist Dave Jones, who is also a writer, composer and teacher, joins Ashley to discuss creativity in the lockdown, jazz scholarship and musical composition. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Ashley is a renowned jazz bassist and musician who has toured and recorded globally, performing with many international artists and leading UK names. A virtuoso improviser, Ashley has developed a unique approach to the instrument, creating innovative new performance techniques, including methods of preparing the bass. Over 20 composers have written new works for him, and he has had performances broadcast on television and radio across U.K and Europe. Fellow performer jazz pianist Dave Jones, who is also a writer, composer and teacher, joins Ashley to discuss creativity in the lockdown, jazz scholarship and musical composition. Dave also presents a special award of recognition to his friend, on behalf of the organisers of Brecon Jazz Club & Festival. LINEUP: Ashley J long (double bass, vibes) in conversation with Dave Jones (piano) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Brujas-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/795e60c5e5b7a97ce074788dea5890a6968bc93f7dd0032bd676d958b7f6f4d4.jpg Brujas: Flamenco Trio - Sun, Set 2-Josie Sinnadurai's trio, Brujas, is truly international, comprising members from Spain (vocalist) and Uruguay (guitarist)- and for a special BJF2020 collaboration, guitarist and composer Gérard Cousins has been invited to join the trio for a guest number together. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Josie Sinnadurai is a Welsh flamenco and contemporary dancer based in Seville and Brecon. Following her studies and postgraduate work in contemporary dance from the London Contemporary Dance School, she has toured internationally, including Flamenquines (Canadian flamenco tour) and Festival Flamenco de Montreal. Josie studied flamenco dance in Madrid and Seville and has since been performing and choreographing as a flamenco and flamenco-fusion artist. Her Trio, Brujas, is truly international, comprising members from Spain (vocalist) and Uruguay (guitarist)- and for a special BJF2020 collaboration, guitarist and composer Gérard Cousins has been invited to join the trio for a guest number together. It was no easy feat, and the quartet ‘played together’ from locations in Seville, Reading, Montevideo, and Merthyr Tydfil! Following the concert set, Josie recorded a special talk, about her ‘Dancer’s Journey’ from Wales to Andalucia – see Sunday event 5) LINEUP: Josie Sinnadurai (dance), Carmen Yruela (vocals), Eri González (Guitar) and Gerard Cousins (guest guitar) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Preservation-Jazz-2-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/44a1770b34f6b90d3c096c94e037fceaf44d257bec603d693cbda1b0247be802.jpg Preservation Jazz Society: Part 2 - Sun, Set 1-Organisers of the Preservation Jazz Society (PJS) – Alun Jones and Paul Dunleavy provide an introduction, followed by a further selection of music and lineups from the regular PJS evenings at Cafe Jazz Cardiff. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Organisers of the Preservation Jazz Society (PJS) – Alun Jones and Paul Dunleavy provide an introduction, followed by a further selection of music and lineups from the regular PJS evenings at Cafe Jazz Cardiff. LINEUP: “Mike Denham & Clarence Nugent”, “The Sopranos”, “Jazz Torque”,  “Hot Springs Cafe”, “Emily Bacon & Friends” Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/transatlantic-hotclub-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/db9b57fe4b0a78dc05fafe18957cfdfe5795c70fe8b7b252eac774c58d3357a8.jpg Transatlantic Hot Club - Sat, Set 12-Marvel in this eclectic wonder featuring jazz harp! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! The Transatlantic Hot Club was formed by Ben Creighton Griffiths and Adrien Chevalier in 2013 when they met at a harp festival in the French Caribbean. They took the music to Wales, and were often joined by other musicians, such as the acclaimed bassist Ashley John Long. A very successful tour of dates in Wales and London in 2019 led to plans to extend the schedule of performances into 2020, although the current situation has made this impossible. However, the duo invited two leading exponents of the ‘hot club’ style, bassist Philip Ambuel who is also based in New York (as is Adrien), and Italian colleague Roberto Gervasi, an accordionist, to join them for this unique and very special BJF2020 ‘lockdown’ performance. Cardiff based Ben combines his classical orchestral commmitments with  an increasing demand for his amazing jazz performances. His jazz repertoire covers all genres, including Swing, Latin, Funk, Electronic and Fusion, Gypsy. Ben performs using an Electric Harp, a Nord Stage 2 Keyboard Synth, and numerous effects pedals.  International festival appearances  include the Cambridge Jazz Festival,  Wales International Harp Festival, The Edinburgh International Harp Festival, Cardiff Camac Harp Weekend, and Wall2Wall Jazz Festival in the UK and the Prague Harp Festival, Journées Internationales de la harpe dans la Caraïbe, The Dutch Harp Festival, Jazz Harp Academy, and the International Harp Festival of Sentmenat (Spain). LINEUP: Ben Creighton-Griffiths (jazz harp) Adrien Chevalier (violin & voice) Philip Ambuel (bass) Sara Labriola – guitar (NYC) Linus Wyrsch – clarinet (NYC) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Yurie-hu-huw-warren-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/2ad4204de87a274c58c4b22b759ac9a42610f1f41335c8b364504a82f8a07574.jpg Yurie Hu and Huw Warren - Sat, Set 11-Enjoy this innovative anglo-french collaboration. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making over a thirty year career. Equally at home crossing the often exclusive worlds of Jazz, World and Contemporary music; he has a distinctive and personal voice, and has collaborated with a huge variety of artists worldwide. Yurie Hu is a violinist, vocalist and artist originally from South Korea and now living and working in France. She plays jazz, folk and contemporary music and has been involved in many collaborations. Yurie and Huw are in the beginning stages of working together to produce some new music for Brecon Jazz. Join them for this first stage in coming to identify their voices, to understand the others' music and creating a way to explore something new. LINEUP: Yurie Hu (vocals and violin), Huw Warren (piano). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Alan-barnes-atsuko-shimada-trio-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d8c0d96f26ec75fe9e25bc723bae7a984e569cbd4499367809649e83c3849e7d.jpg Alan Barnes and Atsuko Shimada Trio - Sat, Set 10-Enjoy acclaimed jazz musician Alan Barnes join with the talented Atsuko Shimada. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, band leader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit. His recorded catalogue is immense. Alan Barnes’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards, most recently in 2014 for clarinet, and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. Spain based and a popular performer at Brecon Jazz, Atsuko Shimada here teams with her regular trio, linked via a studio session in Granada. Atsuko graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music and sites her major influences  as Wynton Kelly and Herbie Hancock. Atsuko delights audiences with suggestive arrangements of  traditional standards and intricate reharmonizations. LINEUP: Atsuko Shimada (piano), Alan Barnes (sax), Rafa Sibaja (bass) and Jose Luis Gomez (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/community-jazz-ukes-ian-cooper-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e136cf986f9b750a6b15fc586e903fc78b98a8b3a2ef25d4d738a78e64599855.jpg Community Jazz and Ukes Orchestra - Sat, Set 9-Ian Cooper and Rachel tell us about ukulele and jazz. The video will then be followed by a ‘Short history of jazz piano’ by Richard Michael. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Ian is a jazz bassist and music teacher. He and Rachel have led a regular ukulele group in Brecon called ’Uskulele Jazz’ for a number of years. This is now so popular that a complete orchestra has emerged, and Ian & Rachel discuss using ‘jazz standards’ to discover and explore music-making in a community atmosphere. It will then be followed by a ‘Short history of jazz piano’ by Richard Michael, and Jazz Jam. Award winning pianist and composer Richard Michael BEM presents a 10 minute history of jazz piano packed with info and guid Scottish humour.  Richard broadcasts weekly on BBC Radio Scotland’s “Jazz Nights” and is acknowledged master of improvisation in all styles. LINEUP: Rachel & Ian Cooper – Ukuleles / Richard Michael / Jazz Jam Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Joe-northwood-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/86ef54b3cb3ad34b0cebf1de5ba0dc828ca6579ba46f05e7bb0654177e375570.jpg Nurdle: Joe Northwood - Sat, Set 8-Watch the exciting Cardiff-based musician, Joe Northwood on saxophone. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Cardiff-based Joe Northwood has led a number of successful small ensembles including his quartet tribute to John Coktrane. He is a driving and energetic improvisor having been mentored by some of the UK’s leading musicians, including Iain Ballamy, Geoff Simkins, Keith Tippett, Huw Warren, Martin France, and Steve Waterman. Also a busy educator and a promoter of Cardiff’s jazz and creative music scene, Joe is supported here by the versatile and creative Tom Berge and Paolo Adamo. LINEUP: Joe Northwood (tenor sax), Tom Berge (organ ), Paolo Adamo (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/rachel-starritt-trio-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/47c8ddb48ac9b3e9c099ce3fe54d45841e806e1c5c345045ae1cb2e3b0bd3e2e.jpg Rachel Starritt Trio - Sat, Set 7-Enjoy this dynamic young Welsh jazz trio. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! From Bridgend, South Wales, pianist Rachel Starritt, who has been unsighted from birth, is one of the rising stars of the jazz scene in Wales and beyond. She received formal training in piano with Alison Bowring at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) from 2006, and is currently an MMus postgraduate student at RWCMD, where she continues to demonstrate extraordinary musicianship and piano improvisation skills. Rachel regularly attended the Chethams Piano Summer School and Original UK Jazz summer School respectively, where she studied with Nikki Iles and Douglas Finch and has also received lessons with the renowned Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren. Rachel’s Trio is a lineup of talents, who have hugely impressed jazz audiences at club gigs over the last two years. Clem Saynor is currently studying Jazz Performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama under tuition from renowned bass players Yuri Goloubev and Dudley Phillips, Alex Goodyear a recent graduate of RWCMD, Jazz Performance degree, Alex Goodyear is now a full time jazz drummer, arranger and session musician, based in Cardiff. LINEUP: Rachel Starritt (piano), Clay Seynert (bass), Alex Goodyear (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Brecon-Jazz-Greetings 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a0f1f6de848f379b7fa36bac9f2769b3a9a3bdd9f28d1f37febb241bfae2f530.png Brecon Greetings - Fri, Set 12-Greetings from Brecon Festival, Jazz Clubs Wales & Friends of Brecon Jazz Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! In this event, businesses and jazz supporters in Brecon record their greetings and thoughts about the Festival 2020. There are some messages coming from further afield, and the wider followers of Brecon Jazz, plus previous performers and fellow promoters send their greetings. The long-established organisation, the ‘Friends of Brecon Jazz’, describes its role as a support body for the festival through fundraising via subscriptions – and invites you to come and join them too! Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/tango-jazz-quartet-argentina-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d7b8acb978b4a2d9a47d2811ce062f1f59b7a0074a6c6524ebe507629972e366.jpg Tango Jazz Quartet of Argentina - Sat, Set 6-A very special recording and message from Buenos Aires. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! The Tango Jazz Quartet (TJQ) from Argentina, mixes the melodic and rhythmic patterns of Tango with the harmonies and improvisation of Jazz. This innovative integration has received an enthusiastic reaction both in Argentina as well as internationally. The music of Tango Jazz Quartet goes from the traditional tango to the music of Astor Piazzola without ever abandoning the territory of jazz. A very special recording and message from Buenos Aires. LINEUP: Gustavo Firmenich (Saxophone & clarinet, leader TJQ), Horacio Acosta (piano), Martín Rao de Vita (bass), Mauricio Pasculli (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Steve-lehman-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c1ff1cf73dc5a23ce594ea2ed89028644cdc5d3b854f8ffdd16f631b5dbe39f0.jpg Steve Lehman Solo Sax - Sat, Set 5-Hear this unique presentation from Steve Lehman, the artist recording at home in Los Angeles and communicating direct with his audience in Brecon. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Described as “a state-of-the-art musical thinker” and a “dazzling saxophonist” by The New York Times, our headline Steve Lehman is a composer, performer, educator and scholar, who works across a broad spectrum of experimental musical idioms. Originally from Brooklyn and now teaching and working in California, where he holds a university professorship, this “quite extraordinary musician” (BBC) is widely regarded as “one of the transforming figures of early 21st-century jazz” (Guardian). We are delighted to welcome Steve to his first appearance at Brecon Jazz Festival. Hear this unique presentation from Steve Lehman, the artist recording at home in Los Angeles and communicating direct with his audience in Brecon. LINEUP: Steve Lehman (solo saxophone) and in conversation. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/deelee-dube-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/aab4220eec57319d33f2f002e9c236443f491411f8dd609115acf42499aee60d.jpg Deelee Dubé and Juan Galiardo Trio-Deelee Dubé is the winner of the 2016 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz vocal competition, and one of the most talented vocalists emerging from the London scene. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting the Brecon Jazz Festival archives exclusively on our platform! Deelee Dubé is the winner of the 2016 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz vocal competition, and one of the most talented vocalists emerging from the London scene. A deep love and respect for the jazz tradition, the eclectic tastes of the new UK/EU jazz, and a stellar South African musical lineage, produce that “warm tone, genuine blues feeling and easy rhythmic authority” (Jazz Times). The performance creates an opportunity to link up with regular Brecon Jazz performer Juan Galiardo and his impressive trio from Spain. Hear this unique collaboration via our live simultameous recording direct from Granada (Spain) and London on September 4 2020. LINEUP: Deelee Dubé (vocals & piano) Juan Galiardo (piano) Rafa Sibaja (bass) Jose Luis Gomez (drums).   Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/manushan-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/69ea783a9a3b822d0d27adf7bdc400dcff2507d9fbf7261eb8c2c8be406c8485.jpg Manushan: Aïda & Babak Nosrat - Sat, Set 3-Paris-based Aïda & Babak Nosrat, who are originally from Iran, bring a love of flamenco, Middle eastern sounds and a deep attraction for jazz manouche to create their unique musical performances. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Paris-based Aïda & Babak Nosrat, who are originally from Iran, bring a love of flamenco, Middle eastern sounds and a deep attraction for jazz manouche to create their unique musical performances. Their influences encompass European jazz, as well as classical Spanish and Brazilian rhythms, intertwined with Turkish and Bandari melodies. The musicians appear in association with Accords Croisés, Paris. Hear this unique collaboration with the artists via a live video recording direct from Paris, France. In association with Accords Croisés (France), with our thanks. LINEUP: Aïda & Babak Nosrat  (vocals, violin, guitar). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/ruth-bowen-quartet-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c520a362ec0234e7e5ab7dee92924d097f8dcb2d3fac427b18071c00a775d799.jpg Ruth Bowen Quartet-Ruth Bowen (vocals, double bass) Mike Chappell (piano) Pete Bowen (Sax ) Phill O’Sullivan (drums). Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting the Brecon Jazz Festival archives exclusively on our platform! Wonderful local jazz singer and musician Ruth Bowen returns to Brecon Jazz with stellar lineup, renewing a unique partnership. Sensitive grooves in the expert hands of dummer Phill O’Sullivan make this a special treat for all. Expect top drawer sounds from this classic jazz trio. Recorded on September 2 2020. LINEUP: Ruth Bowen (vocals, double bass) Mike Chappell (piano) Pete Bowen (Sax) Phill O’Sullivan (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/preservation-jazz-1-saturday-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/44a1770b34f6b90d3c096c94e037fceaf44d257bec603d693cbda1b0247be802.jpg Preservation Jazz Society Cardiff - Sat, Set 1-Featuring the “Sandringham Six”, “Riverside Remembered”, "New Orleans Hot Potatoes” and the “Old Malthouse”. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! LINEUP: Featuring the “Sandringham Six”, “Riverside Remembered”, "New Orleans Hot Potatoes” and the “Old Malthouse”. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Tony-kofi-and-alan-barnes-discussion-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/abb0ce06d5977a6521bd598f10235252c5de5e1d1b77c08d1b0649c9f4c64551.jpg Toni Kofi and Alan Barnes in Conversation - Fri, Set 8-Enjoy this discussion between Toni Kofi and Alan Barnes. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, band leader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers His recorded catalogue is immense.  Alan’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards, most recently in 2014 for clarinet, and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. Tony Kofi who joins Alan in conversation is a British Jazz multi-instrumentalist born of Ghanaian parents, ans a  player of the Alto, Baritone, Soprano, Tenor saxophones and flute. Having ‘cut his teeth’ in the “Jazz Warriors” of the early 90’s, award-winning saxophonist Tony Kofi has gone on to establish himself as a musician, teacher and composer of some authority. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Mood-Indigo-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/324642db5d510a6ee9992bdf7a1fb36770d21464b06c1cf46eecc54b5eb768f4.jpg In conversation: Janet McCunn & Terence Collie - Fri, Set 11-Janet McCunn (vocals) and Terence Collie (piano), plus guests in discussion and performance Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Kingston (London) based singer, promoter and long time supporter of Brecon Jazz, Janet McCunn talks here with Hampton based jazz pianist Terence Collie about the difficult times for the performing arts with the closure of so many public performances and venues. Mood Indigo Events is the result of the dedicated and personal initiative of Terry and Jane developing a highly successful programme of monthly jazz concerts, and the TW12 jazz festival all held at various venues in the South West London area. This includes Riverside Arts Jazz and the Jazz Jam, Jazz Cafe Posk, Jazz On The Plaza and 1901 Arts Club. They have brought new content through online videos, and recordings to help keep their audiences engaged until they can commence public concerts again. LINEUP: Janet McCunn (vocals) and Terence Collie (piano), plus guests in discussion and performance. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Virtual-Tour-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d3ea581aeb73ae8c9373385173a18f6cc1c1a67144bf9f2485e78e7d2a8c67a9.jpg Interview with Jazz Heritage Wales - Fri, Set 10-How Jazz came to Wales: Interview with Jazz Heritage Wales at Swansea Museum. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! How Jazz came to Wales: Interview with Jazz Heritage Wales at Swansea Museum. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/siglo-section-big-band-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/809ffe51e490ce9c842907ea10eaa0dd8d8f869e070e8865575a4fb2f5c2ea05.jpg The Siglo Section Big Band - Fri, Set 7-Watch Cardiff's latest student Big Band playing everything from Swing to Contemporary jazz! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! This is Cardiff’s latest student Big Band, playing everything from swing through to contemporary!  The name Siglo is derived from Swing in Welsh. Multi Instrumentalist and arranger Matt Lush, leads the band with a fresh take on some of the best popular and swing music written, not to mention new and original compositions from within the band.  They put their own unique stamp and fresh arrangements of the great swing classics from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and many more….  Matt is currently employed by Caerphilly Music Service and is building a reputable career as an enthusiastic and engaging freelance performer, conductor and educator. LINEUP: Matt Lush (Director), Laurence Collier (Gen Manager), plus headline musicians and students from the RWCMD. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/Lenore-Raphael-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c1533c8ccb6feb3e3823885cd1b7e397461fcb3e40369a27d42b298f16e9e771.jpg Lenore Raphael Trio - Fri, Set 9-Enjoy the internationally renowned pianist Lenore Raphael as she teams up with her trio. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Lenore Raphael is an internationally-renowned jazz pianist, Steinway artist, radio host and jazz teacher, and is also one of the best pianists in the jazz mainstream idiom today. Lenore from New York City has performed with  luminaries such as Lionel Hampton, Ken Peplowski, Illinois Jacquet and Clark Terry. A composer as well as performer, her tribute tune to Oscar Peterson following his death (“Blues for OP”) premièred at a memorial concert for Peterson at the International Association for Jazz Convention in Toronto, Ontario. Performing here with a complex lock down link up from various homes in Carolina, New York and Cardiff. Hilliard (Hill) Greene is an acclaimed solo contrabass composer and performer. Formally bassist and musical director for jazz vocalist Jimmy Scott, and bassist and Concert Master for Cecil Taylor. Cardiff based and highly aclaimed jazz performer Glen Manby sites his main influences as Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley, and  and Stanley Turrentine – joins in this three way online performance. LINEUP: Lenore Raphael (Piano US), Hilliard Greene (Bass US), Glen Manby (alto sax UK). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/barb-jungr-fundraiser-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3ed8687b37b2da09e2aa0e36ec0f25c5ba31fa9da4983016337474bfcefd4bc6.jpg Barb Jungr: Fundraising Concert - Fri, Set 6-Enjoy Barb Jungr with Simon Wallace and Jamie Safir in this fundraiser for Side by Side with Refugees and One Brecon. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Musician, writer, composer, and lyricist Barb Jungr has been critically lauded for her insightful and passionate interpretive style, described as “revelatory” by the New York Times. Her deconstruction/reconstruction of popular songs and unusual and beautiful musical arrangements are characteristics that allow the listener new insights into familiar music. In recent years, Jungr has brought her singular talents to the songbooks of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Jacques Brel, and more, creating the genre of the New American Songbook. Supported here (remotely) by two outstanding accompianists Simon Wallace and Jamie Safir. Side by Side with Refugees are really pleased to have been invited to participate in Brecon Jazz Festival for a third year, and delighted that the wonderful musician, Barb Jungr, has agreed to perform a short set to help our fund raising efforts. Some of the proceeds will go to One Brecon, a local community volunteer group that has been, and continues in supporting, over 1,000 shielding, ill and vulnerable people, providing comfort, food and prescription delivery. Please donate what you can <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sbsonebreconjazzfestival">here</a>. LINEUP: Barb Jungr (Vocals), Simon Wallace (Piano) and Jamie Safir (Piano). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/hot-club-gallois-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1c4421b1afcd807d76991f8fff06dd8d6afcc6cf56c02c49f72e0b6ae777b5e5.jpg Hot Club Gallois-Watch the premier Swing and Gypsy Jazz band in Wales, Hot Club Gallois. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting the Brecon Jazz Festival archives exclusively on our platform! This is the premier Swing and Gypsy Jazz band in Wales, and a class act. Described by others as playing music that is ’full of joie de vivre’, each of the quartet is a virtuoso musician in their own right, and who also knows how to entertain. Their repertoire includes many well-loved ‘standards’ of the genre, but they also bring some unusual new pieces, vocal arrangements, and own compositions. Demonstrating huge musical expertise as well as versatility, expect an irresistible mix of brilliant violin, lyrical vocals, amazing double guitar work and a stomping bass. Recorded specially for Brecon Jazz Festival 2020 at Ratio Studios (Cardiff) on 5 September 2020 . LINEUP: Xenia Porteous (Violin), Richard Jones (Guitar, Vocals), Luke Archard (Guitar), Mike Morgan (Double Bass, Vocals). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: Richard Jones, Xenia Porteous, Luke Archard, Mike Morgan https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/maciek-pysz-brecon-jazz 2020-08-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c08128faa46323ff7958b4613b09a4c770b51cb74a36d7a7e1a8fd6c2af595f3.jpg Jazz & Guitar Talk: ‘Music, Travel and Improvisation’ with Maciek Pysz - Fri, Set 4-Here, Maciek will give us a fascinating insight into life on the road as a touring musician, with his reflections on travel and jazz across Europe Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Maciek Pysz is a jazz musician, guitarist and composer. He is known for his clear lyrical phrasing, virtuosity and his imaginative, cinematic compositions inspired by people, places and experiences. Here, Maciek will give us a fascinating insight into life on the road as a touring musician, with his reflections on travel and jazz across Europe, improvising, teaching and composing. He will discuss major influences, guitars, recording projects, and much more. Born in Rybnik Poland, now based in Paris and London he tours and collaborates with musicians across Europe, where he appears regularly at top jazz spots. These collaborations and also ‘country’ and cultural experiences have led to many compositions and in particular, his acclaimed albums: A Journey / Coming Home / Insight / Discoveries. Maciek mainly plays acoustic and flamenco/classical guitars with various models of Godin guitar. While his favourite guitar is a Godin Grand Concert SA, he also plays a Tanglewood steel string acoustic guitar. He mostly plays with a plectrum and has his own picking style, he uses a lot of rhythm variations in his playing, and sometimes uses a fingerstyle, often switching from one to the other in one song. His style is soft, clean, melodic and highly emotional. An acclaimed performer, we are delighted to welcome Maciek to feature at this year’s Brecon Jazz Festival, where he gives this Friday special talk and performs on Saturday lunchtime with a Trio. Pysz has toured the UK on major funded tours to support the release of his albums and received a Grant for the Arts from Arts Council England on four occasions, and Jazz Services awards for recording and touring.  Recorded specially for Brecon Jazz Festival direct from Maciek’s home in Krakow (Poland). LINEUP: Maciek Pysz Solo (guitar) demo and talk. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/mayors-opening-welcome-brecon-jazz 2020-08-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/51d661561b28973b986e07fed0e795471c6769a4553a20f0d546ca1c2bd42dab.jpg Mayor’s Festival Opening, Our Welcome to Brecon - Fri, Set 1-A warm welcome to all from the Mayor of Brecon! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! On behalf of our partners, Ratio Studios and Vialma, Brecon Jazz Club members open with a welcoming introduction, before the Mayor of Brecon, Councillor Christopher Walsh, opens the event. In his address, the Mayor thanks the partners, all the musicians who are contributing, and the audience supporting the Festival online, wherever they live. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/en/videos/bryan-corbett-quartet-brecon-jazz 2020-08-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7bef24321ae9eaa8354d004b9075f76d0c4f4eca517716915d990b5461e34eee.jpg Bryan Corbett Quartet - Fri, Set 2-Watch this performance of the Bryan Corbett Quartet from the Brecon Jazz Festival. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Bryan Corbett is not only a distinguished performer of the jazz mainstream repertoire, but also an artist who pushes the boundaries, writing and performing original works with his hand-picked lineups. Bryan has featured as a soloist and in horn sections on numerous recordings; he has also been the soloist with the ‘BBC Concert Orchestra’ and Big Band Malopolski in Krakow, Poland. A past winner of the ‘Jerwood Rising Star’ accolade at Cheltenham International Festival, and the Quartet previously won the poll winner prize at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. In 2017, Corbett was the featured artist and curator of Birmingham Jazz Legends Festival. This BJF2020 concert-set with Ben Markland, Al Gurr and Neil Bullock creates a thrilling and super-cool atmosphere, with crisp expositions of three classic jazz numbers, made especially for the Festival. Recorded remotely in the UK. LINEUP:  Bryan Corbet (Trumpet, Flugel Horn), Al Gurr (Piano, Bass), Ben Markland (Bass), Neill Bullock (Drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/jazz-festival-de-cannes-en-1958 2023-01-12 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/31c7825242b70b8bca9c7f4af5e07d32dfc61227cbb18c1ead002ae6e9fda6c9.jpg Jazz Festival de Cannes en 1958-Profitez de ce formidable concert de 1958, rassemblant les grandes figures du jazz à Cannes, ainsi que de deux interviews exceptionnelles ! L’histoire d’amour entre le jazz et la Côte d'Azur est très ancienne, et devinez quoi ? Elle a commencé à Cannes ! Dans cet événement spectaculaire de 1958, les grands du jazz se sont donnés rendez-vous sur la Croisette : Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Sydney Bechet, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz… ils sont bien trop nombreux pour tous les citer ! Du swing au moderne, le Palais des Festivals résonna de l’enthousiasme du jazz. Cette archive de l’INA est enrichie de deux interviews exceptionnelles, celle du réalisateur Jean Cocteau, grand admirateur du jazz, et du batteur Kenny Clarke. Profitez de cette belle poésie musicale en vivant la belle vie sur la Côte d'Azur ! Director: Jean-Christophe Averty Performers: Sydney Bechet, Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Clarke, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Art Taylor, Roy Elridge... https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/ray-charles-a-antibes 2022-12-16 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d55e8ab673d2ff39aed7ea691d4eb1a08106da89341824a9064b75365943ca84.jpg Ray Charles à Antibes-Redécouvrez la légende Ray Charles dans ce concert du 21 juillet 1961 au festival de jazz d'Antibes Juan-les-Pins ! Pour son premier concert hors des États-Unis, en 1961, Ray Charles s’est rendu en France, au Festival de jazz d’Antibes Juan-les-Pins. Ce concert légendaire reprend vie grâce au travail des ingénieurs de l’INA, et nous pouvons ainsi voir et écouter “The Genius” diriger un octet de choc, et nous livrer l’une de ses meilleures performances vocale et pianistique. Cette même année, Ray Charles s’affirme en défenseur des droits civiques, grâce à Georgia on My Mind qui deviendra un hymne de la lutte, ainsi qu’en annulant un concert en apprenant que la venue du public serait soumis aux règles de ségrégation. Director: Performers: Ray Charles (piano, voix), Phillip Guilbeau (trompette), John Hunt (bugle), Hank Crawford (saxophone alto), David ‘Fathead’ Newman (saxophone ténor, flûte), Leroy Cooper (saxophone baryton), Edgar Willis (contrebasse), Bruno Carr (batterie), Margie Hendricks, Gwendolyn Berry, Pat Lyles, Darlene McCrea https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/ziv-taubenfeld-full-sun 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3d018f375a41d240f2df73c27aff5423ffb81a799c75d1306065e06c674c861b.jpg Ziv Taubenfeld Full Sun-Plongez dans l’atmosphère chaleureuse et créative de Full Sun dans ce concert du festival inJazz 2022. Full Sun trouve ses racines dans la créative communauté musicale d'Amsterdam. L'ensemble a vu le jour en 2018, à la suite d'un "jazz workshop" où un nombre croissant de musiciens s’est révélé sous la vision sonore des compositions de Taubenfeld. Le projet a joué dans différentes formations allant du quintette au septet dans des salles et des festivals aux Pays-Bas (BIMHUIS, Paradox, PlusEtage, et cetera) et à l'étranger (Allemagne, République tchèque, Belgique). Full Sun s'efforce de créer une atmosphère chaleureuse et créative lors de ses performances en utilisant des partitions graphiques, des mélodies ressemblant à des mantras, de la transmission et des grooves qui se déroulent lentement. Ou, comme le dit Ziv : "Les compositions et les improvisations guident l'ensemble à travers des chemins mystiques et encouragent les individus à l'auto-exploration dans un contexte de groupe - LE JAZZ !". L'improvisation sera toujours la principale inspiration de Ziv. L'amour de Ziv pour les artistes de jazz tels que Sonny Simmons et Don Cherry entraîne plusieurs dédicaces dans son répertoire. "Ces artistes ont une façon unique de transmettre le jazz et le swing en particulier. Mes principales préoccupations sont de garder leur esprit vivant, et parfois même leurs articulations. " Sur le plan de la composition, il s'est inspiré de la culture natufienne. "C'est une culture qui existait au Moyen-Orient il y a douze mille ans. Je crois qu'en faisant des recherches sur des cultures aussi anciennes, nous sommes capables de comprendre des éléments essentiels sur notre personnalité." Director: Performers: Ziv Taubenfeld (clarinette basse, balafon, gongs), Joost Buis (trombone), Nicolas Chientaroli (piano), Omer Govreen (contrebasse), Rozemarie Heggen (contrebasse), Onno Govaert (batterie, percussions) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/suzan-veneman-sextet 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/505f68bb531cadd43995591fdd76dc7228cde27d3937deb2fac1a2facf208d17.jpg Suzan Veneman Sextet-Découvrez la “musique de conte, expressive et remplie de mélodies et d'harmonies émouvantes” du Suzan Veneman Sextet. Au cours de la dernière décennie, la trompettiste Suzan Veneman s'est produite dans les clubs et les festivals des Pays-Bas avec un certain nombre de groupes et d'orchestres. C’est une compositrice et arrangeuse talentueuse, qui attire l'attention par son succès, tant aux États-Unis (où elle a étudié) qu'en Europe. Aujourd'hui, elle fait parler d’elle en tant que chef de groupe, son sextet étant son principal centre d'intérêt depuis 2019. Migrations of the Mind, le premier album du Suzan Veneman Sextet, est sorti en mars 2022. Suzan décrit ses compositions comme "une musique de conte, expressive et remplie de mélodies et d'harmonies émouvantes." Les années COVID ont été difficiles pour Suzan, tant sur le plan personnel que sur le plan artistique. "Jouer et écrire de la musique est devenu plus important que jamais, afin que nous puissions exprimer ce que nous ressentons et être entendus. Cela s'est traduit par le fait que nous jouons avec plus d'urgence, d'amour et de vigueur, et que nous nous sentons plus proches les uns des autres en tant que groupe. Nous avons besoin les uns des autres pour réussir et grandir, pour ne pas prendre ce que nous faisons pour acquis et évoluer pour devenir de meilleurs musiciens." Director: Performers: Suzan Veneman (trompette, bugle), Joao Driessen (saxophone ténor), Vincent Veneman (trombone), Timothy Banchet (piano), Tijs Klaassen (basse), Wouter Kühne (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/sanne-sanne 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/01a998bdf7fbd057019662868ac3a199cf7a2a2062d03eab11a6415dca4cd0ce.jpg Sanne Sanne-Que signifie jazz folk vocal ? Laissez Sanne Sanne vous le montrer dans ce concert du festival inJazz 2022 ! La chanteuse, vibraphoniste et compositrice primée Sanne Huijbregts n'est pas étrangère à inJazz. Elle a étonné le public avec ses structures de chansons mélodiques, inventives et parfois carrément excentriques, et s’est produit à nouveau à inJazz en 2022. Lorsqu'elle décrit comment elle est arrivée à ce point, elle ne mentionne pas seulement la bataille difficile pendant la pandémie. "La recherche de ce projet a été un long chemin. J'ai commencé à me développer en tant que percussionniste, entre autres choses. Au printemps 2021, mes nouvelles compositions étaient prêtes pour un projet, et j'ai prudemment commencé à jouer avec quelques personnes. Lors de la première répétition, c'était clair - c'est mon groupe, ce sont mes gars. Non seulement parce que ce sont d'incroyablement bons musiciens, mais aussi parce qu'ils me comprennent et comprennent ma musique à 100%." Lorsqu'on lui demande de décrire sa nouvelle musique, Sanne cite son manager : "Il utilise le terme 'jazz folk vocal'. Je l'ai formulé ainsi : 'Un amalgame de mes inspirations Becca Stevens, Laura Mvula, Bon Iver, les Punch Brothers, Radiohead et bien d'autres encore, avec un mélange de chant collaboratif, de percussions, d'alto, de basse et de batterie, où l'histoire de chaque composition est primordiale, et où la superposition asymétrique vous tient éveillé'. Mais peut-être que c'est exactement la définition du 'folk jazz vocal'." Director: Performers: Sanne Huijbregts (voix, vibraphone), Roosmarijn Tuenter (voix, alto), Pat Cleaver (basse, voix), Jeroen Batterink (batterie, voix) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/pietre 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0bfe0b8c515d1ea0155273e74d5d7714007e46057235c772f6ac53154b614ff8.jpg Pietre-Regardez ces têtes familières du jazz néerlandais vous raconter en musique leur expérience du confinement, tel un journal intime. Pour ceux qui suivent les évolutions du jazz néerlandais, ce groupe a quelques têtes familières. Pietre ("pierres" en italien) est le fruit du travail du bassiste Alessandro Fongaro, un quartet qu'il a réuni pendant le deuxième confinement, en 2021. Il décrit la musique qu'il a écrite comme "une sorte de journal intime, dans lequel j'ai rassemblé tout ce que j'ai vécu pendant cette période : l'amour, les peines de c&oelig;ur, les amitiés, etc." À propos de ses compagnons de groupe : "Ces dernières années, j'ai passé tellement de temps sur et en dehors de la scène avec Sun Mi et Nicolò que je peux fondamentalement les appeler “ma famille”. Quant à Jesse, c'est un musicien que j'ai appris à mieux connaître seulement pendant la pandémie. Nous avons commencé à jouer en duo et je suis tout de suite tombé amoureux de sa sensibilité, son énergie et son dévouement. Lorsque l'idée de Pietre a commencé à germer dans ma tête et que j'essayais d'imaginer comment je voulais que le groupe sonne, ce sont les trois musiciens que j'ai imaginés interpréter ma musique." Director: Performers: Nicolò Ricci (saxophone ténor), Jesse Schilderink (saxophone ténor et baryton), Alessandro Fongaro (contrebasse), Sun-Mi Hong (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/perseli 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3a547d10ecbe316b7dc932677072d7f11278d739094822163a82d124d11cd528.jpg Perselí-Laissez-vous porter par la diversité d’orchestration que vous offre Perselí. Voix, sax alto, trompette et contrebasse : une orchestration qui offre de multiples possibilités de son et de texture. Ajoutez à cela le fait qu'Alistair Payne, Fuensanta Méndez et José Soares sont des amis ayant partagé plusieurs projets de grande ampleur, et vous avez les ingrédients d'une recette musicale unique. Attendez-vous à entendre des passages improvisés qui ressemblent à ceux d'un groupe de chambre moderne, des chansons originales qui puisent dans un mélange de musique folklorique, et des paysages sonores qui imitent la nature et notre environnement. "Nous sommes inspirés par le processus", déclare Alistair. "Nous avons la chance d'être capables de composer ensemble, et de pouvoir rebondir sur les idées et les influences de chacun pour former un son entièrement unique. Nos influences couvrent de nombreux horizons musicaux. Arvo Pärt, Morton Feldman, Björk, Radiohead, Chico Buarque, Fausto, Maurice Ravel seraient la pointe de l'iceberg." Director: Performers: Alistair Payne (trompette), Fuensanta Méndez (voix, contrebasse), José Soares (saxophone alto) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/north-sea-string-quartet 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/bc02f963c86f411f6cb6b9b5f8fb80cebe538c44907bcc3ea43ea5fb8cf56dca.jpg North Sea String Quartet-Envie de découvrir du jazz de chambre ? Profitez de cette représentation du North Sea String Quartet au festival inJazz 2022. Vous pouvez l'appeler jazz de chambre, mais les membres du North Sea String Quartet seront les derniers à essayer de limiter leur travail par de simples descriptions stylistiques. En tant que musiciens improvisateurs à cordes, actifs sur la scène musicale néerlandaise, ils sont influencés par la musique classique, la musique du monde et la musique folklorique. Quatre esprits créatifs combinant leur plein potentiel et leurs divers antécédents musicaux, créant un son unique, et s'amusant beaucoup en le faisant. Avant de former le quatuor, tous les membres du NSSQ avaient déjà joué ensemble dans différents contextes. Un amour mutuel pour le quatuor à cordes et un désir partagé d'un groupe acoustique qui groove et swingue, qui évolue librement dans des improvisations collectives et maîtrise le son classique, les ont amenés à former le NSSQ à Rotterdam en 2016. Pendant la pandémie, George Dumitriu (qui s’est produit à inJazz en 2021 avec le projet Black Sea Songs) a rejoint le groupe. Le violoncelliste Thomas van Geelen raconte : "Cela nous a poussés, tant individuellement que collectivement, à réfléchir à notre musique et à expérimenter avec notre nouveau son, à faire des essais lors, par exemple, des concerts Balkonscènes, financés par le Dutch Performing Arts Fund. Maintenant, nous développons davantage notre répertoire, visant à enregistrer un album au début de 2023, qui reflétera l'époque dans laquelle nous sommes en ce moment." Director: Performers: Pablo Rodríguez (violon), George Dumitriu (violon), Yanna Pelser (alto), Thomas van Geelen (violoncelle) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/nefertiti-quartet 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/93635b7c5fa66cd22e5c4b8927e73b6cbc6413d0c22f8ce34d20f09e1b1c6309.jpg Nefertiti Quartet-Laissez-vous embarquer dans le voyage aux sons et textures changeants que vous propose le Nefertiti Quartet. Le Nefertiti Quartet explore l'improvisation depuis près d'une décennie. Après s'être rencontrés au Conservatoire de Paris en 2012, les quatre membres ont beaucoup joué tout en construisant un répertoire de compositions originales. Avec une instrumentation traditionnelle (saxophone, piano, contrebasse, batterie), le groupe s'efforce d'emmener sa musique vers de nouveaux horizons, offrant une palette allant de douces mélodies chantantes à des textures contemporaines et une improvisation totalement libre. "Nous pensons que de cette manière nous ne stagnons jamais, et nous emmenons l'auditeur dans ce voyage avec nous", déclare le contrebassiste du Nefertiti Quartet, Pedro Ivo Ferreira. En 2014, Ferreira est venu vivre à Amsterdam, donnant au groupe l'opportunité de travailler avec une plus large portée européenne. "Notre principale source d'inspiration est le jazz européen et la musique contemporaine. Au sein de Nefertiti, nous réalisons les arrangements tous ensemble. Nous aimons prendre notre temps pour peaufiner chaque morceau et donner la liberté à chaque personnalité musicale de briller. C'est ainsi que l'improvisation peut être dirigée par n'importe quel membre, sans accords préétablis, ce qui donne à la musique la liberté d'aller là où elle doit se traduire sur le moment." Director: Performers: Pedro Ivo Ferreira (contrebasse), Delphine Deau (piano), Camille Maussion (saxophone), Pierre Demange (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/mo-van-der-does-motet 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/51d19a75de6c21ba9c98d9e5ab4e2763904b2b4eb0ac8473ee0a2cf33d4ec688.jpg Mo van der Does Motet-Découvrez dans ce concert les compositions de Mo van der Does, un mélange de jazz actuel et passé, et de musique classique inspirée de Ravel et Brahms. Le saxophoniste et clarinettiste Mo van der Does est devenu l'un des jeunes musiciens de jazz les plus recherchés des Pays-Bas, et il n'est pas étranger à inJazz. Lors de l'édition de 2019, son quartet a fait forte impression sur la scène de Rotterdam. Le Motet a été mis constitué pour l'examen final de Mo au Conservatorium van Amsterdam la même année. Mo décrit son Motet comme "une formation jazz de sept musiciens avec la flexibilité d'un petit groupe et la force d'un orchestre." Les compositions de Mo s'inspirent de la musique jazz d'aujourd'hui (il mentionne les grands ensembles de Kit Downes et Pablo Held) et du passé (Mingus), ainsi que de la musique classique comme celle de Ravel et Brahms. "Notre objectif est de mettre en avant le son collectif tout en laissant de la place aux voix individuelles des membres du groupe. Sur scène, nous recherchons constamment cela en équilibrant la composition, l'orchestration et l'improvisation. Des grooves féroces, des passages mélancoliques et des éclats orchestraux." Un coup de pouce important pour le Motet est survenu - de manière inattendue - pendant la pandémie. Mo explique : "J'ai reçu une mission de composition du BIMHUIS pour soutenir les musiciens pendant la pandémie. Cela m'a donné la chance de composer pour le groupe pendant trois mois et de l'enregistrer ensuite au BIMHUIS. Un grand catalyseur pour le processus créatif et une merveilleuse opportunité". Director: Performers: Mo van der Does (saxophone alto, clarinette, composition), Jessie Brevé (clarinette basse), Alistair Payne (trompette), Matthias van den Brande (saxophone ténor), Floris Kappeyne (piano), Tijs Klaassen (contrebasse), Wouter Kühne (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/matthijs-geerts-group 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0c40aa6919d30c611fb78175267b22e8488908839c9094a229bb401aa06b9034.jpg Matthijs Geerts Group-Écoutez Matthijs Geerts et son groupe jouer leur musique comme s’ils racontaient une histoire. Le claviériste Matthijs Geerts est l'un des musiciens les plus en vue aux Pays-Bas depuis plusieurs années. Vous l'avez peut-être vu jouer avec GreyHeads, Marutyri et DESH. Avec son propre groupe et la sortie en octobre 2021 de Lost In Reverse, il se place fièrement sous le feu des projecteurs. Dans sa bio, il décrit l'idée derrière sa musique comme "un nouveau modèle pour connecter les mondes acoustique et électronique", ce qui l'aide à créer "le jazz contemporain dans sa forme la plus hybride." C'est la pandémie qui a réuni le Matthijs Geerts Group. "J'ai soudainement eu plus de temps pour travailler sur mes propres morceaux", dit-il. "De la musique originale que j'avais en vue depuis un moment. J'ai fait quelques maquettes et envoyé des démos à des amis de longue date, des amis que je connais grâce à nos études au Codarts de Rotterdam. Lors de notre première répétition, nous étions vraiment sur la même longueur d’onde musicalement en tant que groupe, et à partir de ce moment-là, nous avons continué à façonner notre musique." Matthijs a un large intérêt pour la musique, qui se traduit dans ses compositions comme dans son jeu. Des passages rapides et éblouissants, une structure harmonique profonde et des textures sonores nuancées, tous sont abordés. "Chaque composition a sa propre histoire à raconter. Parfois, nous nous y référons comme à de l'énergie, une énergie que nous traduisons par la composition et l'improvisation en musique." Director: Performers: Matthijs Geerts (piano), Jesse Schilderink (saxophone), Michiel Stekelenburg (guitare), Johannes Fend (contrebasse), Davy Henket (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/marta-arpini-pocket-orchestra 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/769086e536f1601c7fc256dc8d16c808e88dfa513d0ed5232d9094ccda6dd991.jpg Marta Arpini pocket orchestra-Découvrez Marta Arpini et son orchestre de poche, dans cette performance lors du festival inJazz 2022. La compositrice, chanteuse et guitariste Marta Arpini n'est pas étrangère à inJazz. Son “pocket orchestra” (orchestre de poche) est né en 2021 dans le studio d'enregistrement, comme une extension de son quintet semi-acoustique de longue date. Elle s'est produite à “l’édition live stream” inJazz 2020 avec ce projet, appelé Forest Light. Pour son nouvel album, “I Am a Gem”, Marta a voulu élargir le line-up et intégrer plus de couleurs à la palette, "donnant à ma musique un nouvel habit", comme elle le dit. "Maintenant, je suis impatiente d'avoir la chance de pouvoir l'emmener aussi sur scène, de se produire tous ensemble et de présenter l'album avec tous ses arrangements et ses sons." Marta Arpini est originaire de Crema (Italie), et vit à Amsterdam. Elle a étudié le chant jazz (licence) au Civici Corsi di Jazz de Milan, où elle a obtenu son diplôme avec la meilleure note en 2017. En même temps, elle a étudié la littérature moderne à l'Università Statale degli Studi di Milano. Marta s'est spécialisée dans le chant jazz avec un programme de master au Conservatorium van Amsterdam (2017 - 2019). Director: Performers: Marta Arpini (voix, compositions, arrangements, guitare électrique), Massimo Imperatore (guitare électrique, guitare acoustique), Adrian Moncada (piano, synthétiseur), Mauro Cottone (basse), Giacomo Camilletti (batterie, percussions), Līva Dumpe (voix), Sanne Huijbregts (voix, kalimbas, xylophone, percussions), Ketija Ringa-Karahona (flûte traversière), Jessie Brevé (clarinette basse), Charalampos Chronis (trombone) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/kotokid 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/aea2c5e706b67b88c93f63752ee04492b508e226240e7c4ee169fa7f0c5e3c2d.png kotokid-Découvrez kotokid et leur mélange de jazzfusion des années 80 avec le R&B, qui joue avec les nouveaux sons et textures des synthétiseurs, séquenceurs et boîtes à rythmes. Êtes-vous prêt pour un puissant mélange de jazz fusion des années 80, de R&B alternatif moderne et de soul ? Avec kotokid, le bassiste/producteur Freek Mulder montre son penchant pour les synthétiseurs analogiques, les séquenceurs et les boîtes à rythmes. "Ils m'inspirent pour trouver de nouveaux sons et de nouvelles textures", dit-il, et il compare la production de son trio à "un mur de son, avec la dynamique et l'énergie d'un groupe de fusion live". Freek et ses camarades de groupe ont tous étudié le jazz au Conservatorium van Amsterdam. La pandémie a accéléré les choses pour kotokid. "À cause de la pandémie, je ne pouvais plus tellement jouer en live. Comme c'était la plus grande partie de mon travail, j'avais plus de temps pour me concentrer sur la production de musique. Le fait d'y consacrer plus de temps m'a permis de découvrir le potentiel de la musique sur laquelle je travaillais. Cela a également libéré de l'espace dans l'agenda des membres de mon groupe pour expérimenter. Nous avons eu le temps de nous réunir, d'enregistrer un EP live et des vidéos, et de développer notre son." Director: Performers: Freek Mulder (guitare basse, synthés, séquenceurs), Maarten Cima (guitare), Jonathan Szegedi (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/ildo-nandja-trio 2022-12-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5c4cf6f2208a32256466ed303ae23a5336ab9c99c6a58154cc247f66a3e6f946.jpg Ildo Nandja Trio-Découvrez le trio d’Ildo Nandja, musicien originaire du Mozambique qui voit la musique comme un instrument de prise de conscience. Né au Mozambique, Ildo Nandja a obtenu en 2016 un master avec mention honorifique du Conservatorium Maastricht, où il a également enseigné en 2019-2020. Le Trio Ildo Nandja existe sous deux formes : un trio de pianos et un trio de guitares. "J'aime le son des deux groupes", explique-t-il. "En raison du déménagement de Maastricht à Rotterdam pendant le Covid, il s'est avéré difficile de continuer avec mon groupe précédent. On m'a demandé de me produire dans certains festivals, alors j'ai appelé quelques musiciens que j'avais rencontrés et avec lesquels j'avais une forte connexion pour jouer avec moi." Des artistes tels qu'Anders Jormin et Shai Maestro, ainsi que son ancien professeur John Goldsby, ont inspiré la musique d'Ildo. Mais il est animé par bien d’autres choses. Pãz A Todos est le titre de son premier album de 2016, très acclamé, qui a remporté un certain succès dans les charts de jazz panafricains. En tant qu'activiste et bâtisseur de paix engagé dans la construction communautaire, Ildo voit sa musique comme un instrument et un support qui exprime une prise de conscience sur la situation du monde. Il cherche à aborder des questions qui peuvent contribuer à l'amélioration du monde, telles que l'unité, la justice, l'égalité et la cohésion sociale, pour n’en citer que quelques-unes. Director: Performers: Ildo Nandja (basse), Andrew Moreno (guitare), Martin Hafizi (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/celano-badenhorst-baggiani 2022-12-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a3b2e8a6316f9052963e0a86750847d8652bce000a5d2799d042b89355c4b55e.jpg Celano, Badenhorst, Baggiani-Regardez ces quatre musiciens partager leur amour pour la beauté, le groove, la virtuosité et la simplicité dans ce concert donné au festival inJazz 2022. Guillermo Celano et Marcos Baggiani se sont rencontrés en 2001 à Amsterdam. Immergés dans la scène jazz/impro éclectique de la ville, ils ont dirigé ensemble plusieurs groupes. Ils jouent avec Joachim Badenhors depuis 2013. Ils se sont découverts une connexion profonde dans leur amour de la beauté, du groove, du bruit, de l'abstraction, de la virtuosité et de la simplicité. En 2018, le trio a sorti son premier album Lili & Marleen chez Clean Feed Records, salué par la critique aux Pays-Bas et à l'étranger. À cette époque, le trio avait déjà commencé à accueillir des invités de marque. En 2019, au club de jazz Paradox de Tilburg, Wolfert Brederode a rejoint la bande pour la première fois, et la magie a opéré. Après une parenthèse lors de la pandémie, sort un nouvel album étonnant appelé Carnet Imaginaire (Challenge Records, 2022). La musique de cet album a été composée et développée au cours des deux dernières années. Elle reflète avant tout le désir d'une communication profondément humaine. Guillermo Celano déclare : "Nous avons été complètement déboussolés. La musique est le grand amour de notre vie et nous a aidés une fois de plus à traverser ces moments difficiles." Director: Performers: Joachim Badenhorst (chœurs, clarinette, clarinette basse, saxophone ténor), Guillermo Celano (guitare électrique), Wolfert Brederode (piano), Marcos Baggiani (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/dishwasher 2022-12-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/af42aea172457f935f0da2b698015bd8805295136334404ce29ecf7d1d516871.jpg Dishwasher_-Voici un concert de jazz pour les non-jazzistes ! Laissez-vous charmer par le groupe belge Dishwasher_. Lorsqu'on leur demande de décrire leur musique, ce trio a une réponse toute prête et bien déterminée : Dishwasher_ fait du jazz pour les non-jazzistes. Leur but ? Abattre tous les murs possibles entre les genres pour créer un son et un style qui respirent la fraîcheur. Les trois Dishwashers_ sont originaires de Gand (Belgique), mais la bassiste Louise et le batteur Arno se sont rencontrés pendant leurs études de bachelor au Conservatorium Maastricht, considéré comme le conservatoire le plus international d'Europe. Après avoir rencontré le saxophoniste/synthésiste Werend, ils ont commencé à jammer et à faire des concerts d'improvisation libre, ce qui a finalement conduit à Dishwasher_. "Nous avons commencé juste avant la pandémie, un mois avant”, raconte Louise. "Au début, nous ne pouvions pas nous réunir autant que nous le voulions. À la place, nous avions beaucoup de temps pour écrire de la musique et faire nos propres expériences. Ces expériences ont été amenées en répétition ensuite, ce qui était génial." "Dishwasher_ est une fusion de plusieurs choses. Nous admirons la musique assistée par ordinateur comme ce que font Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, mais nous sommes aussi influencés par les grands du jazz. Nous aimons les musiciens et les groupes qui mélangent différents genres pour en faire une chose cohérente : STUFF., Niels Broos x Jamie Peet, Frank Zappa, Smandem - pour n'en citer que quelques-uns." Director: Performers: Louise Van Den Heuvel (basse), Werend Van Den Bossche (saxophone, synthétiseur), Arno Grootaers (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/chatlein-i-su-zumbi 2022-12-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e8f72b7f15f6b9022d12c56f99c197c6808378eda4f7b5a0e5a0e6330b504961.jpg Chatlein i su Zumbi-Explorez l’histoire de la musique afro-curacienne avec Vernon Chatlein et son groupe au festival inJazz 2022. Vernon Chatlein est un compositeur et un musicien aux multiples visages. Originaire de Curaçao, il a vécu à Cuba pendant deux ans, où il a étudié la musique. Il s'est installé aux Pays-Bas en 2009 pour étudier avec le parrain du jazz de Curaçao, le pianiste Randal Corsen. Sur son premier album Peace, Love & Music (2017), Vernon a lié le jazz et le latin jazz avec les rythmes des Antilles. Depuis, il a joué avec de nombreux groupes et projets, dont plusieurs productions théâtrales. La présence de Vernon Chatlein au festival inJazz a suivi le projet de recherche qu'il a entrepris lors d'un séjour à Curaçao pendant la pandémie. Son exploration d'une ancienne archive sonore appelée Zikinza l'a conduit à travers l'histoire de la musique afro-curacienne, et lui a appris à connaître ses contributeurs et ses pionniers. Comme premier résultat en 2021, il a présenté “Voices from Letters : Imershón” sur scène, une ode théâtrale à ses ancêtres. Chatlein i su Zumbi est l'étape suivante, alimentée par le mystérieux style musical appelé Muzik di Zumbi. Attendez-vous à un mélange de percussions traditionnelles de Curaçao, intégré à la musique de chambre avec des éléments de jazz. Director: Performers: Vernon Chatlein (percussions), Lidrick Solognier (percussions), Sophie Anglionin (piano), Franklin Caesar Breeveld (flûte, clarinette basse), Nathan Klumperbeek (basse) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/artvark 2022-12-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d326b11914494a68e672463208689406a9bed0a10fc9fe5c8977202ba8870259.jpg Artvark-Rendez-vous au festival inJazz 2022 pour voir le quatuor de saxophone Artvark présenter son dernier album intitulé Mother of Thousand. Artvark : un groupe de quatre saxophones sans limite. C'est le saxophoniste alto Rolf Delfos qui eut l'idée en 2005 : quatre personnages complètement différents, dans la musique comme dans la vie. Le ténor Mete Erker raconte : "Rolf nous connaissait tous les trois, mais nous ne nous connaissions pas tous les trois. Nous nous sommes tout de suite entendus, et après 17 ans, nous ne pouvons toujours pas nous arrêter de parler et de jouer. Nous sommes toujours en train de nous réinventer et de réinventer notre musique." Le dernier album d'Artvark (de septembre 2021) s'appelle Mother of Thousand, et peut être considéré comme l’épanouissement de la vie lors de la pandémie. Mete : "La pandémie nous a donné du temps et de la concentration. Nous avons commencé à travailler sur un nouvel album. Bart Wirtz, notre saxophoniste alto, a construit un nouveau studio entièrement équipé. Cela nous a donné l'occasion de nous engager dans une façon d'écrire complètement nouvelle pour nous : en enregistrant de petites idées, en les superposant et en les traitant." Mete mentionne des inspirations comme Arvo Pårt et Aphex Twin, ainsi que la musique de Philip Glass, avec qui Artvark a eu l'honneur de donner un concert en 2019. En 2022, Artvark s'est produit avec l'auteur-compositeur Pitou et avec le champion du monde de breakdance Menno van Gorp. Ce fut toute une aventure, depuis le cadre initial de la musique de chambre, à jouer de la musique d'autres quatuors de saxophones, jusqu'à se débarrasser des pupitres, écrire leur propre musique, puisant dans un son original, inspiré par toutes les musiques et autres formes d'art. "Nous aimons jouer en tant que quatuor, et nous aimons collaborer. Consultez notre site Web pour avoir un aperçu du large éventail de projets dans lesquels nous sommes impliqués." Director: Performers: Mete Erker (saxophone ténor), Bart Wirtz (saxophone), Rolf Delfos (saxophone), Peter Broekhuizen (saxophone) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/kurt-elling-et-indra-rios-moore 2022-06-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/01d8e10b7d5f8f31404ddf88dd90372b0e3a5dc2952c101109aad4a5734620ae.png Kurt Elling et Indra Rios Moore-Une série intimiste de 2020. Avec l'équipe des Live from Abbey Road Sessions, la série Jazz@ crée un espace où les musiciens peuvent vraiment briller. La salle est simple, le public est restreint, le son est excellent et la caméra est 4K. Ici, des artistes internationaux issus d'un mélange de genres et de cultures peuvent s'éloigner du bruit et laisser respirer leur art. Il s'agit du dernier épisode d'une série fantastique, avec deux chanteurs de classe mondiale pour clôturer le spectacle. Le premier est le grand Kurt Elling, un chanteur moderne avec toute la prestance, le talent et le charme des anciens crooners. Kurt a décroché un contrat avec Blue Note à partir d'une bande démo dans les années 1990 et s'est depuis construit une carrière comme l'un des chanteurs de jazz les plus fiables et les plus attachants du monde. Ayant partagé la scène avec Al Jarreau, Jon Hendricks, Buddy Guy et bien d'autres, il est aussi bon que n'importe qui et serait aussi à l'aise à la tête du big band de Basie qu'à chanter la sérénade à de petits publics dans des lieux intimes. Indra Rios-Moore est connue comme la ""voix céleste du jazz"", une chanteuse d'un talent suprême qui ajoute sa propre touche de modernité aux traditions jumelles du jazz et du blues. Son père, Donald Moore, était contrebassiste avec des artistes tels que Sonny Rollins, Archie Shepp et Elvin Jones. Indra reprend le flambeau, cette fois en tant que leader, chantant devant ses accompagnateurs habituels et se forgeant une solide réputation au Danemark et en Scandinavie avant de s'imposer sur la scène internationale. Elle démarre avec son tube, une interprétation de la vieille chanson ""Little Black Train"". Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/lucky-peterson 2022-06-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/196a556e68d0975fd2a102df6533a8e37e3f764d74d40273a579670d8a2f67fb.png Lucky Peterson-Une célébration de 50 ans de carrière. C’est un an après ce concert à la Semaine internationale du jazz de Burghausen que s’éteint le grand Lucky Peterson. Il laisse derrière lui un héritage immense : véritable prodige de la guitare blues et de l’orgue, il commence à jouer dès l’âge de 3 ans. Nous sommes alors dans les années 60 à New York, et très rapidement, il commence à enregistrer des albums sous le nom de Little Lucky Peterson. Ce concert de 2019 s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une tournée qu’il organise pour célébrer ses cinquante ans de carrière. Il est rejoint sur scène par The Organization, un groupe avec lequel il collabore à de multiples reprises, ainsi que par sa femme, la chanteuse Tamara Tramell. Vêtu d'un pork pie hat et d’une veste jaune vif, Lucky Peterson jongle entre l’orgue et la guitare, il régale le public de ce répertoire qu’il a contribué à populariser, et l’on est immédiatement touché par sa bonne humeur contagieuse, sa personnalité, son audace, toutes ces qualités qui ont fait de lui l’artiste qu’il est, dès ses débuts. Outre ses propres tubes, il interprète Voodoo Child du légendaire Jimi Hendrix, Little Red Rooster de Willie Dixon (son mentor, qui le repère lorsqu’il a cinq ans) et Superstition de Stevie Wonder. Lorsqu’il descend de scène pour jouer au milieu du public, il crée un moment de pure connexion et son don pour la musique devient alors clair comme de l’eau de roche : il était un véritable canal, à travers lequel la grande Histoire de la musique afro-américaine pouvait résonner et rassembler des spectateurs de toutes origines. Director: Performers: Lucky Peterson — Pianiste, guitariste, organiste, chanteur; Raul Valdes — Batteur; Shawn Kellerman — Guitariste; Timothy Waites — Bassiste; Rachid Guissous — Pianiste; Tamara Tramell — Chanteuse https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/sound-of-new-york-stefon-harris 2022-06-14 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c34e2eee0d2bcb3b3d54c1c5b9cc2958fd780c4397b72d9bc1b5015f68f49bfc.png Sound of New York, Stefon Harris-Un documentaire de Gloria Rebecchi. Dans sa série documentaire The Sound of New York (« Le son de New York »), Gloria Rebecchi dresse le portrait de dix artistes qui ont une forte influence sur la scène jazz new-yorkaise et, par extension, sur la musique improvisée dans le monde entier. Le vibraphoniste Stefon Harris est l’un d’entre eux, et l’un des rares à être nés à New York ! Enfant, il rêve de rejoindre le célébrissime Orchestre philharmonique de New York, jusqu’à ce qu’il découvre la musique du grand Charlie Parker. Il signe avec le label Blue Note dans les années 90 et depuis, il collectionne les récompenses prestigieuses et collabore avec de nombreux grands noms, dans le monde entier et dans tous les genres. C’est sa présence sur scène et sa virtuosité éblouissante qui ont fait de lui l’artiste qu’il est. Traditionnellement, les vibraphonistes ont toujours tenu une place importante dans la composition en jazz, et Stefon Harris remplit parfaitement cette mission. À travers sa discographie très riche et les projets qu’il mène en parallèle tels que Harmony Cloud, une application qu’il a inventée et qui aide les utilisateurs à entraîner leur oreille, peu importe leur niveau, il s’avère être un chercheur en plus d’être un éducateur. Écouter Stefon Harris, que ce soit sur Harmony Clouds ou à ses concerts, aide à développer notre oreille, notre compréhension de l’harmonie en ressort enrichie, et nos sens ravivés. Director: Performers: Stefon Harris — Vibraphoniste https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/rhoda-scott-ladies-all-star 2022-06-14 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/60341743a5016a443ea9ec101c1b9a516abbfc4f517047f962540e15db1e5026.png Rhoda Scott - « Ladies All Star »-Découvrez celle qu’on appelle « l’organiste aux pieds-nus », entourée des meilleures jazzwomen de la scène internationale, dans ce concert du Festival Jazz à la Villette de 2018. Née dans le New Jersey en 1938, l’organiste et chanteuse américaine Rhoda Scott est repérée à Harlem par Count Basie et en France par Eddie Barclay grâce à qui elle enregistre rapidement des albums. Installée en France depuis un demi-siècle, celle qu’on appelle « l’organiste aux pieds-nus » est l’ambassadrice de l’orgue Hammond dans l’Hexagone. Popularisé dans le jazz par Jimmy Smith, cet instrument équipant traditionnellement les églises noires migre dans le monde du jazz, révélant des merveilles. Rhoda est par ailleurs la pionnière d’un mouvement de féminisation de la scène jazz internationale et, depuis 2004, elle s’entoure des meilleures instrumentistes – comme à cette édition du Festival Jazz à la Villette de 2018, avec les batteuses Anne Paceo et Julie Saury, le trompettiste Julien Alour et les saxophonistes Géraldine Laurent, Lisa Cat-Berro et Sophie Alour. Avec une forte couleur de swing, le titre de leur album, « We Free Queens », donne le ton. Director: Performers: Rhoda Scott — Organiste; Sophie Alour — Saxophoniste; Lisa Cat-Berro — Saxophoniste. Avec : Julie Saury — Batteur; Julien Alour — Trompettiste; Géraldine Laurent — Saxophoniste https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/bb-king-en-direct 2022-06-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c680bc22ceb4c1645323f6ade623920d2b324b23ca8f1cb3e23f0cc1d073b4ea.png BB King en direct-Le roi du blues dans une soirée unique en 1996. Le roi du blues offfrait une soirée unique au festival de Juan-les-Pins en 1996. Sa relation avec le lieu était à la fois personnelle et spirituelle. BB était considéré par beaucoup comme l'héritier vivant du blues, et la ville de Juan-les-Pins est avec la Nouvelle-Orléans, le berceau de la musique jazz. Ce qui explique pourquoi BB se sentait si à l'aise là-bas : « J'adore Juan. À Juan, je me sens comme un poisson dans l'eau. », avait-il confié. Plusieurs fois présent au festival, il y travaille inlassablement son jeu, encouragé par un public déjà conquis par chacune de ses notes. Avec sa Gibson « Lucille » élevant de douces notes dans l'air de la nuit, il s'adresse au public : « c'est ma façon de me souvenir ... j'ai soixante-dix ans ... quand je vous regarde, je pense que c'est une chance d'être vivant et de vous voir tous ici avec vos jeunes et beaux visages souriants. » Il se lance dans une interprétation magistrale de « Blues Man », avant de s'attaquer à certains de ses morceaux célèbres, dont « Rock Me, Baby », « Five Long Years » et « Guess Who ». Il n'y a qu'un seul BB King, et ses prouesses le montrent dans ce concert où tout coule semble couler de source, d'une manière dont il est seul capable. Director: Performers: BB King — Bandleader, guitariste, baryton; Tony James Toney — Pianiste, clavier électrique; Leon Warren — Guitare électrique; James Bolden — Trompettiste; Melvin Jackson — Saxophoniste; Michael Doster — Bassiste; Calep H. Emphrey Jr. — Batteur, percussioniste; Tony Coleman — Batteur; Walter King — Saxophoniste; Gary Moore — Guitare électrique https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/duke-ellington-son-orchestre 2022-06-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/10bbd44412073b46f967048b4a2e6f2f973b3cef134bf71e44ca32406aab70a9.png Duke Ellington & son orchestre-Regardez Duke Ellington et son orchestre de stars jouer à l'emblématique salle Pleyel de Paris. Au sommet de sa carrière, Duke Ellington est rien de moins qu'un dieu de la musique, un génie audacieux sachant insuffler à chaque note sa charge de rêve, rendant des sonorités complexes familières de presque tous les auditeurs. Il est également l'une des premières superstars afro-américaines du XXe siècle et reste un modèle de grâce et charme, à une époque où les prestations de musiciens noirs étaient réduites et contrôlées. Pourtant, après deux décennies de succès, la carrière d'Ellington connaît un déclin dans les années 50. Le swing était une vieille rengaine et les germes du rock'n'roll commençaient à éclore, dépassant les sons d'avant-guerre. Aussi, un bon nombre de musiciens le quittent au profit d'autres groupes – même si l'inimitable Clark Terry le rejoint à cette période. C'est un concert au Newport Jazz Festival de 1956 qui ranime le tapage médiatique autour d'Ellington en chef d'orchestre – après une entrée en scène légendaire, il y mènera son orchestre jusqu’à point d’heure, faisant la une des journaux. Ce concert, tourné à Paris en 1958, prend part à une tournée européenne autour du légendaire Ellington, et du nouveau buzz autour de sa musique. Le duc était bien connu des foules de Paris, une ville qu’il chérissait particulièrement (la France est la première à le considérer comme une célébrité, sans égard à sa race). Il y livre certaines de ses compositions les plus appréciées, avec énergie et mesure, comme « Caravan » et « Take the A Train », avec le brillant Clark Terry en soliste. Director: Performers: Billy Strayhorn — Pianiste; Jimmy Woode — Contrebassiste; Sam Woodyard — Batteur; Cat Anderson — Trompettiste; Ray Nance — Chanteur, trompettiste; John Sanders — Tromboniste; Jimmy Hamilton — Clarinettiste; Clark Terry — Trompettiste; Paul Gonsalves — Saxophoniste; Ozzie Bailey — Chanteur; Nelson Williams — Trompettiste; Shorty Baker — Trompettiste https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/miles-davis-et-compagnie 2022-06-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5cdc35580b279317f0ed52a503143d332ee448a3c5a9502a918bf14a8432a93c.png Miles Davis et compagnie-En 1969, cinq héros du jazz se sont réunis pour une tournée inoubliable. "Ces images fantastiques montrent Miles Davis – une immense figure du jazz – à un moment très particulier de sa carrière. Les journalistes et écrivains aiment découper sa carrière musicale en différentes périodes représentant un tournant de la musique américaine : les années Bebop, la naissance du Cool, du Hard Bop, The First Quintet (aux côtés de John Coltrane), Kind of Blue, The Second Quintet (avec Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter et Tony Williams)… Il est à lui-même un formidable résumé de l’histoire du jazz. Pourtant, à ce stade, en 1969, Miles dirigeait le « Lost Quintet » (Quintette perdu), nommé ainsi parce que l’ensemble se produisait dans les studios sans jamais donner leur nom. On y retrouve une rangée de star stupéfiante : Miles Davis à la trompette, Chick Corea au piano électrique, Jack DeJohnette à la batterie, Wayne Shorter au saxophone et Dave Holland à la basse. Tous étaient des aventuriers de la musique repoussant les frontières de chaque genre avec audace dans un nouvel espace musical de la fin des années 60 / début des années 70. Ils n'ont tourné ensemble que pendant un an – ce concert est un document précieux pour les amateurs de jazz. L'année suivante, la plupart des musiciens, à l'exception de DeJohnette, participeront à l'enregistrement de « Bitches Brew », reconnu comme l'un des plus grands disques de jazz de tous les temps, un cocktail explosif de rock électrique, de funk et de musique improvisée." Director: Performers: Miles Davis — Bandleader, trompettiste; Dave Holland — Bassiste Chick Corea — Clavier électrique; Wayne Shorter — Saxophoniste, Saxophoniste ténor; Jack DeJohnette — Batteur https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/chick-corea-et-compagnie 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0e74476b87db94bf774641d0e972e23b12371eba5908ef8d8e04906afbdb731f.png Chick Corea Akoustik Band-Corea se dévoile comme jamais dans ce concert acoustique à la fois élégant et intimiste Pianiste virtuose et fervent partisan de la fusion du jazz avec d'autres genres musicaux, Chick Corea monte sur la scène de l'un des hauts lieux du monde classique dans ce concert de 1997, la Philharmonie de Munich. Entre standards de jazz intemporels et compositions originales interprétées dans la formation minimaliste de piano, d'une basse et d'une batterie, Corea vous emmène dans un voyage au c&oelig;ur des racines de son univers musical.   Director: Performers: Chick Corea (piano), Bob Berg (saxophone), Eddie Gomez (basse), Steve Gadd (batterie) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/dave-holland-quintet 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/8a86d8a7303ed12db38025ec4a14cbc17aa52168a2d3d94f50c95677bfe0e510.png Dave Holland Quintet-Regardez le contrebassiste Dave Holland donner une performance énergique au Festival des arts de Fribourg. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/sons-de-new-york-theo-croker 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/20c815509afdef718ee03fcb6735db8ea36de1a2d398977e34e1cb3bff33f466.png Sons de New York : Theo Croker-Quel est le son de la Grosse Pomme aujourd'hui ? Theo Croker a beau ne pas y être né, il la connaît mieux que personne… Sa vocation de mordu de jazz ? Elle lui vient de son grand-père, le célèbre trompettiste Doc Cheatham. C’est d’ailleurs à son enterrement que le petit Théo se produit pour la première fois sur scène. C’est le début d’une belle histoire d’amour avec la musique qui, en 25 ans, lui fera parcourir le globe, des rues de Shanghai à celles de New York où il fonde ses groupes, le Theo Croker Sextet et l’Afrosonic Orchestra & Collective. Si il est résolument contemporain, son style n’en est pas moins un retour aux racines du jazz, à cette rencontre originelle des genres, des idées et des envies pour raconter la plus belle des histoires : celle des âmes et des hommes.    Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/sons-de-new-york-mark-turner 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fea692c5b8ce2475472a87ff5c9e367a3544e60179ea5efb4b5344c02d80df74.png Sons de New York : Mark Turner-Quel est le son de la Grosse Pomme aujourd'hui ? Le saxophone de Mark Turner lui donne voix et vie comme nul autre... “Le meilleur jazzman que vous ayez jamais entendu.” On ne saurait être plus clair ! Et les louanges du New York Times sont loin d'être vaines…Fils spirituel de Wayne Marsh et John Coltrane, Mark Turner fait vibrer les scènes du tout New York et du monde depuis maintenant presque 50 ans. Son style personnel, ses talents d’improvisateurs et ses compositions stimulantes en font l’une des figures les plus influentes du jazz actuel. Dans ce documentaire musical, il se raconte comme jamais. Êtes-vous prêt à vous laisser emporter ?    Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/sons-de-new-york-gerald-clayton 2022-06-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/41fe1736a07f77147a5b325fccd9a53243ae399e2df4dc7eb9791053836fe1a4.png Sons de New York : Gerald Clayton-Quel est le son de la Grosse Pomme aujourd'hui ? Dans une irrésistible fusion des genres, le jeune Gerald Clayton vous répond . "J'ai toujours été attiré par différents types de mélodies, d'harmonies et de grooves. Combiner ces influences, c’est communier avec l'esprit et les émotions de la musique, et essayer de transmettre ces mêmes émotions avec sincérité." Que ceux qui disent que le jazz est mort aillent se rhabiller ! Avec 4 nominations aux Grammies, trois albums en tant que leader, plusieurs projets studio en tant que sideman et d'innombrables concerts dans le monde entier, Gerald Clayton s'est imposé comme une figure de proue de la nouvelle génération du jazz. Salué par le New York Times pour sa "présence de poids", il est en passe de laisser sa propre trace dans la longue et riche tradition du jazz. Découvrez cette étoile montante et n'oubliez pas de lui témoigner votre admiration en cliquant sur le c&oelig;ur.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/the-wynton-marsalis-septet 2022-06-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/954eef3bb2ff9a280795b11a51e585075ad473a9ccf7c24367528605cef25716.png The Wynton Marsalis Septet-Regardez le Wynton Marsalis Septet interpréter en direct l'album In This House, On This Morning. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/maceo-parker-roots-revisited 2022-06-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7f8bc3363ad32da0cd02c68c696d029ca3d6d391f813212c5fce958873c68596.jpg Maceo Parker & Roots Revisited-Le saxophoniste Maceo Parker présente son album Roots Revisited au Theaterhaus Stuttgart. "J'aime simplement toute la musique." Je ne sais pas vous, mais ce message candide de Maceo Parker me met vraiment du baume au c&oelig;ur ! On ne saurait imaginer meilleure introduction à son album Roots Revisited, hommage généreux au jazz des années 1960 qu'il vous interprète en direct depuis Stuttgart dans ce concert de 1991. Plongez dans ce programme haut en couleurs et n'oubliez pas de l'ajouter à votre bibliothèque jazz sur Vialma ! Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/miles-davis 2022-05-20 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/838f3ebd377cb9c9f68d558e5e38b8157191bdce676c3f5afc554bb3b99cca44.png Miles Davis-Découvrez un moment unique de la carrière de Miles Davis grâce à ces images rares de 1969. Ces images fantastiques montrent Miles Davis - le plus grand et le plus célèbre visage du jazz - à un moment très particulier de sa carrière, alors qu'il dirigeait le "Lost Quintet", ainsi nommé parce que cette formation particulière ne se produisait que sur scene, sans jamais enregistrer en studio. C'est un groupe stupéfiant : Miles Davis à la trompette, Chick Corea au piano électrique, Jack DeJohnette à la batterie, Wayne Shorter au saxophone et Dave Holland à la basse. Tous étaient des maîtres de la fusion, des auteurs qui repoussaient les limites de la vision et de l'audace dans le nouvel espace musical de la fin des années 60 et du début des années 70. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/chick-corea-a-berlin 2022-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a4604d30ccda05993da8a35d1e9c6c340528a72f5edc7dc336ff95d63edba4a6.png Chick Corea et compagnie-Chick Corea et Gary Burton font leur première apparition en duo depuis de nombreuses années au Klaviersommer de Munich. Dans ce concert de 1992, le claviériste de légende Chick Corea s’associe à Bob Berg au saxophone, Eddie Gomez à la contrebasse et Steve Bass aux percussions. Au cours d’une tournée mondiale mémorable dont nous vous présentons ici un extrait, ce quatuor a donné une nouvelle inflexion au jazz, montrant qu’il pouvait être tout à la fois : traditionnel, mais aussi innivant, funky et en fusion totale avec les autres genres musicaux.     Director: Performers: Chick Corea (piano), Gary Burton (vibraphone) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/michel-petrucciani-trio 2022-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0c1665dccdabc45f2009c093b698063a0271fcf3418c858cc26ff41086337acd.jpg Michel Petrucciani Trio-L'amour de la musique ne connaît aucune frontière, pas même celle du handicap, comme vous le montre Michel Petrucciani dans ce concert exceptionnel. "Quand je joue, je joue avec mon c&oelig;ur, ma tête et mon esprit... Je ne joue pas à la tête des gens, mais à leur c&oelig;ur." - Michel Petrucciani. Malgré un fort handicap, le pianiste français Michel Petrucciani est devenu l'un des musiciens de jazz les plus accomplis de sa génération. Lors de sa tournée allemande de 1998, il donna un concert époustouflant à la Liederhalle de Stuttgart, jouant ses propres compositions ainsi que des standards comme "So What" et "Take the A Train". Laissez-le donc "jouer à votre c&oelig;ur", soutenu par le bassiste Anthony Jackson et le batteur Steve Gadd. Director: Performers: Michel Petrucciani (piano), Anthony Jackson (basse), Steve Gadd (batteurs) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/herbie-hancock-trio 2022-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d44a1fb973310ea17474590fc0014fbde51a1ef7b84edca4bf9fb3ddbca1c69f.png Herbie Hancock Trio-Ce live présente une sélection jazz sophistiquée interprétée par le Herbie Hancock Trio. "Il se trouve que la musique est un art qui transcende le langage", dit Herbie Hancock. Eh bien, voici un concert qui va certainement vous laisser sans voix ! Dans ce live de 1987, le pianiste vedette est épaulé par Buster Williams à la basse et Al Foster aux percussions pour un surprenant programme rassemblant à la fois des classiques élégants et des expérimentations éthérées. Vous vous sentirez tantôt rêver, tantôt claquer des doigts ! Director: Performers: "Herbie Hancock (piano), Buster Williams (basse), Al Foster (percussions) " https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/hancock-rencontre-hancock 2022-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/510f40b9b13d6a53eb8c78aaa79445e8475370f405ba145cb62532c7ae52df36.png Hancock rencontre Hancock-Le Herbie Hancock Trio joue avec le célèbre chanteur Bobby McFerrin et le saxophoniste Michael Brecker en direct de Munich. Vous avez sans doute déjà entendu parler de Bobby McFerrin, l'interprète original de l'inoubliable hymne à la sérénité "Don't Worry, Be Happy"... Dans ce concert de 1988, il investit l'un des hauts lieux de la musique classique, la Philharmonie de Munich, avec la légende du piano Herbie Hancock. Accompagné du trio de Hancock et du saxophoniste vedette Michael Brecker, ce live est un pur régal ! Director: Performers: Herbie Hancock (piano), Buster Williams (basse), Al Foster (percussions), Bobby McFerrin (voix), Michael Brecker (saxophone) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/michel-camilo-quintet 2022-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/f1b67f90f022ad12ce6d54521bafdab6b0115b59413b689ddd7da20431089347.png Michel Camilo Quintet-Prenez le large avec ce concert de jazz fusion que vous propose un pianiste virtuose et son talentueux quintuor. Un vrai régal pour les sens ! La volonté du pianiste de jazz Michel Camilo de prendre constamment des risques transforme ses concerts en aventures" (The Radio Times). Envie de vous y joindre ? Né en République dominicaine, Camilo a pris le monde par surprise et a rapidement accédé à la célébrité, devenant le premier laureat des Latin Grammy Awards en 2000. Avec des influences allant de Keith Jarrett à Debussy, il a développé au fil des décennies un style unique mêlant jazz, musique latine et classique. Director: Performers: Michel Camilo (piano), Ned Mann (basse), Cliff Almond (batterie), Michel Mossman (trompette et trombone), Ralph Bowen (saxophone et flûte) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/paco-de-lucia-et-son-groupe 2022-04-25 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1c6a080f1f493c3b95c38e99abcedcf4225e67f2207a0e6e514e56ee9c5b5743.png Paco de Lucia-Quelques pas de danse avec un monstre sacré du flamenco, ça vous dit? Dans ce live de 1996, le grand guitariste Paco de Lucia monde sur la scène de Germering en Allemagne avec un septet de musiciens de rêve. De Lucia a toujours été un artiste innovant, brisant les codes tout en étant respectueux des traditions. Grâce à lui, des instruments insolites tels que le cajon péruvien et la flûte font aujourd'hui partie de l'univers sonore du flamenco.  Tantôt contemplatif, tantôt enflammé, le programme de ce concert propose un savoureux mélange des genres. Le flamenco y est représenté dans tous ses états : cante (le chant), toque (le jeu), baile (la danse). Voici donc la porte d'entrée idéale pour qui souhaite découvrir cette forme d’art unique qui implique toute la personne: corps, c&oelig;ur et âme. Alors, qu’attendez-vous ? Entrez dans la danse  Director: Performers: Paco de Lucia, Pepe de Lucia, Ramon de Algeciras, Carlos Benavent, Juan Manuel Canizares, Rubem Dantas, Jorge Pardo, Joaquin Grilo https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/une-soiree-flamenco-jazz-sur-vialma 2022-04-20 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1eeac2e9c55dd476bd2595da7c80900a7c92d5a3c0e15c88096eebae13db2734.jpg Une soirée flamenco jazz sur Vialma-Célébrez la Journée internationale du jazz en compagnie de Pablo Martin Caminero ! Célébrez la Journée internationale du jazz sur Vialma avec ce concert interactif et numérique pour les mélomanes ! Rejoignez Pablo Martín Caminero, célèbre musicien de jazz flamenco, en direct sur Vialma pour présenter son concert au festival de jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz et discuter de la façon dont les cultures musicales se heurtent, s'entremêlent et se transforment dans ce genre musical unique. La Journée internationale du jazz a été officiellement promulguée par l'UNESCO en 2011 pour promouvoir l'idée que le jazz est une force de paix, de dialogue et de compréhension mutuelle. Pour célébrer cette journée mémorable, Vialma a choisi un programme qui incarne spécifiquement ces valeurs. Le flamenco jazz, un genre qui incarne la synergie entre deux styles musicaux très différents, démontre précisément comment le jazz peut unir les gens, les cultures et le patrimoine du monde entier. Ce spectacle a été filmé lors du festival de jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz en 2021. Situé à Vitoria-Gasteiz, en Espagne, c'est l'un des principaux festivals de jazz d'Espagne et l'un des plus anciens d'Europe. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/terpischore 2022-01-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fab83f306fee21178526d67a1082bbd54d0fb4ce232ce953559c675543e14210.png Terpsichore-Le pianiste et compositeur Geoffrey Fiorese vous présente son dernier album, "Terpsichore" ! Vendredi 14 janvier à 20h30 vivez le lancement du nouvel album de Geoffrey Fiorese en exclusivité. Rejoignez-nous pour écouter des extraits de l’album, discuter en direct avec l’artiste en personne et lui poser toutes vos questions sur sa musique. Le mythe de Terpsichore, muse de la danse chez les Grecs anciens, est le point de départ du nouvel album éponyme du pianiste et compositeur Geoffrey Fiorese. Terpsichore met en évidence la relation complexe entre son et matière, musique et mouvement. Préparez-vous à toucher aux frontières du jazz avec l'audacieux quartet de Fiorese dans ce projet innovant qui vous invite à un véritable voyage intérieur. Elève spirituel du grand Keith Jarrett, Geoffrey Fiorese est passé maître dans l’art de l’improvisation. Terpsichore se veut héritière de ce « jazz transcendantal » qu’incarnaient Charles Lloyd, Maria Schneider ou encore le Jazz Composers Orchestra, une musique libre et libératrice qui repousse les limites du possible et ouvre à l’âme de nouveaux horizons. Accompagné de Sylvian Debaisieux au saxophone, Jordi Cassagne à la basse et Théo Lanau à la batterie, Geoffrey livre ici le fruit d’un travail méticuleux et d’une véritable quête de sens qui saura vous transporter et vous faire rêver. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/so-sorry-please 2021-09-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4f6949bca08847a0d2398034cdfb519d54eff7a2ce6e49af0a6a268a064a3e23.png So Sorry Please-Andrea Rinciari Trio - Bud Powell Tribute Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/soiree-de-visionnage-de-mo-pleasure 2021-09-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e97308637818bb9d0f835d1ae778c92f9020894d0123a8f8967453844ae936cb.jpg My Pleasure: a Mo Pleasure Story-Regardez à nouveau l'étonnant documentaire My Pleasure qui présente l'artiste Mo Pleasure, ancien membre du groupe Earth, Wind & Fire, qui a également collaboré avec des artistes tels que Ray Charles, Roberta Flack et Michael Jackson. "MY PLEASURE" - Une histoire de Mo Pleasure : De Ray Charles à Earth Wind & Fire en passant par Michael Jackson, Mo Pleasure s'est érigé comme l'un des plus grands directeurs musicaux et multi-instrumentistes de notre époque. Rejoignez cette légende vivante en exclusivité Vialma tandis qu'il partage son incroyable histoire, nous raconte son fascinant parcours musical et se produit pour nous, en direct depuis la salle de projection des Soho Live Studios. Rejoignez-nous le 16 septembre à 19 heures, heure française, pour une projection exclusive du documentaire "My Pleasure". Mo Pleasure sera en ligne sur le chat en direct pour répondre à vos questions, alors n'hésitez pas ! Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/well-be-together-again 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c6c1f033b36ed38fcaa844aca82e915b781fcfeed9c01b9007d07dd59280066f.png We'll Be Together Again-Andy Davies et Nathan Britton interprètent une version dépouillée de la chanson populaire "We'll Be Together Again" Andy Davies, trompettiste gallois primé, et Nathan Britton, pianiste, interprètent une version dépouillée de la chanson populaire de 1945 "We'll Be Together Again", composée par Carl T. Fischer, avec des paroles de Frankie Laine. La version en quartet de cette chanson se trouve sur le dernier album d'Andy, Rise of the Spidermonkey.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/stars-fell-on-alabama 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/50d950da34e2b43f526dbca2258ae12ae8d7678aa77770df2995f4467030e395.png Stars Fell On Alabama-Arran Kent & Jeremie Coullon Deux des meilleurs instrumentistes de jazz de Londres, Arran Kent et Jeremie Coullon, interprètent en duo un arrangement dépouillé du standard de jazz de 1934, "Stars Fell on Alabama" de Frank Perkins, en direct de la bibliothèque des Soho Live Studios.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/dream-a-little-dream-of-me 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c0ce474f46d68d3aaa547b921df39edd3754b3ac77ed874d60da9b30bd670e2b.png Dream a Little Dream of Me-Une reprise captivante du classique "Dream a Little Dream of Me", enregistrée pour vous depuis le club de jazz le plus mythique de Londres ! La "reine du cabaret" de Soho, Kitty LaRoar, et son complice, Nick Shankland, interprètent leur version captivante du classique du jazz, "Dream a Little Dream of Me", en direct du Piano Bar Soho.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/busy-line-rikette-genesis 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c9d37accf9cba5fea3232262b91d59bc74633bfcf77e7a4b7ad7ceb8eb5b62a1.png Busy Line-Dans cette vidéo candide et rafraîchissante, Rikette Genesis et son trio transforment un classique de Rose Murphy en un irrésistible sketch comique ! Rikette Genesis et son trio interprètent leur version du tube classique de Rose Murphy, "Busy Line", en direct de la salle de projection des Soho Live Studios.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/si-tu-vois-ma-mere-koko-collective 2021-09-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d0f68f301a8e80ba172b18d8720905fa28ef62bf2f02a3ff9c45559f76931a79.png Si Tu Vois Ma Mère-Le groupe londonien de swing, le Koko Collective, nous offre son interprétation du classique de Sidney Bichet "Si Tu Vois Ma Mère" Le groupe londonien de swing, le Koko Collective, nous offre son interprétation du classique de Sidney Bichet "Si Tu Vois Ma Mère" avec Arran Kent (clarinette), Harry Evans (trompette), James Browne (piano), Ben Dazig (guitare), Geoffrey Threadgold (basse), Matt Davies (batterie). Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/tango-jazz-quartet 2021-08-23 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/ca514f13b2752ab20b24a3f3cbf686f1f19b207f37fc88a06c1528e9d3bb00c0.jpg Tango Jazz Quartet Piazzola Tribute-Le mardi 31 août, à 19 heures, le Tango Jazz Quartet rendra hommage à Astor Piazzola lors d'un concert exclusif au Brecon Jazz Festival. Dans cet hommage spécial enregistré (pour Brecon Jazz) la musique du Tango Jazz Quartet (TJQ) d'Argentine nous emmène du tango traditionnel à la musique d'Astor Piazzola sans abandonner le territoire du jazz.  Xenia Portious (UK) rejoint le groupe à distance suite à l'abandon de leur tournée européenne en raison des restrictions de voyage imposées par la pandémie. Le (TJQ), mélange les motifs mélodiques et rythmiques du Tango avec les harmonies et l'improvisation du Jazz. Cette nouvelle approche du Tango et du Jazz a reçu une réaction enthousiaste tant en Argentine qu'au niveau international. Que l'on considère leur musique comme du jazz ou du nuevo tango, TJQ est sans aucun doute l'un des groupes sud-américains les plus aventureux qui aient émergé depuis de nombreuses années. Si leur son unique doit beaucoup à la grande légende du tango argentin, Astor Piazzolla, Gustavo Firmenich et son superbe quartet parviennent à sauver cette musique traditionnelle de l'emprise du cliché nostalgique. Le saxophoniste et clarinettiste Gustavo Firmenich, leader du TJQ a recréé avec ce groupe les soirées dansantes qui avaient cours à l'âge d'or du Tango à Buenos Aires, où Tango et Jazz cohabitaient bien que jouant séparément.  Tango Jazz Quartet propose une fusion de ce que les deux chants ont en commun et ajoute quelque chose de distinctif du jazz qui manquait au tango : L'improvisation. LINEUP: Gustavo Firmenich (saxophone and clarinet) / Horacio Acosta (piano) / Federico Hilal (bass) / Alejandro Beelmann (drums) / with Xenia Porteous (violin) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/The-Terrence-Collie-Trio 2021-08-21 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/08054306d945f014eed4ea88d74a921e2d877794b738eab4f28eec1d476f577c.jpg The Terrence Collie Trio-Terence Collie et son trio au Brecon Jazz Festival 2021 ! Terence Collie est bien connu sur la scène du jazz londonien et a joué avec des musiciens tels que Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Gilad Atzmon, Kyle Eastwood et bien d'autres. Il se produit régulièrement dans certaines des meilleures salles de jazz du sud de l'Angleterre, avec ses propres groupes ou en tant que sideman avec d'autres. Terence est également l'un des partenaires de l'événement jazz à succès "Mood Indigo", qui organise de nombreuses soirées jazz dans le sud-ouest de Londres, et à qui nous sommes reconnaissants pour cette collaboration. Terry est rejoint pour cet événement de lancement par deux des musiciens les plus recherchés de la scène jazz britannique, Flo Moore (basse) et Sophie Alloway (batterie). Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/art-themen-little-rumba 2021-08-19 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/f10b56351d0f6348aaaf24d6a29514a663cf5f9bd499eb2b4e5e76a5ede07005.jpg Thursday 26th Live From Ffwrm Bar-Le jeudi 22 août, le Brecon Jazz Festival vous invite à assister à deux spectacles inédits diffusés en direct : à 17 heures : Art Themen's Organ Trio et à 20h : Little Rumba, en direct du Ffwrm Bar à Fishguard. Art Themen's Organ Trio, jeudi 26 août à 17 heures, retransmis en direct du Ffwrn Bar. Art Themen est un saxophoniste fantastiquement excitant, enjoué et inventif qui est un personnage bien-aimé de la scène jazz britannique depuis plus de cinquante ans, combinant de manière célèbre son rôle de chirurgien orthopédique consultant avec ses fonctions de saxophoniste dans des groupes tels que Alexis Korner et Stan Tracey et bien d'autres. Avec l'organiste Pete Whittaker, anciennement du Nigel Price Organ Trio, et le batteur George Double, qui a travaillé avec Shirley Bassey et Jack Jones, il a formé ce nouveau et passionnant trio d'orgue qui fait la promotion de son nouvel album Thane & the Villeins. Lineup : Art Theman (sax ténor) / Pete Whittaker (orgue hammond) / George Double (batterie)   Little Rumba, jeudi 26 août à 20 heures, retransmis en direct du bar Ffwrn. Le style de Little Rumba, immédiatement reconnaissable, puise dans les influences de l'Europe de l'Est et de l'Amérique du Sud, ainsi que dans le jazz et le blues. Cette bande de musiciens extrêmement talentueux compose toute sa musique et incorpore de l'humour à des mélodies envoûtantes dans nombre de ses chansons. Le groupe se compose de John Hymas au violon, à l'alto et à l'accordéon ; Pete Mustill à la guitare et au chant ; Hugh Colvin au saxophone et Jacqui Savage à la basse. Ils sont rejoints par la fabuleuse chanteuse et compositrice galloise Jess Hall. Si vous n'avez jamais vu Little Rumba auparavant, ou même si vous l'avez vu, ne manquez pas ce concert. Lineup : John Hymas (violon, alto et accordéon) / Pete Mustill (guitare et chant) / Hugh Colvin (sax) /Jacqui Savage (basse) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/little-rumba 2021-08-19 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/b5f62ad2bd117a9f4d6b2654e52340adb14ee0c6a862b174ef6d7cd72af17d5c.jpg Little Rumba-Little Rumba Enregistré le jeudi 26 août à 20h au Ffwrn Bar. Le style de Little Rumba, immédiatement reconnaissable, puise dans les influences de l'Europe de l'Est et de l'Amérique du Sud, ainsi que dans le jazz et le blues. Cette bande de musiciens extrêmement talentueux compose toute sa musique et incorpore de l'humour à des mélodies envoûtantes dans nombre de ses chansons. Le groupe se compose de John Hymas au violon, à l'alto et à l'accordéon ; Pete Mustill à la guitare et au chant ; Hugh Colvin au saxophone et Jacqui Savage à la basse. Ils sont rejoints par la fabuleuse chanteuse et compositrice galloise Jess Hall. Si vous n'avez jamais vu Little Rumba auparavant, ou même si vous l'avez vu, ne manquez pas ce concert. Lineup: John Hymas (violin, viola and accordion) / Pete Mustill (guitar and vocals) / Hugh Colvin (sax) /Jacqui Savage (bass) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/art-themen 2021-08-19 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/9b3fb90ce7f3290cd934c558f2910b2476169b515955ea94e28e2e4713b88d0e.jpg Art Themen's Organ Trio-Art Themen's Organ Trio Enregistré le jeudi 26 août à 17h au Ffwrn Bar. Art Themen est un saxophoniste fantastiquement excitant, enjoué et inventif qui est un personnage bien-aimé de la scène jazz britannique depuis plus de cinquante ans, combinant de manière célèbre son rôle de chirurgien orthopédique consultant avec ses fonctions de saxophoniste dans des groupes tels que Alexis Korner et Stan Tracey et bien d'autres. Avec l'organiste Pete Whittaker, anciennement du Nigel Price Organ Trio, et le batteur George Double, qui a travaillé avec Shirley Bassey et Jack Jones, il a formé ce nouveau et passionnant trio d'orgue qui fait la promotion de son nouvel album Thane & the Villeins. Lineup: Art Theman (tenor sax) / Pete Whittaker (hammond organ) / George Double (drums) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/warren-liddington-newberry-trio 2021-08-16 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/63fd18d1e4a0874a07b414248f122717b762b73214fd60f8e86dd90bf4c1a21b.png Warren / Liddington / Newberry Trio-Warren / Liddington / Newberry Trio Enregistré le dimanche 8 août de 14h30 à 17h au Castle Hotel. Trois musiciens étonnants, qui représentent certains des meilleurs talents du jazz, se réunissent pour former ce trio exclusif pour le Brecon Jazz Festival 2021. Leur répertoire comprend des standards lyriques ainsi que des musiques du monde et des compositions personnelles. Chaque musicien est un instrumentiste virtuose, et ensemble ils créent quelque chose de très spécial. Il n'y a qu'au festival que vous pouvez vivre une telle improvisation et une telle collaboration sur scène, créées "juste pour nous".   Ce spectacle a été reporté en raison des difficultés de voyage rencontrées par Ibou Tall et les Jazz Mates, qui se produisent désormais plus tard dans le mois. LINEUP : Ibou Tall (clavier) / Martin Kern (sax) / Martin Sean McConnell (guitare) / Ben Hands (basse) /Paolo Adamo (batterie) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Dee-Byrne-Rebecca-Nash 2021-08-15 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4ecf5eb286f3cdb4040ba610ccdcb279062cc5a6fd0807413855cf655a1ca5ff.jpg Dee Byrne-Rebecca Nash ensemble-Admirez l'incroyable collaboration entre Dee Byrne et Rebecca Nash au Brecon Jazz Festival 2021 ! Enregistré le dimanche 15 août à 19h-20h. Les collaborateurs musicaux Byrne et Nash présentent un mélange de travaux d'Entopi / Atlas et de leurs derniers projets. Lors de cette performance spéciale pour le Brecon Jazz Festival, le quartet joue des morceaux de leurs albums "Peaceful King" et "Moment Frozen", acclamés par la critique. Cette célébration de leur collaboration à long terme est également un mélange de leurs deux formations principales, mêlant le personnel de chacune d'elles. Le groupe emmène les auditeurs dans un voyage d'interactions fascinantes, de thèmes forts, d'improvisations ouvertes, de grooves sombres et de textures mélodiques entrelacées. Dee Byrne est un saxophoniste, compositeur et improvisateur basé à Londres qui cherche à repousser les limites du jazz. Dee collabore avec des artistes du Royaume-Uni et d'Europe qui occupent le terrain du jazz contemporain, de l'avant-garde et de l'improvisation libre. Rebecca Nash apporte un style intime et authentique qui laisse une impression durable. Comme le dit Jazzwise, UK : "La clarté de cette voix créative qui unifie le projet fait d'elle une personne à suivre à la fois en tant que compositrice et musicienne". Elle est "l'un des talents les plus frais et les plus créatifs du Royaume-Uni à l'heure actuelle" - UK Vibe. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Capital-City-Jazz-Orchestra 2021-08-15 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5122e5b907d4805ff9c34431817cd1b772a020800e6d8854cdcc92168704d76c.jpg Capital City Jazz Orchestra-Admirez le son énergique du Capital City Orchestra au Brecon Jazz 2021 ! Enregistré le dimanche 15 août à 14h-17h. Capital City Jazz Orchestra CCJO a été formé en 2007, à la suite d'une initiative de Ceri Rees, le leader du groupe, de mettre en place un big band pour jouer une fois par mois au club de jazz local de Cardiff. Un groupe de 16 musiciens locaux a été formé et, à la suite de répétitions ouvertes, il a rapidement attiré un public régulier, ce qui lui a permis d'obtenir des réservations officielles plus loin. Le groupe n'a cessé de se renforcer et s'est forgé une réputation de premier big band du Pays de Galles, travaillant régulièrement avec des solistes de jazz renommés, participant à des festivals de jazz internationaux et se produisant régulièrement aux Welsh Proms au St David's Hall. Le big band et la musique swing trouvent toujours un public, car les mélomanes du monde entier se souviennent des grands noms, tels que les chefs d'orchestre de jazz Basie et Ellington, qui ont créé certaines des musiques les plus exaltantes des temps modernes.  Deirdre Cartwright et Alison Rayner se produisent régulièrement au Brecon Jazz depuis les années 1990 et sont les fondatrices du club de jazz "Blow the Fuse" qui a remporté le prix parlementaire du jazz pour les "services rendus au jazz" en juin 2020. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/deirdre-cartwright 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/19de273d035572a68a802159f8d269d4a0375f5702792ed23b5103eaeda111c7.jpg Deirdre Cartwright Trio-Deirdre Cartwright et Alison Rayner se produisent régulièrement au Brecon Jazz depuis les années 1990 et sont les fondatrices du club de jazz "Blow the Fuse", qui a remporté le prix parlementaire du jazz pour les "services rendus au jazz" en juin 2020. Blow the Fuse a organisé des soirées dans des clubs de jazz, des tournées nationales de jazz, des événements de plus grande envergure au festival de Stoke Newington et au South Bank Centre, des projets éducatifs et des ateliers, et a sorti 13 albums sur Blow the Fuse Records. Leur récent projet de fermeture Blow the Fuse "On Air" a été visionné plus de 10 000 fois sur You Tube. Deirdre Cartwright est une guitariste et compositrice basée à Londres qui s'est fait connaître en présentant la série révolutionnaire "Rockschool" de la BBC. Dans les années 1980, elle a également joué avec le groupe de jazz afro-latin The Guest Stars. Ils ont enregistré trois albums et fait des tournées dans 17 pays. En 1991, elle a formé le Deirdre Cartwright Group. Avec son propre groupe, elle a enregistré cinq albums et joué dans des festivals internationaux, du Mexique à Varsovie. Plus récemment, elle a écrit et enregistré des albums avec les groupes Emily Remembered et ARQ. Elle a joué avec Tal Farlow, a fait une tournée avec la compositrice jamaïcaine Marjorie Whylie et a présenté sur Radio 3. "S'il existe un guitariste plus complet que Deirdre Cartwright dans la musique contemporaine, j'aimerais bien savoir qui c'est" Dave Gelly, The Observer. "Le groove cool et ondulant du Grant Green shuffle de Cartwright est l'un des plaisirs discrets de la fusion contemporaine du Royaume-Uni".  John Fordham La bassiste et compositrice Alison Rayner, également membre des Guest Stars, est surtout connue pour avoir dirigé le groupe primé ARQ. Elle a remporté les Ivor Novello Composer Awards 2019 pour 'There is a Crack in Everything', extrait de l'album Short Stories. ARQ a été lauréat de l'ensemble de l'année aux Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018 et lauréat du vote du public pour le meilleur petit groupe aux British Jazz Awards 2018. "Déclarations concises, fluides et éminemment mélodiques - basse de grande tonalité et hautement mélodique" thejazzman.com. "Sous tout cela, Rayner est, à l'instar d'un Haden ou d'un Weber, capable de faire en sorte qu'une seule note arrondie sous-tende les envolées du groupe." Jazzwise  Le troisième membre du trio est le très talentueux batteur Mark O'Connor, basé à Cardiff et bien connu sur la scène jazz galloise. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/joanna-eden 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4573cb93489cfe4f19861bed4eb3ff93c0f741659da3d69c2ce8124b22ad42ee.jpg Joanna Eden duo-Découvrez la brillante chanteuse Joanna Eden ! Le Brecon Jazz Festival est ravi d'accueillir la brillante chanteuse, compositrice et pianiste Joanna Eden pour le concert de collecte de fonds de cette année. Décrite par Time Out comme "la réponse du Royaume-Uni à Diana Krall et Norah Jones". Joanna est aussi une personne vraiment adorable. Lorsqu'on l'a approchée, elle a déclaré : "Je veux vraiment soutenir des causes aussi merveilleuses ...... Merci d'avoir pensé à moi". Ce spectacle est anticipé car Joanna doit rentrer pour faire la première partie de Van Morrison, mais c'est une joie qu'il ait un public en direct, et qu'il soit retransmis en live-streaming et diffusé sur Vialma pendant les semaines suivantes. Le London Evening Standard a rapporté que "Eden écrit des chansons bien construites et à l'esprit vif, et les chante avec douceur et conviction". Elle interprète également avec beaucoup de c&oelig;ur les chansons d'autres artistes, notamment Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor et surtout Ella Fitzgerald, et ces influences expliquent peut-être en partie l'incroyable succès de son élève Sam Smith. Ses spectacles "Embraceable Ella" avec le Chris Ingham Trio ont fait salle comble dans des lieux aussi prestigieux que le Ronnie Scott's et Pizza Express. Le groupe continue également d'avoir du succès avec sa série Jazz at the Movies. Pendant les fermetures, Joanna et Andres ont entretenu la flamme avec des programmes de demandes fréquents, éclectiques et très spontanés sur Facebeook, qui ont produit des émotions de toutes les nuances et ont permis à de nombreux adeptes de rester sains d'esprit. Parmi les fans, citons Jamie Cullum, qui l'a qualifiée de "brillante", Sir Michael Parkinson, qui a émis la suggestion suivante : "Cela vaut vraiment la peine de chercher celle-ci", et Dame Cleo Laine, qui a résumé le talent de Joanna en quelques mots : "Bloody marvellous !" Joanna est accompagnée d'Andres Lafone, originaire d'Uruguay, qui a étudié la guitare basse, la composition, la guitare et la contrebasse à la Guildhall School of Music.  Andres a enregistré plus de trente albums et s'est produit dans tous les grands festivals de jazz et de musique du monde en Europe. Il a également joué dans le monde entier, notamment en Chine, au Japon, aux États-Unis, en Amérique latine et en Afrique du Sud.   LINEUP: Joanna Eden (piano-voix), Andres Lafone (guitare basse) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/neale-cottle-meek 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a819aed8ccbc7629c7aeb971361a07cc852112b94bceb6a4dab700dec907ac06.jpg Dimanche 29 août au Castle Hotel-Le dimanche 22 août, le Brecon Jazz Festival vous invite à assister à deux spectacles inédits diffusés en direct : A 17h : Allison Neale Quartet et à 20h : Dave Cottle et Sarah Meek avec "The Louis and Ella Music Show". Allison Neale Quartet, dimanche 29 août à 17h00, en direct du Castle Hotel. Le dernier Quartet d'Allison Neale reflète ses fortes influences de la Côte Ouest et comprend le pianiste de jazz hongrois Matyas Gayer, le bassiste Jeremy Brown et le batteur Matt Fishwick.   L'altiste d'origine américaine Allison Neale évoque par ses lignes magnifiquement travaillées l'esprit de Paul Desmond et d'Art Pepper, avec lesquels elle a une affinité particulière. Fervente partisane du style mélodique de la côte ouest, elle s'est produite aux côtés d'artistes internationaux de premier plan tels qu'Adelaide Hall et Bud Shank et, plus récemment, le ténor Scott Hamilton. Elle a également fait partie du John Dankworth 'Generations' Band et du 'Back to Basie' Orchestra. ce qu'ils disent "Allison Neale joue du saxophone alto avec une sonorité si légère et aérienne qu'elle fond positivement sur les bords" Dave Gelly, The Observer. "Un talent à savourer" , Peter Vacher, Jazz UK " Allison est une jeune saxophoniste d'une rare habileté... elle démontre immédiatement un toucher et une compréhension du solo de jazz... les performances vous transportent simplement dans un monde de légèreté et de satisfaction... ".   Revue Melody Express Lineup :  Allison Neale (sax alto), Matyas Gayer (piano), Jeremy Brown (basse), Matt Fishwick (batterie) Dave Cottle et Sarah Meek avec "The Louis and Ella Music Show" dimanche 29 août à 20h, en direct du Castle Hotel. Le spectacle est basé sur des chansons en duo qu'Ella Fitzgerald et Louis Armstrong ont enregistrées sur trois albums avec le quartet d'Oscar Peterson à la fin des années 1950, ainsi que des chansons en solo qu'ils ont toutes deux enregistrées et interprétées. Le spectacle présente ces chansons emblématiques en respectant les arrangements originaux enregistrés avec Oscar au piano, Ray Brown (basse), Herb Ellis (guitare) et Buddy Rich/Louis Belson qui se partagent la batterie. Attendez-vous à entendre tous les grands airs de la grande chanson américaine. De l'époque du swing, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers et Hart, George Gershwin, etc. Dave Cottle, basé à Swansea, est l'un des musiciens professionnels les plus expérimentés et les plus polyvalents du Pays de Galles, et le spectacle combine ses nombreux talents de trompettiste, de pianiste (souvent en même temps) et de chanteur.  La chanteuse de jazz Sarah Meek, diplômée du Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, apporte au duo une interprétation puissante et polyvalente du matériel. LINEUP :   Dave Cottle (trompette, clavier, voix), Sarah Meek (voix), Tom Cottle (batterie).     Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/cottle-meek 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e22c2a18431f6b92f8b618b26d0abef827e7c8808ed8deecd49031606586c15e.jpg Dave Cottle et Sarah Meek-Dave Cottle et Sarah Meek avec "The Louis and Ella Music Show" le dimanche 29 août à 20h, en direct du Castle Hotel. Le spectacle est basé sur les chansons en duo qu'Ella Fitzgerald et Louis Armstrong ont enregistrées sur trois albums avec le quartet d'Oscar Peterson à la fin des années 1950, ainsi que sur des chansons en solo qu'ils ont toutes deux enregistrées et interprétées. Le spectacle présente ces chansons emblématiques en respectant les arrangements originaux enregistrés avec Oscar au piano, Ray Brown (basse), Herb Ellis (guitare) et Buddy Rich/Louis Belson qui se partagent la batterie. Attendez-vous à entendre tous les grands airs de la grande chanson américaine. De l'époque du swing, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers et Hart, George Gershwin, etc. Dave Cottle, basé à Swansea, est l'un des musiciens professionnels les plus expérimentés et les plus polyvalents du Pays de Galles, et le spectacle combine ses nombreux talents de trompettiste, de pianiste (souvent en même temps) et de chanteur.  La chanteuse de jazz Sarah Meek, diplômée du Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, apporte au duo une interprétation puissante et polyvalente du matériel. LINEUP :   Dave Cottle (trompette, clavier, voix), Sarah Meek (voix), Tom Cottle (batterie).   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/allison-neale 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7d9cd0d3b0646830327a5175f3862c71b29a4f81964d8d8a177282ac6af187b9.jpg Allison Neale Quartet,-Allison Neale Quartet, dimanche 29 août à 17h00, en direct du Castle Hotel. Le dernier Quartet d'Allison Neale reflète ses fortes influences de la Côte Ouest et comprend le pianiste de jazz hongrois Matyas Gayer, le bassiste Jeremy Brown et le batteur Matt Fishwick. L'altiste d'origine américaine Allison Neale évoque par ses lignes magnifiquement travaillées l'esprit de Paul Desmond et d'Art Pepper, avec lesquels elle a une affinité particulière. Fervente partisane du style mélodique de la côte ouest, elle s'est produite aux côtés d'artistes internationaux de premier plan tels qu'Adelaide Hall et Bud Shank et, plus récemment, le ténor Scott Hamilton. Elle a également fait partie du John Dankworth 'Generations' Band et du 'Back to Basie' Orchestra. ce qu'ils disent "Allison Neale joue du saxophone alto avec une sonorité si légère et aérienne qu'elle fond positivement sur les bords" Dave Gelly, The Observer. "Un talent à savourer" , Peter Vacher, Jazz UK " Allison est une jeune saxophoniste d'une rare habileté... elle démontre immédiatement un toucher et une compréhension du solo de jazz... les performances vous transportent simplement dans un monde de légèreté et de satisfaction... ".   Revue Melody Express Lineup :  Allison Neale (sax alto), Matyas Gayer (piano), Jeremy Brown (basse), Matt Fishwick (batterie)   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/xenia-porteous 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fabe20f5f2d025bea7dad1bcd0378ffed1acbe39517a1db73e341d892b68dee2.jpg Xenia Porteous “Swing Strings”-Xenia Porteous "Swing Strings" Trio Dimanche 22 août à 20h, Retransmis en direct du Castle Hotel Brecon Jazz is delighted to welcome three very special Welsh musicians to perform in this very special lineup for the festival 2021. Expect music ‘full of joie de vivre’, these are all virtuoso musicians who know how to entertain, and an irresistible mix of fiery violin, amazing swing electro harp, and stomping bass – not to be missed!. <h2>Lineup:  Xenia Porteous (violin), Ben Creighton-Griffiths (electro harp), Ashley-john Long (double bass)</h2> Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/paula-gardiner 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/60ea240b49e8631d6950654a91d0e6f98b589d8662e9022a2e0bec6bc39abe30.jpg Paula Gardiner’s 6.0-Laura Gardiner's 6.0 Dimanche 22 août à 16h00, en direct du Castle Hotel. "Le festival de jazz de Brecon a toujours fourni l'incitation à créer de la nouvelle musique avec de nouveaux amis - et 2021 ne fait pas exception". Paula Gardiner est surtout connue pour son travail de bassiste et de compositeur de jazz, basé dans le sud du Pays de Galles. Ici, Paula retourne à ses racines de guitariste pour ce spectacle spécialement conçu pour elle. Elle réimaginera "l'archive" et explorera de nouveaux sons aux côtés d'un fabuleux groupe de musiciens représentant les meilleurs improvisateurs du Pays de Galles et de l'Ouest. Paula a fondé plusieurs groupes, dont le Paula Gardiner Quartet (avec John Parricelli), le Paula Gardiner Trio et le big band anarchique Wales' Jazz Composers (avec Huw Warren). Elle a travaillé au niveau international, emmenant sa propre musique aux États-Unis et composant/conduisant un projet majeur au Pays de Galles et en Afrique du Sud pour l'Olympiade culturelle de 2012. Paula est étroitement associée au concours du Jeune musicien de jazz de l'année de la BBC, où elle a récemment joué le rôle de mentor et d'accompagnatrice à la basse lors de la finale télévisée. Elle est un membre actif du comité de jazz de l'Ivors Academy. L'ensemble Stella comprend la chanteuse, auteur-compositeur, productrice et personnalité de la radio gallo-jacobine Dionne Bennett. Elle est internationalement connue pour sa voix unique et diversifiée qui couvre tous les genres musicaux de l'afro-culture, du jazz au rhythm & blues, en passant par la soul, le reggae, le funk, le rock n roll et au-delà. Simmy Singh est un violoniste et compositeur polyvalent, né et élevé dans le sud du Pays de Galles d'un père indien et d'une mère anglaise, dont l'ambition est de repousser les limites de la musique classique et de son public et d'explorer la créativité et les différents genres avec le violon. Le tout soutenu par les étonnantes Rebecca Nash, Ursula Harrison et Liz Exell. LINEUP : Paula Gardiner (Directeur musical, guitare, basse) Dionne Bennett (vox) / Simran Singh (violon) / Paula Gardiner (guitare et basse) / Rebecca Nash (clés) / Ursula Harrison (basse) / Liz Exell (batterie)   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/gardiner-porteous 2021-08-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/92acb27189f773719146dabf147302b14f781e38734d27ecf187e527cc8b5932.png Sunday August 22 at Castle Hotel-Le dimanche 22 août, le Brecon Jazz Festival vous invite à assister à deux spectacles inédits diffusés en direct : A 16h : Paula Gardiner's 6.0 et à 19h : Xenia Porteous "Swing String" Trio. Paula Gardiner's 6.0 Dimanche 22 août à 16h00, en direct du Castle Hotel. "Le festival de jazz de Brecon a toujours fourni l'incitation à créer de la nouvelle musique avec de nouveaux amis - et 2021 ne fait pas exception". Paula Gardiner est surtout connue pour son travail de bassiste et compositeur de jazz, basé dans le sud du Pays de Galles. Ici, Paula retourne à ses racines en tant que guitariste pour ce spectacle spécialement conçu pour elle. Elle réimaginera "l'archive" et explorera de nouveaux sons aux côtés d'un fabuleux groupe de musiciens représentant les meilleurs improvisateurs du Pays de Galles et de l'Ouest. Paula a fondé plusieurs groupes, dont le Paula Gardiner Quartet (avec John Parricelli), le Paula Gardiner Trio et le big band anarchique Wales' Jazz Composers (avec Huw Warren). Elle a travaillé au niveau international, emmenant sa propre musique aux États-Unis et composant/conduisant un projet majeur au Pays de Galles et en Afrique du Sud pour l'Olympiade culturelle de 2012. Paula est étroitement associée au concours du Jeune musicien de jazz de l'année de la BBC, où elle a récemment joué le rôle de mentor et d'accompagnatrice à la basse lors de la finale télévisée. Elle est un membre actif du comité de jazz de l'Ivors Academy. L'ensemble Stella comprend la chanteuse, auteur-compositeur, productrice et personnalité de la radio gallo-jacobine Dionne Bennett. Elle est internationalement connue pour sa voix unique et diversifiée qui couvre tous les genres musicaux de l'afro-culture, du jazz au rhythm & blues, en passant par la soul, le reggae, le funk, le rock n roll et au-delà. Simmy Singh est un violoniste et compositeur polyvalent, né et élevé dans le sud du Pays de Galles d'un père indien et d'une mère anglaise, dont l'ambition est de repousser les limites de la musique classique et de son public et d'explorer la créativité et les différents genres avec le violon. Le tout soutenu par les étonnantes Rebecca Nash, Ursula Harrison et Liz Exell. LINEUP : Paula Gardiner (Directeur musical, guitare, basse) Dionne Bennett (vox) / Simran Singh (violon) / Paula Gardiner (guitare et basse) / Rebecca Nash (clés) / Ursula Harrison (basse) / Liz Exell (batterie)   XENIA PORTEOUS "SWING STRINGS" TRIO, dimanche 22 août à 20h, en direct du Castle Hotel. Brecon Jazz est ravi d'accueillir trois musiciens gallois très spéciaux qui se produiront dans le cadre de cette programmation très spéciale pour le festival 2021. Attendez-vous à une musique Une musique pleine de joie de vivre, des musiciens virtuoses qui savent comment divertir et un mélange irrésistible de violon enflammé, de harpe électro swing et de basse qui tape dans le vide - à ne pas manquer ! LINEUP : Xenia Porteous (violon), Ben Creighton-Griffiths (harpe électro), Ashley-john Long (contrebasse) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/brecon-london-jazz-day 2021-08-12 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d41062c85387271f9c95403f848de31155de1c12900be76d85535a8bc7c93d0f.png Brecon London Jazz Day-Brecon London Jazz Day, samedi 21 août : 14h00-20h00+ en direct du Riverside Arts Centre, Sunbury À 14h, Terence Collie Trio ; à 16h30, Rachael Cohen Quartet ; et à 19h30, Edison Herbert Quartet. Terence Collie Trio en direct du Riverside Arts Centre de Sunbury, Londres, samedi 21 août à 14 heures. Terence Collie est bien connu sur la scène du jazz londonien et a joué avec des musiciens tels que Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Gilad Atzmon, Kyle Eastwood et bien d'autres. Il se produit régulièrement dans certaines des meilleures salles de jazz du sud de l'Angleterre, avec ses propres groupes ou en tant que sideman avec d'autres. Terence est également l'un des partenaires de l'événement jazz à succès "Mood Indigo", qui organise de nombreuses soirées jazz dans le sud-ouest de Londres, et à qui nous sommes reconnaissants pour cette collaboration. Terry est rejoint pour cet événement de lancement par deux des musiciens les plus recherchés de la scène jazz britannique, Flo Moore (basse) et Sophie Alloway (batterie). Lineup : Terence Collie (piano) / Flo Moore (contrebasse) / Sophie Alloway (batterie).   Rachael Cohen Quartet en direct du Riverside Arts Centre à Sunbury, Londres, samedi 21 août à 16h30. Rachael Cohen, saxophoniste alto et compositeur basé à Londres, est l'une des étoiles émergentes les plus brillantes de sa génération. Ses talents de compositrice et d'improvisatrice lui ont valu une grande attention au Royaume-Uni et au-delà. Ce qu'ils disent "Cohen adopte une approche doucement sournoise qui rappelle Lee Konitz - mais, comme pour le vétéran de la Cool School, la tranquillité est trompeuse et la subtilité se trouve dans le poids des phrases et le côté branché avec lequel elle se joue de la section rythmique". The Guardian Pour accompagner Rachael, le vibraphoniste Lewis Wright, "improvisateur virtuose" - "L'une des nouvelles stars du vibraphone, avec un style et un concept très personnels, digne de l'attention de tout amateur de jazz". - GARY BURTON Le groupe est complété par Will Sachs à la basse et Shane Forbes à la batterie... Lineup : Rachael Cohen (sax alto) / Lewis Wright (vibraphone) / Will Sachs (basse) / Shane Forbes (batterie) Edison Herbert Quartet en direct du Riverside Arts Centre à Sunbury Londres, samedi 21 août : 19h30. Edison Herbert Musicien, compositeur, arrangeur et chef d'orchestre, Edison a été l'arrangeur musical de la comédie musicale du West End "Unforgettable" et le directeur musical de sa tournée internationale. Il a composé de la musique pour BBC Radio 4 et s'est produit avec The Jazz Warriors, Rose Royce et Kim Burrell et divers autres artistes. Edison Herbert est un guitariste doué et mélodique. Originaire de Leeds, il a commencé à jouer du piano dès son plus jeune âge, encouragé par ses parents. Sa passion pour la guitare l'a amené à poursuivre ses études à la Guildhall School of Music and Drama, où il a joué avec le Guildhall Big Band, avec Randy Brecker, au Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. Lineup : Edison Herbert (guitare) / Sean Hargreaves (clavier) / Neville Malcolm (basse) / Cheryl Alleyne (batterie) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/edison-herbert 2021-08-12 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/02c43a53a37b8494f5c2b05a053a39d2d0e9e14e426ee2dc158b4e64de45f445.jpg Edison Herbert Quartet-Edison Herbert Quartet en direct du Riverside Arts Centre de Sunbury, Londres, samedi 21 août à 16h30. Edison Herbert Musicien, compositeur, arrangeur et chef d'orchestre, Edison a été l'arrangeur musical de la comédie musicale du West End "Unforgettable" et le directeur musical de sa tournée internationale. Il a composé de la musique pour BBC Radio 4 et s'est produit avec The Jazz Warriors, Rose Royce et Kim Burrell et divers autres artistes. Edison Herbert est un guitariste doué et mélodique. Originaire de Leeds, il a commencé à jouer du piano dès son plus jeune âge, encouragé par ses parents. Sa passion pour la guitare l'a amené à poursuivre ses études à la Guildhall School of Music and Drama, où il a joué avec le Guildhall Big Band, avec Randy Brecker, au Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. Lineup: Edison Herbert (guitar) / Sean Hargreaves (keys) / Neville Malcolm (bass) / Cheryl Alleyne (drums) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/rachel-cohen 2021-08-12 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/b3e9fda6618d83faafb96212b0a6552d0eca06f704862f8c41e1524024196f35.jpg Rachel Cohen Quartet-Rachael Cohen Quartet en direct du Riverside Arts Centre de Sunbury, Londres, samedi 21 août à 16h30. Rachael Cohen, saxophoniste alto et compositrice basée à Londres, est l'une des étoiles émergentes les plus brillantes de sa génération. Ses talents de compositrice et d'improvisatrice lui ont valu une grande attention au Royaume-Uni et au-delà. Ce qu'ils disent "Cohen adopte une approche doucement sournoise qui rappelle Lee Konitz - mais, comme pour le vétéran de la Cool School, la tranquillité est trompeuse et la subtilité se trouve dans le poids des phrases et le côté branché avec lequel elle se joue de la section rythmique". The Guardian Pour accompagner Rachael, le vibraphoniste Lewis Wright, "improvisateur virtuose" - "L'une des nouvelles stars du vibraphone, avec un style et un concept très personnels, digne de l'attention de tout amateur de jazz". - GARY BURTON Le groupe est complété par Will Sachs à la basse et Shane Forbes à la batterie... Lineup : Rachael Cohen (sax alto) / Lewis Wright (vibraphone) / Will Sachs (basse) / Shane Forbes (batterie)     Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/regina-carter 2021-08-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/f59c27ad113d179980962d47547e38983f3ab7695c05ac4859fb7d40e024fc90.png Regina Carter et Al Garnett-Le samedi 14 août, à 17 heures, assistez à une représentation exclusive du Brecon Jazz Festival avec la grande violoniste Regina Carter, accompagnée du batteur Al Garnett. Une performance spéciale et un message personnel pour tous nos supporters et notre public de Brecon Jazz. Regina Carter et Alvester Garnett ont enregistré pour nous l'un de leurs uniques duos " Alone Together Duets " de l'État de New York. Nous entendons parler de leurs visites à Brecon, et comment Regina a joué pour la première fois au Brecon Jazz en 2000 dans le cadre d'une tournée mondiale et européenne épuisante de quatre mois. Cette tournée a débuté en août au festival de jazz de Marciac, en France, et a été suivie d'un "dimanche au festival de jazz de Brecon". En tant que violoniste de jazz, Regina est l'une des musiciennes les plus originales et les plus audacieuses d'aujourd'hui. De formation classique, elle a grandi à Detroit, où elle a absorbé toute la musique que la Motown avait à offrir. Alors qu'elle était au lycée, Regina a été inspirée lorsqu'elle a découvert des violonistes de jazz tels que Noel Pointer, Ray Nance et Eddie South. En 2018, Carter a été nommée directrice artistique du New Jersey Performing Arts All-Female Jazz Camp. Regina Carter est un maître du violon jazz improvisé. Bien que son travail s'inspire d'un large éventail d'influences musicales - notamment Motown, Afro-Cubain, Swing, Bebop, Folk et World - elle a façonné une voix et un style caractéristiques. Les performances de Carter mettent en évidence le potentiel souvent négligé du violon jazz pour son potentiel lyrique, mélodique et percussif. Sa formation précoce de musicienne classique se reflète dans la fluidité, la grâce et l'équilibre de son jeu. Le répertoire de Carter conserve un lien solide avec le familier tout en s'aventurant dans des directions nouvelles et inattendues. Alvester Garnett, batteur de studio de génie et partenaire de Regina Carter, a rejoint le groupe de Regina Carter en 1998. D'abord purement professionnels, ils se sont mariés en 2004. Al dit de leur collaboration pendant le verrouillage de Covid-19 qu'ils ne font que commencer à gratter la surface de leur créativité musicale commune. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/jingu-bang 2021-08-09 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/167275d892846e8e92b813467735daa8cebe15e825a3c6477d4336f42f873965.jpg Jingu Bang-Jingu Bang" avec Ruth Hammond Enregistré le dimanche 8 août de 19h à 20h au Castle Hotel. Le groupe "Jingu Bang", basé à Bristol, a été formé à l'origine par le percussionniste Scott Hammond, qui a apporté son style jazz funk et a combiné des éléments de soul et de rhythm and blues dans ses compositions régulières. Fortement influencés par des artistes tels que Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock et Weather Report, ils ont ajouté des instruments électriques et des effets aux sons acoustiques du saxophone, de la clarinette et de la flûte de Ruth Hammond. Ruth Hammond voyage régulièrement pour se produire dans tout le Royaume-Uni, et a joué au Ronnie Scott's et au Soho Pizza Express, au National Theatre et au festival de Glastonbury. Elle a suivi une formation à la Guildhall School of Music and Drama et au Leeds College of Music, où elle a obtenu un diplôme spécialisé en études de jazz. Elle a été finaliste du prix du "Jeune musicien de jazz de l'année" en 1998. Le groupe est soutenu par un groupe de musiciens très talentueux, dont Dale Hambridge, de formation classique, aux claviers Nord. La liste des morceaux joués sera largement inspirée par le matériel de Herbie Hancock. LINEUP : Ruth Hammond (sax ténor, bois et synthé) / Dale Hambridge (claviers) / Greig Robinson (basse) / Scott Hammond (batterie) / Tammy Payne (percussions) Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/jingu-bang 2021-08-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/167275d892846e8e92b813467735daa8cebe15e825a3c6477d4336f42f873965.jpg Jingu Bang avec Ruth Hammond-Découvrez le style jazz-funk de Jingu Bang avec Ruth Hammond. Le groupe "Jingu Bang", basé à Bristol, a été formé à l'origine par le percussionniste Scott Hammond, qui a apporté son style jazz funk et a combiné des éléments de soul et de rhythm and blues dans ses compositions régulières. Fortement influencés par des artistes tels que Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock et Weather Report, ils ont ajouté des instruments électriques et des effets aux sons acoustiques du sax, de la clarinette et de la flûte de Ruth Hammond. Ruth Hammond voyage régulièrement pour se produire dans tout le Royaume-Uni, et a joué au Ronnie Scott's et au Soho Pizza Express, au National Theatre, au festival de Glastonbury. Elle a suivi une formation à la Guildhall School of Music and Drama et au Leeds College of Music, où elle a obtenu un diplôme spécialisé en études de jazz. Elle a été finaliste du prix du "Jeune musicien de jazz de l'année" en 1998. Le groupe est soutenu par un groupe de musiciens très talentueux, dont Dale Hambridge, de formation classique, aux claviers Nord. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/ibou-tall 2021-08-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/593007965e93160e6e9cef89568f86767447e8c3df658c986854378ac92b3232.jpg Ibou Tall and Ben Hands-Appréciez le son du claviériste virtuose Ibou Tall. Un engagement du public avec Ibou Tall et un showcase supplémentaire. Malgré leurs problèmes de voyage au début du mois, Ibou Tall (claviers) et Ben Hands (basse) du groupe Jazzmates se rendront au Brecon Jazz 2021. L'événement est entièrement transférable pour tous les détenteurs de billets de l'événement du 8 août, mais veuillez nous faire savoir si vous venez à l'avance via tickesource. Le jazz n'est pas un genre musical que l'on associe immédiatement au Sénégal, bien que ce pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest compte de nombreux fans et musiciens. C'est d'ailleurs à Saint-Louis, à Dakar, que se déroule le plus grand festival de jazz d'Afrique. En fait, ce petit pays francophone, idéalement situé pour voyager depuis l'Afrique du Sud, l'Amérique du Sud, l'Amérique et l'Europe, est devenu le point de convergence du jazz, de la musique afro-américaine et de toutes sortes de musiques. Ibou expliquera les origines du genre musical "Senjazz" avec l'aide de Ben Hands, membre du groupe. Ils démontreront le style Senjazz à partir de leurs propres morceaux tels que "Tribute to Xamle", "LL", "Massani Cisse" avec des parties supplémentaires des morceaux "Seeyeul" et "Expression" jouées par Ibou aux claviers. Une introduction fascinante peut également être trouvée dans l'interview et le duo avec le compositeur, arrangeur et musicien français Jean Philippe Rykiel et le morceau d'Expressions. Ibou est soutenu par le bassiste de jazz fusion et cross over Ben Hands. LINEUP: Ibou Tall (keys) / Ben Hands (bass)  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/bjf-live-from-the-castle-hotel 2021-08-06 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/92acb27189f773719146dabf147302b14f781e38734d27ecf187e527cc8b5932.png BJF Live from The Castle Hotel-Le dimanche 8 août, le Brecon Jazz Festival vous accueille pour deux représentations inédites : A 14h : Ibou Tall & The Jazzmates et à 19h : Jingu Bang Funky Jazz Quintet. "IBOU TALL & THE JAZZMATES" Dimanche 8 août de 14h à 16h30 en direct du CASTLE HOTEL L'éblouissant et impressionnant pianiste de jazz sénégalais Ibou Tall reprend les sons classiques des standards du piano sans pour autant renier ses influences africaines. Il apporte une fusion afro-jazz riche et rythmée au matériel original et aux airs connus. Une nuit de "Senjazz" qui est un concept musical inspiré par les très riches rythmes, sons et culture afro des racines sénégalaises d'Ibou, ainsi que par le monde infini du jazz. Ibou Tall est né à Dakar, au Sénégal. Il a rejoint le groupe Le Setsima Group du chanteur Alioune Mbaye Nder en tant que compositeur et chef d'orchestre, ce qui a conduit à la sortie de 10 albums. Ibou Tall s'est produit dans des salles et des festivals de jazz et de musique du monde au Royaume-Uni, en Europe, en Scandinavie et en Amérique du Nord. Ibou est rejoint par les tout aussi brillants musiciens de Bristol - Martin Kern (sax) Martin Sean McConnell (guitare), Ben Hands (basse) et Paolo Adamo (batterie). Un fantastique spectacle dominical - à ne pas manquer ! LINEUP : Ibou Tall (claviers) / Martin Kern (sax) / Martin Sean McConnell (guitare) / Ben Hands (basse) /Paolo Adamo (batterie) JINGU BANG' AVEC RUTH HAMMOND Dimanche 8 août de 19h à 20h en direct du CASTLE HOTEL. Le groupe "Jingu Bang", basé à Bristol, a été formé à l'origine par le percussionniste Scott Hammond, qui a apporté son style jazz funk et a combiné des éléments de soul et de rhythm and blues dans ses compositions régulières. Fortement influencés par des artistes tels que Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock et Weather Report, ils ont ajouté des instruments électriques et des effets aux sons acoustiques du saxophone, de la clarinette et de la flûte de Ruth Hammond. Ruth Hammond voyage régulièrement pour se produire dans tout le Royaume-Uni, et a joué au Ronnie Scott's et au Soho Pizza Express, au National Theatre et au festival de Glastonbury. Elle a suivi une formation à la Guildhall School of Music and Drama et au Leeds College of Music, où elle a obtenu un diplôme spécialisé en études de jazz. Elle a été finaliste du prix du "Jeune musicien de jazz de l'année" en 1998. Le groupe est soutenu par un groupe de musiciens très talentueux, dont Dale Hambridge, de formation classique, aux claviers Nord. La liste des morceaux joués sera largement inspirée par le matériel de Herbie Hancock. LINEUP : Ruth Hammond (sax ténor, bois et synthé) / Dale Hambridge (claviers) / Greig Robinson (basse) / Scott Hammond (batterie) / Tammy Payne (percussions)   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/easy-street-jazz 2021-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fa62a33bdef74a6b0f3525256dcd81b9e9743796df2e83f57520cdff6be107ac.jpg Easy Street Jazz-Sophistiqué, mélodique et swinguant, Easy Street est un groupe du sud du Pays de Galles qui fait du chillout. Attendez-vous au répertoire classique plus quelques surprises, avec des sons groovy de guitare, de piano et de trompette. Easy Street' est l'un des groupes les plus appréciés et les plus swinguants de la scène jazz du sud du Pays de Galles. Bien établi avec une formation variée, leur répertoire est un hommage à de nombreux sons classiques du jazz d'aujourd'hui, ainsi qu'à quelques numéros latins spéciaux. Ce sont tous de bons musiciens individuels, qui aiment jouer ensemble et partager avec leur public leur appréciation du jazz mélodique. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/rachel-starritt 2021-07-30 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5ee08a77c0890a0627d8a8b25d8bd3ca38c992e7c2f9a98dcfa2dc13351bcfcd.jpg Rachel Starritt trio-Profitez du son fabuleux du trio dirigé par Rachel Starrit. Rachel Starritt est non seulement une pianiste de jazz très accomplie, mais aussi une jeune interprète classique distinguée. Elle dirige le trio et a choisi et arrangé 5 classiques du jazz vraiment délicieux pour nous divertir lors de cet événement d'ouverture du festival. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/festival-opening-bjf2021 2021-07-30 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/29310dfe0e2e75f5c71238c15e3da5c96d062b1c1f099d14171e81e94c27e8bb.jpg Festival Opening BJF2021-L'équipe du Brecon Jazz Festival et le maire de Brecon vous souhaitent la bienvenue au Brecon Jazz Festival 2021 ! Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/ocas-latin-quartet 2021-07-16 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/90eebd12af197d1b5d05e5b1f401919d982e535c1d9b9d0a08ccc014b8808b15.jpg Ocaso Latin Quartet-Voyagez dans les Caraïbes avec les rythmes latins de l'Ocaso Latin Quartet. Notre Partenaire le Brecon Jazz Festival vous propose de plonger aujourd’hui dans l’exotisme et les rythmes chaleureux de la musique cubaine avec le Ocaso Latin Quartett. “Ocaso”, qui signifie "coucher de soleil", est un authentique quartet latin-jazz très populaire à Cardiff, dont le talent musical s’allie à un rapport de proximité exceptionnel avec le public. De nationalités diverses, les membres d'Ocaso entretiennent tous une relation spéciale avec le Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Laissez-les vous faire découvrir Le Son, la Guajira ou encore le Mambo à travers des standards et des compositions mêlant leurs influences sud-américaines et une petite touche galloise. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Keith-jarrett-fr 2021-05-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e3131dd69d5a3d5c2d0adbbac2869b2d30330e7165b79fe7024f54a31cc7808c.jpg Keith Jarrett-Revivez la prestation du Keith Jarrett Trio à Best in Estival de Jazz 1986. Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé ce que les gens veulent dire lorsqu'ils parlent d'un trio de piano "modern jazz" ? Regardez cette vidéo et tout vous sera révélé. Formé en 1970, cet ensemble dirigé par Keith Jarrett est largement reconnu comme représentant le son du jazz moderne. En combinant la saveur du classic jazz avec des influences de musique classique, de folk et de gospel, ils ont connu un succès et une longévité sans précédent, enregistrant plus de 60 albums. Dans ce set réflexif, enregistré en direct à l'Estival de Jazz de Lugano, l'exploration modale, la liberté rythmique et le lyrisme qui caractérisent le trio sont tous exposés en abondance. Rapprochez-vous de Jarrett, qui ne fait presque qu'un avec le piano dans son propre monde de félicité, tirant l'extase de chaque note.  Vous pouvez entendre les mouches voler lors de l'interprétation sensible et intime de son propre "All the things I love". Le public reste bouche bée. Alors que la musique atteint son climax, on entend le groupe s'exclamer en criant de joie. Écoutez le public rugir devant les solos impeccables de Gary Peacock à la contrebasse et de Jack DeJohnette à la batterie. Avec une vue exclusive, à quelques centimètres des touches, profitez d'un long solo de Jarrett - si complexe que l'influence classique est évidente.  Appuyez sur la touche play pour vous installer au c&oelig;ur de l'action et repartir avec une meilleure compréhension du son du jazz moderne.   Director: RSI Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Dave-brubeck-quatuor 2021-05-15 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/b76aa01c7bc2453510e4ae72def8ddb4de09d557220dd691252a2f5cc7fafe59.png Dave Brubeck Quartet Live-Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé à quoi ressemblaient les standards du jazz avant qu'ils ne soient devenus des "standards" ? Dans cet enregistrement emblématique, vous entendrez "Take Five" et "In Your Own Sweet Way",  deux des compositions iconiques de Dave Brubeck et Paul Desmond, encore reprises près de 30 ans après leur création par des artistes comme Radiohead. Ensemble, Paul Desmond au saxophone alto et Dave Brubeck au piano ont développé un tout nouveau son jazz sur la côte ouest. Ils parvinrent peu à peu à diffuser ce style cool et sophistiqué auprès du plus grand nombre, devenant d'emblée les rockstars d'un genre jusque-ici réservé à quelques spécialistes.Dans ce set intime filmé en direct, vous pourrez découvrir une performance  à la fois intimiste et intense. Sur scène à leurs côtés, vous entendrez leurs rires et serez le témoin de la camaraderie manifeste à l'oeuvre entre les musiciens. Laissez-vous absorber par l'atmosphère amusante, authentique et insouciante de ce moment de scène ! Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/manu-dibango-safari-symphonique 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fbdb454f55c988df1359895cc4628e47826c8d4d9108c04483ddca465a7f81ee.png Manu Dibango Safari Symphonique-Dansez toute la nuit en regardant cette légende de la musique africaine et du jazz, Manu Dibango. Vous pensez peut-être ne pas connaître Manu Dibango, mais c'est faux. Reconnu pour avoir popularisé la musique africaine dans le monde entier, le saxophoniste et chanteur Dibango est à l'origine du riff contagieux extrait de "Soul Makossa", que vous reconnaîtrez dans le tube de Michael Jackson "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" et dans "Don't Stop the Music" de Rihanna. À l'origine une face B, " Soul Makossa " est devenu incroyablement populaire, bien que Dibango n'ait reçu un centime de ces célèbres échantillons que bien plus tard, et seulement par le biais d'un procès public. Ce "safari symphonique" propose un tour d'horizon de ses grands classiques, y compris les styles jazz, afro beat, funk et soul. Il partage la scène avec un énorme groupe composé de cordes, de chanteurs, de big band, de rythmes et de tambours africains. Dans une atmosphère de fête, tout le monde joue, chante et danse en même temps, devant un public nombreux, dans le cadre majestueux du Grand Rex à Paris. L'ensemble constitue la célébration parfaite de la légendaire carrière de Dibango, longue de six décennies. Il est d'autant plus poignant que ce concert soit celui de ses adieux, puisqu'il décédera tragiquement quelques mois plus tard des suites de Covid-19. Appuyez sur la touche play pour rejoindre Dibango sur scène pour ce spectacle amusant, rythmé et plein d'âme. Dansez toute la nuit pour rendre hommage à cette légende musicale et aux sons de fête qu'il a apportés à la scène mondiale. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/miller-tutu-revisited 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/86d8d0d7ae680f1b09999c89051ebe43a92b973379a9d6645b07a657f819929f.png Marcus Miller "Tutu Revisited"-Regardez le guitariste basse Marcus Miller revisiter l'album "Tutu" de Miles Davis, qui défie les genres, avec Christian Scott et Tunde Adjuah à la trompette. <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div style="margin-left:-16px; margin-right:-8px"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> Vous connaissez cet ami dont vous êtes convaincu qu'il tomberait amoureux du jazz s'il voyait le bon concert ? Eh bien, voici la vidéo qu'il faut lui montrer. Miles Davis a sorti "Tutu" en 1986. Non content d'avoir été à l'origine du développement de tous les styles de jazz au fil des décennies, il modifie à nouveau la forme du jazz avec ce disque, en y mêlant l'électronique, le funk et le rhythm and blues. Ce disque controversé divise les auditeurs, mais comme toujours, Davis est en avance sur son temps. Il a ouvert la porte du jazz contemporain à la nouvelle génération, remplaçant le swing par des huit pairs et mettant la basse électrique sur la carte. Le style optimiste et énergique qui en résulte sonne encore frais et actuel 25 ans plus tard.  Marcus Miller, qui dirige ici le groupe à la basse, a écrit et produit un grand nombre des morceaux de cet album qui change les genres, ce qui lui a permis de s'imposer rapidement comme l'un des meilleurs musiciens du monde du jazz. Dans cet album, il revisite des titres classiques comme "Jean-Pierre", "In A Sentimental Mood", "Backyard Ritual" et, bien sûr, "Tutu". La présence du jeune Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah à la place de la trompette immortelle de Davis donne au spectacle une atmosphère sans âge, à l'image de l'album. Et en effet, il a passé le témoin de l'opportunité à la génération suivante, tout comme Davis l'avait passé à Miller.  Partagez ce spectacle dynamique et énergique avec vos amis. Célébrez un album qui a balayé le snobisme de genre du siècle dernier. Et débarrassez votre époque actuelle de toute limite liée au genre qui pourrait encore traîner. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/d-rivera-new-morning 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/03eab2df44bc62b6d839c9ff52cb45b7e772d549bea7787e4091bcfb1e3cd65b.png Paquito D'Rivera au New Morning-Regardez le clarinettiste et saxophoniste de latin jazz Paquito D'Rivera en concert et stimulez votre créativité. Imaginez sortir 72 albums au cours de votre carrière! Beaucoup d'entre nous se contenteraient d'en sortir un durant leur vie, mais Paquito D'Rivera a participé à un album sur chacune des  72 années de sa vie. Quand on pense au nombre de musiciens avec lesquels il a donc collaboré, il n'est pas étonnant que ce clarinettiste et saxophoniste de jazz, lauréat de 12 Grammy Awards, rassemble tant d'influences dans ses performances. Dans ce "Caribbean Tour", laissez-vous emporter par les rythmes sensuels du Cha Cha Cha et de la Rumba Cubana. Puisez votre inspiration dans des compositions originales aux côtés des morceaux révolutionnaires du jazz de Dizzy Gillespie. Découvrez de nouvelles mélodies dans une interprétation latine de Chopin, ainsi que de la musique folklorique espagnole traditionnelle. Écoutez un arrangement ingénieux du Concierto de Aranjuez du Maestro Rodrigo, arrangé pour un quintette de jazz dans un rythme de boléro.Soyez transporté dans les rues enivrantes de La Havane, dans l'intimité proche et personnelle du club de jazz New Morning à Paris. Enregistré en 2019, quelques mois seulement avant que ce sentiment de proximité ne devienne un souvenir lointain, plongez au c&oelig;ur du public - voyez la sueur sur les visages des musiciens et sentez la chaleur suspendue dans l'air.Si vous êtes du style à aimer le funk, appuyez sur play pour vous évader dans un autre monde, et laissez cette musique audacieuse et extraordinaire vous traverser tel un sentiment de chaleur, d'inspiration, et vous serez prêt à relever de nouveaux défis. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Cohen-new-morning 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3bf6f33a2678cd5a38a3efc1c156537c4b862ca57c0781d06db584cea56d2c40.png Avishai Cohen - New Morning-Ne manquez pas la chance de découvrir l'un des principaux innovateurs du jazz actuel. De nombreuses icônes du jazz ont continuellement repoussé les frontières musicales au fil des décennies, permettant au jazz de s'adapter et d'évoluer vers ce que nous connaissons aujourd'hui. C'est maintenant au tour des artistes d'aujourd'hui de trouver de nouveaux terrains inexplorés et de porter cette évolution vers l'avenir.C'est le cas d'Avishai Cohen, le trompettiste israélien qui ouvre de nouvelles voies au jazz moderne dans le monde entier. Vous pourrez le voir ici, en direct du foyer de l'innovation jazz - le club de jazz New Morning à Paris en 2019. Il apparaît avec son groupe, Big Vicious, avec Yonatan Albalak à la guitare, Uzi Ramirez à la basse et, chose inhabituelle, deux batteurs - Ziv Ravits et Aviv Cohen. La présence de deux batteries n'est pas seulement une déclaration, elle nous donne un flux presque méditatif de rythmes complexes pour soutenir les passages mélodiques. Et ces passages mélodiques, influencés par le rock, le jazz, le groove et l'électronique, ainsi que le jeu délicat et intelligent de Cohen, stimulent vraiment l'imagination. Les musiciens créent ensemble un groove inébranlable sur lequel le public ne peut s'empêcher de bouger. Avec des musiques de Radiohead et de Massive Attack parsemées de morceaux originaux de Big Vicious, l'atmosphère est cool, moderne et avant-gardiste. N'attendez-plus ! - appuyez sur play et rejoignez-les sur scène. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/youn-sun-nah-jazz-a-vienne 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/40136aef605c0e541230c117ca5db253a348632c71befdc04d8f909945ac418f.png Youn Sun Nah Jazz à Vienne-Vivez une expérience exclusive dans ce set unique et passionnant de la chanteuse de jazz coréenne Youn Sun Nah. "Le jazz n'a pas de frontières. Il permet d'être très libre". C'est l'approche adoptée par l'extraordinaire chanteuse de jazz Youn Sun Nah.Originaire de Corée, Youn Sun Nah a étudié le jazz à Paris, guidée par sa passion pour la France. Voilà qui explique peut-être la présence d'un accordéoniste, Vincent Peirani, dans une formation assez inhabituelle, complétée par  Ulf Wakenius, (le sideman de feu Oscar Peterson) à la guitare et Simon Tailleu à la contrebasse. En réalité, cet ensemble n'a qu'une fonction : mettre en valeur la magnifique voix de Youn Sun Nah.Saluée comme une "star aux multiples styles", Youn Sun Nah propose un mélange d'influences très assumé et enflamme la scène du célèbre festival Jazz à Vienne. En interprétant des morceaux de son album Lento, primé la même année, Youn Sun Nah et son groupe renversent certaines attentes : la contrebasse joue de l'archet comme dans le répertoire classique, l'accordéon propose rythmes entraînants et virtuoses, tandis que la guitare est jouée avec l'aide une bouteille en plastique. Quant à Youn Sun Nah, elle nous offre des acrobaties vocales qui défient les limites genre jusqu'à en avoir des frissons !"Je ne vais jamais oublier cette soirée" (I will never forget this night), crie-t-elle dans la nuit. Cliquez sur play et glissez-vous au milieu de ce public très chanceux.   Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/trio-yaron-herman-jazz-a-vienne 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/552d79e553809c1d58ae9004b7fa4b982a51da6012216b603866219b3f04e82d.png Yaron Herman Trio Jazz à Vienne- Director: Fabien Raymond Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/herman-trio-jazz-a-vienne 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/552d79e553809c1d58ae9004b7fa4b982a51da6012216b603866219b3f04e82d.png Yaron Herman Trio Jazz à Vienne- Director: Fabien Raymond Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Dejohnette-jack 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1f39282b87d130dd7c1a4e39cbd063ae33282f8b6f186def744178fa5b2862f9.png Jack Dejohnette -1985-Si vous êtes à la recherche de sons innovants et de performances vivantes, ne cherchez pas plus loin que le batteur de jazz Jack Dejohnette. Vous aurez du mal à trouver un batteur plus inventif que Jack Dejohnette. En tant que membre clé de “Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians”, il s'est fait le champion de la fidélité à aucun genre ou forme particulière. Il encourageait plutôt des approches plus libres de l'improvisation, y compris des influences de la musique classique occidentale et de la musique du monde. Dejohnette a commencé sa carrière en jouant pour les innovateurs Miles Davis et John Coltrane et a ensuite collaboré avec Keith Jarrett dans l'un des ensembles les plus célèbres de l'histoire du jazz. Il a ensuite dirigé son propre ensemble, Special Edition, enregistré ici à l'Estival Jazz de Lugano en 1985. Avec une première ligne toujours animée par son style d'interprétation inimitable, l'ensemble lui a donné l'occasion de mettre dos à dos la tradition du jazz et l'expérimentation.  Cette formation particulière, avec l'étonnant Rufus Reid à la basse et Greg Osby au saxophone, interprète les propres compositions de DeJohnette dans des arrangements intelligents. Pour épater le public, DeJohnette passe de la batterie au piano tout au long de l'enregistrement, ce qui est peut-être inhabituel - mais on oublie souvent que le piano est un instrument à percussion ! Appuyez sur la touche play pour écouter cette musique vive et sauvage - un exemple clair du jazz contemporain des années 80 qui repousse les limites.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/milt-jackson-et-ray-brown 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e67237604ab2526cab36b7a1eefdbd7e8de6e207f5664f102ec2cca4f1e9d8ff.png Milt Jackson et Ray Brown Quartet-Ne manquez pas votre chance de voir la collaboration entre le vibraphoniste Milt Jackson et le bassiste Ray Brown. Milt Jackson et Ray Brown forment un duo si étroitement lié qu'il est difficile de savoir où se termine la musique de l'un et où commence celle de l'autre. Leur étroite amitié et leurs collaborations artistiques s'étendent sur plusieurs décennies et de nombreux albums, jouant ensemble dans le Modern Jazz Quartet, faisant des apparitions dans les groupes de l'autre, et ici, après 40 ans, co-dirigeant le quartet que vous voyez dans cette vidéo. La combinaison de ces deux grands musiciens crée une musique unique. Jackson, laissant le piano l’accompagner,  tire un son caractéristique du vibraphone faisant penser au cor dans des solos impressionnants, tandis que Brown - l'un des pères de la technique moderne de la contrebasse - soutient le tout avec un son de basse bien gras. Le quartet n'est pas seulement dirigé par deux des pierres angulaires de l'histoire du jazz, mais il compte également des vedettes dans leurs propres rangs, Maynard Ferguson au piano et Mickey Roker à la batterie. Ensemble, ils présentent des morceaux ayant chacun leur propre histoire, "Blues March", "Misty" et le classique de Billie Holiday "A Child is Born". Mais l'énergie et le brio de l'ensemble du groupe, ainsi que le son unique et puissant du saxophoniste Steve Turrentine, invité d'honneur, apportent une touche innovante à cet ensemble de jazz classique.  Appuyez sur la touche play pour rejoindre le public en cette chaude soirée d'été italienne et vous baigner dans les sons riches et vibrants de l'un des meilleurs petits ensembles de jazz de tous les temps. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/williams-et-basie-alum 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7509c9f7ddabbb4d346f138810b75455d171c2c9f3f039452981864e4dc01ac9.png Joe Williams et Count Basie Alumni-Une occasion unique de voir les meilleurs musiciens de jazz se réunir une fois de plus sous la direction de Joe Williams. Imaginez que tous les plus grands vétérans de l'ère du swing se réunissent après 20 ans, apportant avec eux toute leur sagesse et leur expérience pour un concert de retrouvailles qui met fin à tous les concerts de retrouvailles. Eh bien, maintenant vous n'avez plus besoin d'imaginer - cela s'est vraiment produit, et vous pouvez le regarder ici. Enregistrés en direct à Bruxelles en 1981, les anciens membres du Count Basie's Big Band se réunissent dans cet ensemble pour honorer l'héritage de Basie et faire revivre l'âge d'or du swing dans les années 80. Dans la première partie, les musiciens remontent le fil de leur mémoire, revisitant au passage des titres favoris comme "Stardust" et "Little Pony". Le fait d'être un ancien du Count Basie Big Band garantit à lui seul un niveau de compétence et de musicalité supérieur à la plupart des autres musiciens, mais ces stars - dont Harry "Sweets" Edison à la trompette, Eddie Jones à la contrebasse et Billy Mitchell au saxophone - ont déjà deux décennies d'expérience à leur actif. Ce qu'ils n'hésitent pas à montrer avec des solos tout simplement époustouflants.  Dans la deuxième partie, le légendaire chanteur Joe Williams entre en scène et dirige le groupe tout en apportant sa maîtrise du blues, d'une beauté déchirante, à des morceaux populaires comme "Shiny Stockings". Vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs des gros plans aussi fantastiques de ce chanteur envoûtant. Appuyez sur le bouton play pour être transporté à travers la caméra et rejoignez le public en vous laissant bercer dans une transe heureuse, par cette performance nostalgique, habile et sincère. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/maynard-ferguson-big-band-en-direct 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/8626366591cbcd44fafda9863915488d169b75712c57b8e53b719f2a6fde5843.png Maynard Ferguson Big Band Live-Une instrumentation avant-gardiste et des grooves funk énergiques caractérisent ce big band des années 80 dirigé par le trompettiste Maynard Ferguson. Comment les big bands pouvaient-ils rester pertinents à travers les changements musicaux des années 80 ?  C'est la question qui a défini la carrière du trompettiste de jazz canadien Maynard Ferguson. Après s'être fait connaître dans les années 1950 comme membre clé de l'orchestre de Stan Kenton et du Birdland Dream Band, Ferguson a créé son propre groupe en 1957 avec de nombreux membres du Birdland. Il a suivi les fluctuations de la popularité des big bands tout au long des décennies, expérimentant différentes formations, tailles et publics, passant de New York à Londres avant de s'installer en Californie et d'utiliser son travail pour intéresser les jeunes au jazz.  Dans ce concert enregistré en direct à Bruxelles en 1981, nous voyons les effets de toutes ces années d'expérimentation et d'innovation. Ferguson et son groupe de jeunes musiciens intrépides présentent des arrangements énergiques de big band de smooth jazz, imprégnés de forts éléments de funk. Lou Carfa à la basse électrique et Roberto Petaccia à la batterie rock donnent à la section rythmique une sensation plus proche de celle du rock et du disco que du jazz classique. Et Ferguson fait plus qu'égaler l'énergie de ses jeunes musiciens en offrant une performance magistrale à la trompette et au bugle qui éblouit le public - en faisant jaillir un véritable paon de couleurs, de timbres et de sons. Appuyez sur la touche play pour voir le groupe passer d'un son à l'autre et d'un style à l'autre, flirtant avec l'avant-garde d'une manière qui caractérise parfaitement l'ambiance des années 80. Et décidez par vous-même si Ferguson a réussi à répondre à cette grande question.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Sarah-vaughan-newport-partie-II 2021-05-13 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7fcd81273c1b2e8b85f77a099cc999e7df934dad38485685c6a0c2b045d4a9b6.png Sarah Vaughan Newport (Part II)-Un autre set brillant, tiré d'un concert enregistré vers la fin de la carrière de la légendaire chanteuse de jazz Sarah Vaughan. Il est rare que les enregistrements réalisés dans les dernières années de la carrière d'un chanteur soient parmi ses meilleurs. Mais Sarah Vaughan est en effet une merveille rare. L'une des chanteuses les plus douées du genre jazz, la large tessiture de Vaughan, son vibrato parfaitement contrôlé et ses capacités expressives lui permettaient de faire tout ce qu'elle voulait avec aisance et assurance. Et comme vous pouvez le voir dans ce concert, elle a conservé sa polyvalence, sa tessiture et sa puissance jusqu'à la fin de sa carrière.  Dans ce concert en deux parties, enregistré lors du festival Jazz from Newport de 1974 à Bruxelles, elle dirige son propre trio pour un set composé  de standards bien connus arrangés spécialement pour l'occasion. Dans la deuxième partie, Vaughan se lâche, raconte des blagues et joue avec le public. Une section de scat envoûtante rend hommage à son amie et reine du scat, Ella Fitzgerald - Vaughan étant peut-être l'une des seules chanteuses à pouvoir le faire sans faillir. Et les morceaux favoris ne cessent de se succéder. Parmi eux, citons "Tenderly", "Body and soul", "There will never be another you", "Misty" et "Summertime".  Appuyez sur play pour regarder cette performance époustouflante de l'une des meilleures chanteuses de jazz de l'histoire.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Sarah-vaughan-jazz-de-newport-I 2021-05-11 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/90b1f9a8c54cde203f21c8099fcfc05e65fe361a663bc7fcd68ca1507d20e680.png Sarah Vaughan Jazz From Newport-Ne manquez pas cet incroyable concert enregistré vers la fin de la carrière de la légendaire chanteuse de jazz Sarah Vaughan. Il est rare que les enregistrements réalisés au cours des dernières années de la carrière d'un chanteur figurent parmi ses meilleurs. Mais Sarah Vaughan est en effet une merveille rare. La large tessiture de Vaughan, l'une des chanteuses les plus douées du jazz,son vibrato parfaitement contrôlé et ses capacités expressives lui permettaient de faire tout ce qu'elle voulait avec aisance et assurance. Et comme vous pouvez le voir dans ce concert, elle a conservé sa polyvalence, sa tessiture et sa puissance jusqu'à la fin de sa carrière.  Dans ce concert en deux parties, enregistré lors du festival Jazz from Newport qui s'est tenu à Bruxelles en 1974, elle dirige son propre trio pour un set composé de standards bien connus arrangés spécialement pour l'occasion. Dans la première partie, elle vous transporte tendrement à travers des morceaux ravissants comme "Over the Rainbow", "Round Midnight" et "A Foggy Day in London Town". Dotée d’une grande ouverture franche et vulnérable, elle vous attire, de sorte que vous vous retrouvez à ressentir profondément chaque sentiment à ses côtés. Lorsque la caméra s'approche et rend le climat personnel, c'est comme si, subjugué, vous étiez sur scène avec elle. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Charles-lloyd-quatuor 2021-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4485e030da39304075fa8b307391add172dfa4ba988035c9621333796ef451bd.png Charles Lloyd Quartet Live-Assistez à la rencontre de cette légende du saxophone avec les futures stars du monde du jazz. Le saxophoniste Charles Lloyd a sorti un album presque chaque année durant sa longue carrière. Se réinventant de nombreuses fois, touchant à presque tous les genres, il est l'une des légendes du jazz les plus expérimentées, influentes et prolifiques. Cette vidéo a été enregistrée à Bruxelles en 1966, l'année où Lloyd a créé son célèbre quartet. Il était loin de se douter à l'époque que les jeunes membres de sa section rythmique - Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette et Cecil McBee - deviendraient plus tard de grandes vedettes.  En interprétant les propres compositions de Lloyd, le groupe se réunit avec un jeu spectaculaire, mettant en valeur leur talent suprême d'improvisation. Dans cet enregistrement de studio qui incarne le glamour de la télévision des années 1960, nous voyons les caméras tourner et nous entendons le ton doux caractéristique de Lloyd, qui navigue dans son son bebop préféré.  Appuyez sur play pour vous immerger dans la musique et l'énergie de cette époque passionnante au début de la carrière de ces incroyables musiciens.  Director: Paul Roland Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/trio-earl-hines 2021-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0d0d1152aacf2958ff4df5aebfb36f15fbe65d5cece13e99ea4d8e4c18beeac2.png Earl Hines Trio Live-Regardez le pionnier de la technique moderne du piano jazz, Earl Hines, enregistré en direct en concert en 1966. <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div style="margin-left:-16px; margin-right:-8px"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> Que s'est-il passé lorsque le jazz a commencé à passer de la salle de danse à la salle de concert ? Les musiciens de jazz se sont adaptés, bien sûr. Libérée des contraintes d'un grand ensemble, la section rythmique - piano, basse et batterie - a formé de plus petits ensembles et des trios avec piano. Auparavant chargés d'assurer la constance de la pulsation, de l'harmonie et du rythme, ils pouvaient désormais expérimenter le lyrisme mélodique, la complexité harmonique et s'amuser avec de longs développements solos. Le jazz est devenu une affaire d'expérimentation artistique, et non plus un pur divertissement.  Earl Hines est l'un de ces pionniers. Souvent considéré comme le premier pianiste de jazz moderne, il a ouvert la voie à tous ceux qui sont venus après lui, notamment Nat King Cole et Art Tatum. Grâce aux lignes de basse de la contrebasse - jouées ici par le brillant Roland Haynes - il pouvait libérer sa main gauche de la ligne de basse et expérimenter des voicings et des harmonies complexes. Regardez-le passer de l'ancien style de piano stride (lorsque la main gauche prend la responsabilité de la basse et de la pulsation tout en sautant pour jouer les harmonies - pensez à The Entertainer de Scott Joplin) à ce swing moderne, le tout dans un morceau exaltant.  Asseyez-vous juste à côté de lui sur scène, si près que vous pourriez tendre la main et le toucher. Voyez de près ses mains et ses doigts parcourir les touches en jouant un nombre apparemment impossible de notes. Regardez sa main gauche interagir parfaitement avec le son ludique et brossé de la caisse claire - une technique maîtrisée par Wallace Bishop, que l'on peut maintenant entendre dans de petits ensembles. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/John-coltrane-quatuor 2021-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5b5518ab0b9bd997718544161f2c192dc6f42e01b4ceffbce28debe17006abdb.jpg John Coltrane Quartet Live in Liège-Regardez cette performance en direct et découvrez la magie du légendaire saxophoniste de jazz, John Coltrane. "Ma musique est l'expression spirituelle de ce que je suis - ma foi, mon savoir, mon être." John Coltrane. Soyez témoin de la relation profonde et spirituelle de Coltrane avec la musique dans ce concert remarquable. Dans cet ensemble de 40 minutes contenant seulement trois morceaux, vous serez subjugué par sa performance audacieuse, brute et émotionnelle. Dans de longs passages solos qui vous feront retenir votre souffle, il trouve toujours un nouvel endroit où aller avec son imagination harmonique sans limites. Avec McCoy Tyner au piano, Jimmy Garrison à la basse et Elvin Jones à la batterie, il semble disparaître à travers son saxophone vers un autre endroit, vous emmenant, vous et son public, avec lui. Dès le début, l'ensemble, audacieux et assuré, fait preuve d'un style révolutionnaire avec une improvisation en duo sur 'Crescent' entre Coltrane et Elvin Jones à la batterie - une combinaison incroyablement innovante à l'époque. Le set comprend ensuite "Naima", extrait de son disque influent "Giant Steps", et "Favourite Things", un succès de foule et le morceau préféré de Coltrane. Voyez l'interaction entre les musiciens et l'importance de chacun d'entre eux sur scène. Les quatre musiciens ne s'arrêtent jamais, ils sont dans la même zone, ils bougent en synchronisation, ils sont spontanés et connectés, ils font partie de quelque chose de plus grand. Prises lors d'une tournée en Europe en 1966, ce sont les dernières images de cet ensemble dans cette formation. Faites partie du moment, là, sur la scène. Appuyez sur la touche "play" pour ressentir l'électricité de ce concert en direct et en plein air. Voyez le souffle des musiciens dans l'air froid. Voyez le public médusé - une atmosphère capturée sous le ciel nocturne. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/roland-kirk-quintette 2021-05-10 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/920d290ffd3fa6c8df0c6dbffd64a2b9b21f4c6c8591119349c1e685381d88e0.png Roland Kirk Quartet Live-Apprenez-en davantage sur ce musicien créatif et intéressant, Roland Kirk, qui refusait d'être étiqueté. Le multi-instrumentiste Roland Kirk ne se considérait pas comme un musicien de jazz - il préférait que le jazz soit appelé Black Classical Music. Et lorsque vous entendrez sa musique immensément créative et complexe, vous comprendrez pourquoi.  Beaucoup de gens se concentrent sur les excentricités de Kirk. Mais ce sont ces soi-disant excentricités qui l'ont amené à découvrir de nouvelles façons de jouer, d'improviser et de créer de la musique. En termes de musique classique, il n'est pas excentrique - comme Pierre Boulez ou Steve Reich, il est révolutionnaire. Sa technique complète, combinée à son esprit novateur, lui a permis de maîtriser presque tous les genres du jazz, du post-bop au new-orleans, du funk au dixieland, du stride piano au free jazz. Il pouvait jouer de deux ou trois instruments à la fois. Il maîtrisait aussi la technique notoirement difficile de la respiration circulaire, ce qui lui permettait de jouer sans interruption et sans respirer pendant des morceaux entiers.  Dans cette performance live, enregistrée à Paris en 1964, vous verrez Kirk au sommet de sa carrière, avec une section rythmique impressionnante comprenant Daniel Humair à la batterie, Guy Pedersen à la basse et George Gruntz au piano. Un divertisseur naturel, appuyez sur la touche play pour le voir délivrer de nouveaux niveaux d'énergie au fur et à mesure que le set avance - souvent sans s'arrêter pour respirer, littéralement. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/coleman-hawkins-live-en-dinant 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a1eb522a548fc431b216e1ee1b8721a3c25086b93e1e132fd9b7de97e9d8c1e0.png Coleman Hawkins Live en Dinant-Ne manquez pas votre chance de voir le grand saxophoniste Coleman Hawkins développer sa voix bebop. Hawkins savait comment le bebop devait être fait. Après avoir joué pendant tout l'âge d'or du swing, c'est le disque "Body and Soul" de Coleman Hawkins qui a déclenché la révolution bebop. En tant que l'un des premiers saxophonistes à aborder les changements d'accords complexes de manière mélodique, Hawkins a eu une influence considérable sur de grands musiciens tels que John Coltrane ou Ben Webster. Dans ce concert de 1962 enregistré pour la télévision, Hawkins est à la tête d'un quartet de renommée mondiale comprenant Jimmy Woode à la basse, George Arvanitas au piano et Kansas Fields à la batterie. Chaque musicien occupe son propre espace, abordant le répertoire d’une manière naturelle et libre, caractéristique du style bebop. Sans grands arrangements à respecter, ils développent leurs propres solos sans limites, menés par l'émotion plutôt que par la structure.  Le concert commence par un Rhythm and Changes au tempo rapide, l'une des formes les plus difficiles du jazz, avant de passer à une ballade au tempo moyen basée sur le classique "Autumn Leaves". Hawkings joue en restant fidèle à son style unique - un son caractéristique qui a été si souvent imité une énergie virtuose, et assistez à la célébration d'un véritable langage bebop. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/quincy-jones-birth-of-a-band-tour 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c15bf4e28c9f435632b14ecfc038926a47f17ac7cdbf02505fe50a9e31234aaa.png Quincy Jones Birth of a Band Tour-Regardez la tournée "Birth of a Band" de Quincy Jones et apprenez-en davantage sur les origines de cette légende du jazz. Quincy Jones ne s'est pas contenté de donner naissance à la musique populaire du XXe siècle, il en a été le père, la nourrissant, la guidant et lui tenant la main jusqu'à aujourd'hui.  Nommé pour 80 Grammy Awards (le plus grand nombre jamais obtenu) et lauréat de 28, Quincy Jones a exercé une influence déterminante sur d'innombrables générations de musiciens de jazz et de pop. Son héritage est si profond qu'on le retrouve dans les &oelig;uvres de Ray Charles pour Impulse ! et les best-sellers de Michael Jackson. Sans Quincy Jones, la musique d'aujourd'hui ne serait pas la même. Regardez-le ici au début de sa carrière, alors qu'il s'impose comme l'un des plus grands chefs d'orchestre de sa génération. Après avoir appris à jouer de  tous les instruments d'un orchestre de jazz alors qu'il n'était qu'un adolescent, avoir été encadré par des artistes comme Count Basie et Dizzy Gillespie, et avoir étudié la musique avec la compositrice classique française Nadia Boulanger (qui a également enseigné à Bernstein), le génie de Jones est déjà évident dans cette vidéo.  Appuyez sur la touche play pour le voir diriger son groupe à Bruxelles en 1961. Avec des arrangements électriques et des originaux de Quincy Jones, le set célèbre l'album acclamé "The Birth of a Band" et comprend un casting incroyable de musiciens tels que Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Bud Johnson et Jerome Richardson, entre autres. Sentez-vous énergisé et inspiré par le jeu serré et énergique. Soyez témoin de cette légende musicale au début de son voyage et voyez par vous-même pourquoi il est devenu la légende qu'il est aujourd'hui. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/modern-jazz-quartet-en-bruxelles-II 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/53eb22a17c71b2ae0b4bfffd7e277d17259ed17727ab3356cfcaf7052f440132.png Modern Jazz Quartet en Bruxelles II-Si vous avez aimé voir le Modern Jazz Quartet en direct, ne manquez pas la deuxième partie de leur set de jazz intelligent et cool ici même. Le Modern Jazz Quartet ne représente pas seulement l'ère du Cool Jazz des années 1950, il est l'incarnation même du cool. Avec un son qui définit le genre comme leur nom le suggère, ces quatre excellents musiciens ont construit ensemble l'un des quartets les plus prolifiques et les plus durables de l'histoire du jazz. Avec Milt Jackson au vibraphone, John Lewis aux claviers et auteur de la plupart de leurs succès, Percy Heath à la contrebasse et Connie Kay à la batterie, ils ont continué à enregistrer ensemble pendant plus de 40 ans.  Il ne fait aucun doute qu'un élément important de leur succès a été leur capacité à apporter dans les salles de concert le charme frais et tranquille d'une jam session dans un club de jazz enfumé. C'est là que le public se pressait pour entendre leur groove sophistiqué et élégant, soutenu par un contrepoint décontracté d'inspiration baroque qui masque sa complexité.  Poursuivant leur intention d'amener le jazz contemporain dans les salles de concert, la deuxième partie de ce concert en deux parties commence par une interprétation de "Lonely Woman" d'Ornette Coleman, écrite trois ans plus tôt à partir d'une peinture représentant une femme riche mais solitaire. Et pour revenir à leurs racines, ils terminent avec "Bag's Groove", un tube de Milt Jackson datant de 10 ans auparavant, qui a réussi à prédire l'importance d'un quartet de jazz moderne une décennie plus tard. Enregistré à l'origine avec la formation qui deviendra plus tard le Modern Jazz Quartet de par son nom et pas seulement de par sa nature, appuyez sur la touche play pour entendre ce tube joué en direct avec toute l'expérience que 10 ans leur ont apporté.  Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/modern-jazz-quartet-en-bruxelles-I 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/75625f6a7aa34a756cc4417ccd47c9113b3cdcd7caf951a6eb8e224cd89f33a8.png Modern Jazz Quartet à Bruxelles I-Saisissez votre chance d'entendre en direct l'un des meilleurs petits groupes de l'histoire du jazz, The Modern Jazz Quartet, et voyez par vous-même ce que signifie le Cool Jazz. Le Modern Jazz Quartet ne représente pas seulement l'ère du Cool Jazz des années 1950, il est l'incarnation même du cool Jazz et de ce qu'il représente. Avec un son qui définit le genre comme leur nom le suggère, ces quatre excellents musiciens ont construit ensemble l'un des quartets les plus prolifiques et les plus durables de l'histoire du Jazz. Avec Milt Jackson au vibraphone, John Lewis aux claviers et auteur de la plupart de leurs succès, Percy Heath à la contrebasse et Connie Kay à la batterie, ils ont enregistré ensemble pendant plus de 40 ans. Il ne fait aucun doute qu'un élément important de leur succès a été leur capacité à apporter dans les salles de concert le charme frais et tranquille d'une jam session dans un club de jazz enfumé. C'est là que le public se pressait pour entendre leur groove sophistiqué et élégant, soutenu par un contrepoint décontracté d'inspiration baroque qui masque sa complexité. Dans la première partie de ce concert en deux parties, vous serez témoin de leur style d'interprétation classique en vous faufilant entre les musiciens sur scène. Admirez-les déployer leurs talents de virtuoses avec une classe impeccable, en combinant les influences de la musique classique avec les compétences acquises au cours de leurs premières années de jeu avec des musiciens comme Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker et Thelonious Monk. Appuyez sur play et prenez place pour respirer l'atmosphère typique du Cool Jazz qui emplit la salle de concert. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/lionel-hampton-orchestre-live 2021-04-29 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/2dc812c9a82039aaf420560db460601cc148b0c832f0afbf976764adbf2ec962.png Lionel Hampton Orchestra Live-Soyez témoin des innovations avant-gardistes du big band menées par le légendaire vibraphoniste Lionel Hampton. L'orchestre de Lionel Hampton était un groupe pour une nouvelle ère à plus d'un titre. Lorsque les big bands sont passés des salles de danse aux salles de concert à la fin des années 1950, ils ont trouvé de nouvelles façons de créer une atmosphère de swing et d'épater leur public assis. Les compétences impressionnantes de Hampton en tant qu'arrangeur et chef d'orchestre, acquises sans aucun doute grâce à ses collaborations avec des grands noms tels que Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie et Louis Armstrong, l'ont rendu célèbre dans les années 30 et 40 ; mais c'est son sens de l'innovation qui a apporté une touche nouvelle et moderne à son groupe, et qui a séduit les publics du monde entier.  Écoutez une basse électrique intégrée à un big band pour l'une des premières fois dans l'histoire du jazz. Et le vibraphone - un instrument nouveau pour l'époque - joué avec talent par Hampton lui-même. Voyez par vous-même comment son sens du spectacle lui vaut l'attention soutenue de son public dès le premier instant. Son jeu rapide et habile et son énergie imparable se combinent avec les rythmes énergiques et la complicité du public pour créer une atmosphère électrique.  Le reste du groupe est composé de grands noms, avec Dave Gonzalez à la trompette et Andy McGhee au saxophone ténor. Hampton les dirige de main de maître, tout en jouant autour du groupe - se mettant lui-même au piano à plusieurs reprises pour enchanter avec son sens débordant du swing et réalisant même un tour avec la grosse caisse qui éblouit le public. Appuyez sur play pour vous retrouver sous le charme de ce remarquable chef d'orchestre et showman. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/louis-armstrong-et-son-all-stars 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/484b67644e7680f7b1cf72a0620cba56bba69de88e51c90ab062183f46a3e017.png Louis Armstrong et son All Stars-Le jazz est peut-être né à la Nouvelle-Orléans, mais Armstrong l'a fait connaître au monde entier. <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div style="margin-left:-16px; margin-right:-8px"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div>Alors que le jazz était auparavant fondé sur l'improvisation collective, les talents uniques d'Armstrong ont permis de mettre l'accent sur les solistes, et l'évolution des techniques d'enregistrement a permis de transmettre ces incroyables talents aux auditeurs du monde entier. Les spectateurs étaient obsédés et, par conséquent, le jazz de la Nouvelle-Orléans a connu une popularité mondiale, avec Armstrong à sa tête.</div> <div> </div> <div>Dans cet enregistrement historique, nous le voyons comme la sensation médiatique qu'il était, en tournée en Europe et jouant devant des publics extatiques avec ses All Stars. Dans cette configuration classique de concert de la Nouvelle-Orléans, il est rejoint à l'avant par Trummy Young au trombone et Michael "Peanuts" Hucko à la clarinette, tandis qu'à l'arrière nous voyons une section rythmique adaptée à la salle de concert plutôt qu'à la parade de rue, avec une batterie, une contrebasse et un piano sur le banjo, le tuba et les percussions traditionnelles</div> <div> </div> <div>.Ensemble, ils interprètent certains des plus grands classiques du jazz de la Nouvelle-Orléans, "Basin Street Blues", "Back Home Again in Indiana" et "When the Saints go Marching in", ainsi que des morceaux adaptés pour l'occasion comme "Stompin' at the Savoie" ou "La Vie en Rose". Cette programmation inédite ne perd rien de l'atmosphère de festival ancrée dans l'ADN de cette musique depuis sa genèse en tant que musique de parade, tout en permettant à certains thèmes plus lents et plus tristes du Lounge Blues  de se faire entendre.Comme toujours, Armstrong est la star principale.</div> <div> </div> <div>Appuyez sur la touche play pour vous approcher de cette extraordinaire légende du jazz lorsqu'il monte sur scène, et laissez-vous séduire par son charisme et son talent incomparables.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div style="margin-left:0; margin-right:0"> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/le-man-universe-jaron-herman 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a02698a9f7ae1a4493b8be4bbb025a7f5a1473ae0d6714fc0bc8f5ed73745c8c.png Le Man-Universe – Yaron Herman-Vivez une expérience complètement différente avec le célèbre pianiste israélien Yaron Herman. Amoureux et détracteurs de la musique classique, unissez-vous ! Cette vidéo est la vôtre.  Dans le cadre de l'édition 2018 du festival Svetlanov Universe ! Festival à Moscou, le pianiste israélien de renommée internationale Yaron Herman donne un concert inédit d'improvisations jazz sur des thèmes du chef d'orchestre et compositeur russe bien-aimé Eugene Svetlanov. Entouré par l'opulence de la salle de concert Rachmaninov de Moscou, Herman est assis seul sur scène avec un simple piano à queue Steinway. Il joue avec une dextérité complexe, produisant des polyrythmies propres, piquantes et minimalistes. L'atmosphère est intime, et le public reste bouche bée. La caméra permet de se rapprocher, de voir le clavier, sa musique, ses doigts sur les touches, son visage alors qu'il se perd dans son improvisation.  La musique de Svetlanov s'inspire du style personnel et puissant de Rachmaninov. Il est donc normal que les improvisations de Herman, jouées dans cette salle, trouvent le même ton - bien qu'à travers un objectif complètement différent. En quelque sorte, il prend un style de musique classique connu pour son rubato et crée un rythme entraînant - presque jusqu'au funk - mais sans perdre une once de l'émotion profonde du thème original.  C'est une occasion rare d'entendre le son du jazz et de la musique classique combinés - appuyez sur play pour l'entendre par vous-même. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/akinmusire-jazz-a-vienne 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7c6b15c1520d2d4b45fc5f486e3b7235118abc9ae99b9de25ca9cd44f85e7c0a.png Ambrose Akinmusire-Ne manquez pas la chance de voir cette future légende du jazz, le trompettiste Ambroise Akinmusire, au début de son parcours. Le trompettiste Ambroise Akinmusire est l'un des musiciens les plus créatifs de sa génération. Dotée d'un lyrisme captivant, sa musique s'inscrit dans la tradition des modernistes de la fin des années 90. Après ses débuts spectaculaires avec Steve Coleman et sa signature avec Blue Note Records, Akinmusire est en passe de devenir l'un des trompettistes majeurs du 21ème siècle. Dans ce concert enregistré à Jazz à Vienne en 2018, Akinmusire dirige son propre quartet, avec Sam Harris au piano, Harish Raghavan à la contrebasse et Justin Brown à la batterie. Ensemble, ils interprètent les compositions originales d'Akinmusire, en se concentrant sur les morceaux de son album A Rift in Decorum de 2017 - largement salué comme l’annonce d’une future étoile brillante du jazz.  La musique d'Akinmusire parle sans réserve de son propre parcours et gère une profondeur de narration qui dément son âge. Appuyez sur play pour voir le public médusé, et ressentir un sentiment d'euphorie dans ce set intense et profond qui ne vous lâche pas une seconde.   Director: Fabien Raymond Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/hermeto-pascoal-a-jazz-a-vienne 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e2089aa55bfd8dd1f7ac2b246927f1d4399119f55e3f3d276036d30bc474dc73.png Hermeto Pascoal à Jazz à Vienne-Allez voir Hermeto Pascoal à Jazz à Vienne et revenez avec l'envie de faire la fête. Hermeto Pascoal est difficile à définir. Multi-instrumentiste qui combine tous les éléments du folklore brésilien avec la pratique de l'avant-garde occidentale et le langage de l'improvisation, il est l'une des figures de proue de l'avant-garde brésilienne. Comme on peut s'y attendre, son énergie débordante est un spectacle en soi.  À Jazz à Vienne en 2018, il démontre une fois de plus une excellente maîtrise en tant que compositeur, arrangeur et chef d'orchestre, offrant les sons de son héritage riche à un public dévoué. Les membres de son groupe le rejoignent en prenant plusieurs instruments, le pianiste André Marques et le saxophoniste Jota P. jouant également de la flûte à différents moments. Le groupe est une affaire de famille, avec Ajurina et Itiberê Zwarg à la batterie et à la basse/voix respectivement, et le fils d'Hermeto, Fabio Pascoal, aux percussions. Ensemble, ils ne font qu’un, allant là où Hermeto les mène.  Le set est composé de musiques originales entremêlées avec de nouvelles reprises de grands classiques comme "Round Midnight" de Thelonious Monks. Laissez-vous porter et dynamiser par ce son vibrant et éclectique, plein de polyrythmies brésiliennes et d'ambiance de fête que vous recherchez. Director: Nicolas Micha Performers: Fabio Pascoal (Batteur) Itiberê Zwarg (Bassiste, chanteur), André Marques (Pianiste, flûtiste), Jota P. (Flûtiste, saxophoniste), Ajurin? Zwarg (Batteur) https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/ron-carter-a-jazz-a-vienne 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1a46f7bfd9d2cb89154c0e18f363cc7d95c514ed8d4eef0a90feb92d0e6e3019.jpg Ron Carter à Jazz à Vienne-Regardez et apprenez de l'icône de la contrebasse de jazz, Ron Carter, qui apporte 60 ans d'expérience sur scène. Imaginez avoir joué à la fois avec Miles Davis et les artistes hip-hop alternatifs, A Child Called Quest. Eh bien, pour Ron Carter, il n'y a pas besoin d'imaginer. Ce bassiste légendaire est une pièce vivante de l'histoire du jazz. Avec 2221 apparitions à son actif, Ron Carter a joué avec de nombreux musiciens célèbres au cours d'une carrière impressionnante qui s'étend sur près de 60 ans, en commençant par des artistes comme Thelonious Monk et en faisant notamment partie de l'influent deuxième Quintet de Miles Davis. Carter apporte ces influences avec lui aujourd'hui, ainsi que les incroyables talents des musiciens qui l'accompagnent - Russel L. Malone à la guitare et Donald Vega à la batterie. Dans ce concert live enregistré en 2018, vous pouvez monter directement sur scène avec eux. Sentez la connexion entre les joueurs alors qu'ils se faufilent dans des solos, de nouvelles compositions et des standards classiques bien connus comme My Funny Valentine. Soyez témoin de l'admiration et de l'adulation du public et des deux remarquables musiciens qui partagent la scène avec cette icône du jazz. Une atmosphère de révérence plane dans l'air tandis que les trois musiciens font la démonstration de leur talent dans l'ensemble le plus difficile pour un bassiste - piano, guitare et basse, sans batterie. Le son qui en résulte est celui d'une ondulation calme et spontanée. Oubliez le stress et les ennuis de la vie quotidienne et laissez-vous absorber par l'expérience, la sagesse et la maîtrise de cette icône du jazz. Director: Nicolas Micha Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/blue-note-histoire-du-jazz 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/32c12570f159cb31d03ef92ca90e7a30edf96784725ae8e0e2958d20e60da6ff.png Blue Note histoire du jazz moderne-Ne manquez pas votre chance de voir ce documentaire envoûtant et de découvrir l'histoire de deux héros du jazz. Nous pensons que ce film, qui est le plus grand succès de tous les temps en matière de jazz, vaut à lui seul votre abonnement à Vialma.  L'histoire d'un groupe marginalisé qui en aide un autre, ce film étonnant retrace la naissance et la croissance de l'un des labels de jazz les plus importants et les plus respectés - Blue Note Records. Des amis, des fans et des musiciens du label racontent l'histoire d'Alfred Lion et de Francis Wolff, des Allemands juifs exilés de l'Allemagne nazie qui, en 1939, se sont emparés d'une forme d'art encore largement ignorée par le courant dominant de l'Amérique et se sont attachés à enregistrer les musiciens qui méritaient depuis longtemps d'être reconnus.  C'est à eux que l'on doit la création du son Modern Jazz. Ils ont construit un catalogue de jazz comprenant Kind of Blue de Miles Davis, établissant la norme à laquelle tous les disques ultérieurs ont été comparés. Ils ont également placé la barre très haut pour les pochettes d'album, en incluant des illustrations pour créer des &oelig;uvres d'art complètes - une pratique poursuivie par des artistes du monde entier jusqu'à aujourd'hui. Ils ont fait tout cela alors qu'ils ne parlaient pratiquement pas l'anglais et qu'ils ne possédaient ni argent ni contacts - juste une foi pure en leurs artistes.  C'est une histoire d'amitié, de vision, d'excellence artistique et d'une incroyable motivation. Le triomphe ultime de l'outsider. Bien que vous ne connaissiez peut-être pas leurs noms, Lion et Wolff sont à l'origine des carrières d'enregistrement de certains des plus célèbres artistes de jazz jamais connus. Appuyez sur la touche play pour découvrir leur histoire et célébrer la reconnaissance qu'ils ont apportée à ces artistes il y a plus de 80 ans par la suite. Director: Julian Benedikt Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/hommage-a-gershwin-hendricks 2021-04-28 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/050d7065ad6c45021bbaff9f5eb124e974b4cf6ac85cdc35c6cb7eee6d981e7d.png Hommage à Gershwin par B. Hendricks-Regardez la célèbre soprano américaine Barbara Hendricks célébrer ce compositeur qui transcende les genres. Gershwin était-il un musicien de jazz d'inspiration classique ? Ou un musicien classique inspiré par le jazz ? La réponse est les deux. George Gershwin a mélangé la musique classique, le jazz, le blues et la musique populaire pour créer l'un des principaux styles musicaux du XXe siècle. Le jazz et la musique classique ont conservé des éléments de son influence jusqu'à aujourd'hui.  Dans ce concert spécial, la soprano américaine Barbara Hendricks, de renommée internationale, interprète les classiques de Broadway de Gershwin, rendant ainsi hommage à l'homme et à son héritage. Son vibrato d'opéra aux inflexions jazz élégantes vous rapproche de leurs interprétations originales et de celles des autres compositeurs de Tin Pan Alley qui écrivaient pour Broadway à l'époque. Et si vous n'avez jamais entendu parler de l'opéra jazz, écoutez le medley de Porgy and Bess, l'une des compositions les plus révolutionnaires de Gershwin, qui raconte la vie des Afro-Américains d'une manière qui remet en question les normes et les préjugés de la société.  Le somptueux orchestre à cordes, le trio de jazz avec piano à queue, les paillettes, la cravate noire et les projecteurs sont tous réunis sur la scène opulente de l'Olympia Theatre à Paris pour évoquer le glamour et la classe du Broadway américain des années 1930. Ressentez ce que vous avez dû ressentir il y a un siècle en entendant ces sons pour la première fois - cette combinaison révolutionnaire de deux styles éloignés et divisés.  Si vous êtes un amateur de musique classique qui veut se rapprocher du jazz ou un fan de jazz qui veut comprendre la naissance du son Gershwin, appuyez sur play et plongez dans cette glorieuse combinaison des deux. Director: Benjamin Bleton alias Karl More Performers: Barbara Hendricks https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/charles-mingus-et-eric-dolphy 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/9fb2feb732b4c6aa2b3a3955e67036513df707d3f07abb8aacbcc088e3cb456a.png Charles Mingus et Eric Dolphy-Jazz et activisme : découvrez la puissance du son de Charles Mingus et Eric Dolphy. Ne manquez pas l'occasion de voir les célèbres Meditations on Integration de Charles Mingus, interprétées en direct dans ce court concert de 20 minutes. Mingus a écrit la suite dont est extrait ce morceau-titre comme une ode au mouvement des droits civiques. En tant qu'homme métis dans les années 1960, avec des origines ethniques diverses (allemandes, chinoises, amérindienne et afro-américaine), Mingus a lutté pour trouver sa place dans le monde. Il a fait l'expérience du racisme en tant qu'homme non blanc, mais n'a pas pour autant été accepté par aucune des communautés non blanches. En conséquence, il a canalisé sa colère et sa frustration dans sa musique, luttant pour l'intégration et les droits civils à travers ses compositions.Il n'est pas surprenant que ses compositions utilisent de nombreuses influences. Mingus réunissait les styles comme il aurait voulu réunir les races. Toutes les formes de langage du jazz sont présentes, du blues jusqu’au gospel, du bebop à l'improvisation libre. Vous pourrez aussi  entendre l'introduction de certaines harmonies plus abstraites et non conventionnelles, ce qui était en fait assez courant à l'époque : les musiciens de jazz cherchaient à défier la portée artistique du genre et à rejeter sa commercialisation. Malheureusement, Mingus n'est pas encore reconnu comme le grand compositeur contemporain qu'il est pourtant. Dans cette vidéo, vous pourrez néanmoins découvrir la musique puissante qui fait sa signature, interprétée par un ensemble bien consolidé, comprenant  Eric Dolphy, seulement quelques mois avant sa mort. Cliquez pour assister à un grand moment de militantisme historique, qui conserve toute sa force aujourd'hui. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/al-jarreau-a-l-olympia 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/fcd202ed3c9ef88569d764f1f4acfbfc194136cdcb4546caa5b961402c564dd1.png Al Jarreau à l'Olympia-Si vous pensiez que la voix ne pouvait produire qu'un seul son, vous aviez tort. Voyez le chanteur de jazz Al Jarreau explorer une myriade de sons et de styles dans ce concert épique. Remporter pas moins de sept Grammy Awards pour son chant n'est pas rien. Mais être le seul chanteur de l'histoire à remporter ces Grammy Awards dans trois catégories différentes (jazz, pop et R&B), c'est encore autre chose.  Mais Al Jarreau, c'est vraiment autre chose. En tant que chanteur de jazz, il parvient à un lyrisme doux dont la plupart des gens ne peuvent que rêver, mais parler de lui uniquement en tant que chanteur revient à sous-estimer ses capacités. Ses talents de scat et de percussion vocale lui ont valu le surnom d'"Acrobat of Scat" - ce style unique de vocalisation le voit souvent imiter le son de tout un groupe de jazz avec sa voix. Cette virtuosité et cette innovation vocales ont attiré l'attention du public à partir de la fin des années 1960, faisant de lui un nom connu de tous. En conséquence, il est devenu l'un des principaux leaders du mouvement jazz-fusion dans les années 1970 et s'est imposé comme l'un des meilleurs exemples du son pop et R&B.  Dans ce spectacle, enregistré à l'Olympia à Paris, nous voyons Jarreau, au crépuscule de sa vie, apporter encore une énorme passion et du groove, comme tout fan l'attendrait. Commençant par le tube "Morning", l'ensemble déborde de l'énergie de la fusion jazz-funk. Son esprit novateur est bien présent, comme en témoigne la reprise de la version vocale de "Take Five", autre grand succès de sa carrière. Appuyez sur la touche play pour assister au flux d'idées apparemment ininterrompu qui jaillit de l'esprit et de la voix de ce chanteur légendaire, et repartez avec une inspiration renouvelée. Director: Zycopolis Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/freddie-hubbard-quartet-en-direct 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/db6e758a70e816d89c81f6c8529f8a2d042a4c79e4242a1cc876f30bd9e9dee6.png Freddie Hubbard Quartet-Profitez de l'incroyable prestation du Freddie Hubbard Quartet en direct de Bruxelles en 1981. Que se passe-t-il lorsque l’on croise le bebop avec le jazz, le funk et le rhythm & blues ? On obtient cet incroyable set du Freddie Hubbard Quartet, enregistré en direct en 1981.  Portant un son aussi fort et fier que les vêtements et les coiffures du public rassemblé autour d'eux, ces musiciens chevronnés bâtissent une atmosphère audacieuse, amusante et ludique.  Il n'y a pas que les coiffures qui ont changé dans les années 80 - les styles musicaux ont eux aussi évolué pour favoriser une atmopshère funk. Mais Freddie Hubbard avait une longueur d'avance, jouant déjà du jazz funk dans les années 70. Ses incroyables solos en font un professionnel chevronné du genre.  En voyant ces musiciens jouer avec un tel confort et une telle confiance, on a l'impression qu'ils s'amusent. Ce qui est impressionnant, compte tenu de la maîtrise technique requise par les morceaux. Hubbard est rejoint par David Schnitter au saxophone, le bassiste Larry Klein, Billy Childs aux claviers et Carl Burnett à la batterie. Entre eux, l'énergie est électrique. John Coltrane fait même une apparition en esprit, puisque Hubbard rend hommage à son ancien collaborateur avec une reprise d'Impressions.  Appuyez sur play pour vous plonger dans l'ambiance du club par vous-même. Détendez-vous avec les grooves hypnotiques de ce concert et laissez-vous porter par son énergie palpitante. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/duke-ellington-et-son-orchestre 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/89e59f57772be062dc1ccc87f79f023dfe56337139c241e40c507e3950a5d969.png Duke Ellington-Les dernières notes d'une véritable légende du jazz en direct au Festival de jazz de Newport en 1973 "Les jeunes du groupe veulent que vous sachiez que nous vous aimons à la folie". Ce sont les mots de Duke Ellington au public alors qu'il présente son big band dans ce concert organisé par le Newport Jazz Festival à Bruxelles. Qu'il est émouvant de voir cet Ellington vieillissant s'adresser à son groupe comme un père à ses enfants, dans ce qui allait être l'un des derniers concerts de sa carrière. Cinq décennies après avoir créé cet incroyable groupe en 1923, il continue de le diriger, de le guider et d'en être fier. Cette joyeuse troupe de musiciens donne de la fraicheur aux arrangements classiques d'Ellington. Vous pourrez apprécier le son nostalgique d'une époque révolue - celui des grands big band, sur lequel quelques-uns des meilleurs musiciens posent un solo à tour de rôle. Vous retrouverez certains standards comme "Take the A train" et "Caravan" ainsi qu'un enregistrement live très rare de "The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse". Vous remarquerez aussi le son des clarinettes et des trompettes en sourdine, les rythmes swing et les harmonies serrées qui font tout le charme de cet ensemble. La maîtrise d'Ellington en tant que soliste et chef d'orchestre, même dans ses dernières années est une preuve de l'expérience qu'il a acquise à travers les décennies. Et bien que fatigué, il n'a rien perdu de sa passion pour la musique. Ne manquez pas votre chance de voir l'une de ses dernières performances enregistrées. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/count-basie-orchestre-en-live 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/4dee07702873bb59ee7945fc0640afbb76509caefc9983bdab92b8f479a5f59b.png Count Basie Orchestra Live-L'énergie électrique de ce big band bien-aimé, dans une configuration de streaming précoce qui nous tient à cœur. Nous pouvons remercier la radio locale pour notre histoire d'amour avec le Count Basie Orchestra.  Count Basie a constitué son orchestre à Kansas City avec quelques-uns des meilleurs musiciens des années 30, dont Lester Young, Papa Joe Jones et Freddie Green. Leurs prestations nocturnes énergiques à la radio locale ont atteint l'heure de grande écoute sur la côte ouest, attirant rapidement l'attention du public. Le légendaire producteur de disques John Hammond les entend et se rend à Kansas City pour rencontrer Basie personnellement. Il lui propose un contrat avec Decca, et c'est ainsi que naît l'un des big bands les plus prolifiques de l'histoire du jazz.  Plus de 20 ans après, ce concert live transmet toute l'énergie de leurs premières prestations. Avec Basie à la barre et Freddie Green à la guitare, les piliers originaux du groupe demeurent, rejoints par des solistes exceptionnels de l'époque : Smokey Young à la trompette et Frank Wess au saxophone. Il a été enregistré en Belgique dans le cadre des émissions télévisées de Jazz pour tous, qui ont eu lieu de 1959 à 1969. Comme nous nous efforçons de le faire ici à Vialma, ces émissions ont permis à tout le monde - et pas seulement à ceux qui pouvaient se rendre dans une salle de concert - de voir les meilleurs talents internationaux avec des images vivantes et rapprochées. Le public a apprécié la possibilité de voir le groupe interpréter des classiques célèbres, notamment l'emblématique "Li'l Darlin" de l'un des plus grands succès de Basie, "Atomic Mr Basie". Rejoignez le public et plongez dans ce spectacle. Imprégnez-vous de l'atmosphère de bonheur et de bonne humeur qui se dégage du groupe, qui se balance avec une énergie débordante. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/thelonious-monk-live-partie-II 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/db5c67a46cfe0769715af8301586e1cf00d8e570fed10917c97b4a9babfeada4.png Thelonious Monk Live Partie 2-Perdez vous dans la seconde partie de ce concert créatif et audacieux. Si vous avez peur de repousser les limites des conventions musicales, laissez-vous inspirer par Thelonious Monk. Monk a brisé les règles. Il jouait dans un style anguleux et dissonant, mettant en valeur le son percussif du piano alors que d'autres tentaient de l'atténuer. Il a développé de nouveaux choix d'accords excentriques qui étaient un défi pour les oreilles de l'époque - et le sont encore souvent. En conséquence, il est devenu l'un des fondateurs d'un nouveau style musical - le bebop. Lorsque les compositions originales ont remplacé les standards du jazz, Monk a ouvert la voie, en écrivant les 70 chansons qui font de lui le compositeur de jazz le plus enregistré. Dans cette vidéo, écoutez plusieurs de ses compositions qui sont devenues les préférées des musiciens qui lui ont succédé. En influençant leurs compositions, son héritage perdure à plus d'un titre. Dans ce deuxième de deux sets live tirés d'un concert à Bruxelles en 1963, émerveillez-vous de l'originalité et de l'enjouement de ces musiciens. Découvrez la célèbre formation du Thelonious Monk Quartet, avec Charlie Rose au saxophone ténor, John Ore à la contrebasse et Frankie Dunlop à la batterie.  Alors qu'ils interprètent trois morceaux de Monk qui démontrent son génie - Évidence, Ruby My Dear et Bright Mississippi - soyez étonnés des voyages que font leurs solos. Suivez-les alors qu'ils disparaissent presque dans un territoire méconnaissable, si ce n'est pour les quelques indices brillants qu'ils laissent sur l'air original. Vivez une expérience extraordinaire et voyez si vous pouvez les retrouver. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/thelonious-monk-live-partie-I 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/db5c67a46cfe0769715af8301586e1cf00d8e570fed10917c97b4a9babfeada4.png Thelonious Monk Quintet (Partie 1)-Venez vous asseoir à côté du "grand prêtre du bebop" au piano, en haute définition, regardez-le danser et laissez-le vous faire entrer en transe ! Si vous avez peur de repousser les limites des conventions musicales, laissez-vous inspirer par Thelonious Monk. Monk a brisé les règles. Il jouait dans un style anguleux et dissonant, mettant en valeur le son percussif du piano alors que d'autres tentaient de l'atténuer. Il a développé de nouveaux choix d'accords excentriques qui étaient un défi pour les oreilles de l'époque - et le sont encore souvent. En conséquence, il est devenu l'un des fondateurs d'un nouveau style musical - le bebop. Lorsque les compositions originales ont remplacé les standards du jazz, Monk a ouvert la voie, en écrivant les 70 chansons qui font de lui le compositeur de jazz le plus enregistré. Dans cette vidéo, écoutez plusieurs de ses compositions qui sont devenues les préférées des musiciens qui lui ont succédé. En influençant leurs compositions, son héritage perdure à plus d'un titre. Découvrez-le ici dans le premier de deux sets live tirés d'un concert à Bruxelles en 1963. Montez sur scène avec le célèbre Thelonious Monk Quartet, composé de Charlie Rose au saxophone ténor, John Ore à la contrebasse et Frankie Dunlop à la batterie. Asseyez-vous à côté de Monk au piano, en haute définition. Étudiez ses doigts pour apprendre d'un véritable innovateur et leader de l'école bebop. Regardez-le danser et laissez-vous entraîner dans son état de ravissement. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/chet-baker-quintet-live 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d4c43811261b39902c56ab14fc17dd59e9469ee6867b5b2abfb65c651ded4507.png Chet Baker Quintet Live-Prenez place et profitez d'un concert privé avec le charismatique et sensible Chet Baker, icône du jaz de la côte ouest. Il est rare de trouver un concert aussi personnel et intime que celui-ci. Chet Baker incarnait la sensibilité en musique. Il a poussé l’expressivité jazz à un nouveau niveau et sa musique est emplie d’un lyrisme qui semble démentir sa vie privée.  Dans un programme rassemblant des morceaux novateurs comme So What de Miles Davis et des standards comme Time After Time (que Baker chante), on entend la fluidité de son improvisation et sa belle musicalité. Enregistré en Belgique lors d'une tournée européenne en 1966, il était alors au sommet de son art, soutenu par une section rythmique swingante dirigée par René Urtreger, qui allait plus tard faire évoluer le jazz européen. Une atmosphère apaisante plane dans la salle. Comme le cool jazz de Davis, mais plus d'intime encore. Les musiciens observent avec un respect tranquille les solos des autres, terminant une cigarette pendant que d’autres jouent. La fumée s'élève doucement des touches du bugle de Baker avec un charme typique des années 60. Chet est dans son propre monde, seul avec ses notes… Assistez à quelque chose de profond, d’intime et d’intense. C'est comme si vous écoutiez une répétition sans aucune fausse note.  Appuyez sur play et asseyez-vous un moment dans la même pièce qu’eux. Vous voilà dans votre club de jazz privé, avec un public unique. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/gillespie-stitt-en-bruxelles 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/0bace6ff9a4bf70973cce370454bfd0200a6fca55ce4e8b6c008acd74224880e.png Dizzy Gillespie/Sonny Stitt-Rejoignez les légendes de l'ère du bebop dans un programme de classiques qui vous laissera une impression de chaleur et de douceur. Imaginez pouvoir voir tous vos artistes préférés dans la même pièce en train de jouer les classiques de l'ère bebop qui les a rendus si célèbres. Grâce à la tournée européenne de Jazz at the Philharmonic de Norman Granz, le public de 1958 n'a pas eu à l'imaginer. Et heureusement, vous non plus. Même à la fin des années 50, la nostalgie de la romance enivrante du jazz des années 30 et 40 battait déjà son plein. Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Sitt et Ella Fitzgerald en tournée en Europe, accompagnés d'artistes comme Ray Brown, Lou Levy et Gus Johnson, tous au sommet de leur gloire, auraient attiré une foule immense. Joignez-vous au public pour ce concert mettant en vedette des partenaires de scène de longue date, Dizzy Gillespie et Sonny Sitt. Dans un programme de blues et de standards classiques, Gillespie - l'un des pères du bebop - et Sitt - l'un des grands virtuoses du saxophone après Charlie Parker - créent une atmosphère de confiance et de charme comme seuls deux grands peuvent le faire. Le son velouté de la trompette à sourdine de Gillespie et les tons riches et crémeux du sax ténor de Sitt évoquent les souvenirs chaleureux de cette grande époque. Appuyez sur le bouton de lecture et baignez dans la lueur chaude d'une autre époque. Sentez le plaisir qui règne dans la salle, et rapprochez-vous de certains des joueurs les plus célèbres de l'histoire du jazz qui se réunissent et montrent pourquoi ils étaient vraiment les meilleurs. Director: Sonuma Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Ella-fitzgerald-en-bruxelles 2021-04-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7f8013449df743e8538072dfe0cecbcfc115442e44ccaddf45806f3c5fd2dd46.png Ella Fitzgerald en concert-Ne manquez pas l'occasion de faire partie du public venu applaudir ce line-up de stars et de découvrir le talent légendaire d'Ella. "Je ne pense pas que nous ayons eu un public plus enthousiaste dans toute l'Europe". C'est par ces mots qu'un Norman Granz stupéfait clôt le spectacle de la chanteuse de jazz Ella Fitzgerald en 1957 au Palais des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles.  Joignez-vous à l'enthousiasme du public et appuyez sur la touche play pour être aux premières loges de ce concert époustouflant qui montre la “Première dame” de la chanson sous son meilleur jour. Reprenant ses plus grands succès, dont "Love for Sale", "Lullaby of Birdland" et "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)", c'est aussi une chance rare de voir Ella diriger son propre trio all-stars composé d'Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown et Papa Jo Jones.  Laissez-vous surprendre par ses légendaires solos de scat. Son sens artistique - à la fois audacieux et ludique - la distingue, hier comme aujourd'hui. Appréciez le ton velouté distinctif de sa voix et la vulnérabilité qui donne cette impression qu'elle ne chante que pour vous.  Entendez la foule rugir, crier et siffler, alors qu'elle passe d'un tube à l'autre. Voyez leurs visages remplis de respect et d'admiration alors qu'ils sont suspendus à chacun de ses mots. Vous en ressortirez grandi et réconforté à la fois. Director: Claude Misonne Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/trio-mccoy-tyner 2021-04-26 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/299a1ab32dcad3c6fbc2b4315ae134e6db4e980c2e13c12772b97b930c1e6cc0.png Trio McCoy Tyner-Regardez le direct du McCoy Tyner Trio pour avoir un aperçu de l'esprit d'un grand génie. Le légendaire pianiste McCoy Tyner n'a pas seulement fait partie du John Coltrane Quartet - pendant son séjour dans le groupe, il était le seul pianiste que Coltrane engageait. Si Tyner n'était pas disponible, Coltrane n'aurait tout simplement pas eu de pianiste. Personne d'autre n'aurait fait l'affaire. L'incomparable Tyner s'est ensuite fait un nom en tant que soliste et chef d'orchestre, apportant avec lui de nombreuses influences de Coltrane. Son expérience et sa maîtrise sont exposées ici même dans cette vidéo, enregistrée en 1985 au festival de jazz d'Estival. Au cours d'une décennie où de nombreux musiciens de jazz s'efforçaient d'apporter un groove funk par le biais de l'électronique et de la fusion jazz à la mode, Tyner a maintenu son cap, apportant la même énergie audacieuse et optimiste du jazz acoustique classique.  Soyez témoin de la profondeur émotionnelle de son jeu lorsqu'il ouvre le concert avec un morceau solo époustouflant. Son expérience est manifeste. Mais ne confondez pas jeu acoustique expérimenté et vieux jeu. Lorsque le groupe se joint à lui, les mélodies vibrantes, les harmonies audacieuses et les attaques tranchantes de Tyner au clavier sont complétées par Louis Hayes à la batterie et Avery Sharp à la basse, pour un son moderne et contemporain. Sharp repousse également les limites du langage jazz en utilisant un archet dans son solo unique et audacieux lors de la deuxième chanson. Ensemble, ils créent une ambiance de fête des années 80 pleine d'énergie, sans un instrument électrique en vue.  Être innovant sans perdre de vue ses racines est un talent. Appuyez sur la touche play et soyez témoin de la sagesse et de la maturité d'un véritable génie du jazz. Director: RSI Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/wayne-shorter-quintette 2021-04-26 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/86d9daa15ed82a2c722d0e5e35a8173f09e109526c33d12e65dac2c879899ef4.png Wayne Shorter Quintet-Réveillez vos sens avec ce set électrique de l'emblématique Wayne Shorter. Pour un musicien de jazz, avoir joué avec un seul des groupes suivants : The Second Miles Davis Quintet, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers ou Weather Report est une consécration ultime. Mais les trois - diriger et co-fonder deux d'entre eux ? C'est de l'ordre de la légende. Et une légende, c'est précisément ce qu'est le saxophoniste Wayne Shorter.  Au cours de sa carrière, il a enregistré plus de 20 albums solo et remporté pas moins de 11 Grammy Awards. Ce concert, enregistré en direct au festival de jazz d'Estival en 1987, intervient juste après la sortie du dernier album de Weather Report. Entendez le son révolutionnaire associé au groupe, avec Shorter à la tête d'un mouvement de jazz fusion. Propulsé par deux talents suprêmes, Terri Line Carrington à la batterie et Marylin Mazur aux percussions, Shorter montre sa maîtrise du ténor et du sax soprano (notoirement difficile). Les claviers et les synthétiseurs joués par Jim Beard, ainsi que les pads de percussion numériques, contribuent à créer un son qui semble hors du commun.  Entendez les rugissements de la foule lorsque la musique euphorique et la puissance brute du jeu de Shorter font naître quelque chose de profond en vous. Vous en ressortirez vivant, exalté et prêt à affronter tout ce que la vie vous réserve. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/hubbard-satchmo-heritage 2021-04-26 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/03cf738a328770a480f8636138e2f9f2ecdc46a5e03b21e98b5a7340ed30e006.png Hubbard/Satchmo Estival Jazz-Ne manquez pas la chance d’entendre cet hommage au grand Louis Armstrong à travers les yeux et les oreilles du trompettiste novateur Freddie Hubbard. Connu comme l’une des stars du hard bop et l’un des chefs de file du mouvement jazz funk des années 1970, le trompettiste Freddie Hubbard remonte toutefois le temps dans ce concert, rendant hommage à la Nouvelle-Orléans, berceau du jazz, et au grand Louis Armstrong. Fait inédit, le groupe de Hubbard joue en ici formation traditionnelle, se rapprochant ainsi du son de la Nouvelle-Orléans pour interpréter les plus grands titres d'Armstrongs, tels que “Struttin’ With Some Barbecue”, “Jelly Roll Morton” et “Wild Man Blues”. Les solos de Hubbard à la trompette, d’Urbie Green au trombone et d’Alvin Batiste à la clarinette se succèdent comme dans les jazz bands d'autrefois, avant de s’unir pour une apothéose finale. Mais il ne s’agit toutefois pas d’une reconstitution historique. Dans le jazz, un hommage exige toujours de la créativité, c’est-à-dire qu’il faut s’appuyer sur la tradition pour créer quelque chose de neuf et d'unique. La puissance innovatrice de Hubbard se manifeste ici par la présence de la guitare électrique d’Al Casey, qui apporte une touche de 'delta blues'. Et les compositions de Hubbard lui-même jouées se révèlent sous un tout nouveau jour dans cette formation classique. Mais que les fans ne s’inquiètent pas, sa virtuosité explosive est toujours présente. Ce concert exceptionnel stimule l’imagination tout en éveillant la nostalgie heureuse d’un âge d’or. Appuyez sur play pour goûter à cette atmopshère unique, et communiez avec les musiciens sur scène ! Director: RSI Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/concert-de-decembre-du-brecon-fr 2021-02-15 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/10a50bb945a4602327b2e4511fb79ce633d1bc9e389bc84179f47aad3d5ac687.png Le concert de décembre du Brecon-Découvrez le Nigel Price Quartet dans un enregistrement de décembre 2020 réalisé spécialement pour membres du Brecon Jazz Festival. Cet enregistrement a été réalisé spécialement pour les membres du Brecon Jazz en décembre 2020. Deux des musiciens ont déjà fait plusieurs apparitions remarquées au Brecon Jazz club et au Festival - le guitariste Nigel Price, et l'organiste/pianiste Hammond Ross Stanley. Nombreux sont ceux, parmi les familiers du festival, qui se souviennent de leur style de jazz si particulier et énergique. Pour cette session spéciale, ils invitent un nouveau musicien étonnant, Joel Barford à la batterie, et une star du saxophone ténor très appréciée du public britannique, le talentueux Vasilis Xenopoulos. Ce concert d'une demi-heure comprend également un hommage à l'une de nos supporters du Brecon Jazz Club & Festival, la très regrettée Liz Maclean. Programme : Nigel Price - guitare / Vasilis Xenopoulos - saxophone ténor / Ross Stanley - orgue Hammond / Joel Barford - batterie Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/blue-lights-bjf-fr 2021-01-11 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/59c5a33957dd0a72a949357337598f106afe558d8d7c5eddece9f30a93901093.png "Blue Lights" de Gigi Gryce-Dans ce concert de l'édition 2016 du Brecon Jazz Festival, le Brownfield Byrne Quintet et Trish Clowes interprètent "Blue Lights" de Gigi Gryce. Gigi Gryce était un homme aux multiples talents : un alto saxophoniste, compositeur, arrangeur prolifique dans l'Amérique des années 1950. "Blue Lights" est un morceau issu de son album avec le trompettiste Art Farmer "When Farmer Met Gryce" (Quand Farmer rencontra Gryce), enregistré entre 1954 et 1955. Le style est simple et plutôt tranquille.  Dans ce concert de 2016, le Brownfield Byrne Quintet et Trish Clowes illustrent parfaitement ce qu'est une interprétation douce de "Blue Lights", la 7e piste de l'album de 1955. Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/jobim-agua-de-beber-fr 2021-01-11 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/ac273ad22fe453975bb6aa56469c1944909564de1ca2f07c112d6dbafdbd3417.png "Agua De Beber" de Jobim's-Dans cette vidéo exclusive de l'édition 2016 du Brecon Jazz Festival, Tina May et le Wales Latin Jazz Ensemble jouent le morceau au succès retentissant d'Antônio Carlos Jobim, "Agua De Beber". Le compositeur brésilien Antônio Carlos Jobim est considéré comme le fondateur du jazz bossa nova. Ce genre est une fusion de la samba et du "cool jazz", sur un tempo syncopé en 2/4. "Agua De Beber" (de l'eau à boire) est un exemple typique des morceaux de ce genre musical.  En 1959, alors que la nouvelle capitale du Brésil, Brasilia, est en train d'être bâtie, le président invite Jobim à passer une saison dans son palace pour composer une symphonie, afin qu'elle soit jouée à l'inauguration de la ville. C'est en entendant le bruit de l'eau qu'il est inspiré pour l'écriture de ce morceau.  Dans ce concert de 2016, Tina May et le Wales Latin Jazz Ensemble interprètent avec tendresse ce classique brésilien. Bonne écoute !  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/coltrane-impressions-bjf-fr 2021-01-11 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/83fff23fef7f08d431cd63ecae94442e31c720796b281c5765627ad82dbd98b1.png "Impressions" Coltrane, Brecon Jazz-Dans ce concert d’archive du Brecon Jazz Festival, Will Barnes, Alison Rayner et Greg Evans interprètent « Impressions » de John Coltrane. « Impressions » est le troisième morceau de l’album du même nom de John Coltrane, sorti en 1963, regroupant des enregistrements en live et en studio. L’album explore plusieurs styles différents, notamment le mode, le blues, ainsi que tout un éventail de sons inspirés d’autres cultures et d’autres pays comme la Suède ou l’Inde.  Dans ce superbe concert d’archive du Brecon Jazz Festival de 2015, l’ensemble joue l’un des morceaux les plus connus de Coltrane, dans version redynamisée avec Will Barnes (guitare) offrant au public des sons modernes et vocaux, soutenus par une association solide de la ligne de basse et de la batterie.  Director: Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Celia-dur-brecon-jazz-fr 2020-11-16 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d2f126f041361a8849eb3b8526aeb259f1e2680d60bd3b32095293280afa23a2.png Le Brecon Jazz Club présente-Un concert qui célèbre le talent de la grande chanteuse espagnole de jazz et flamenco, Celia Mur, et quelques-uns des plus beaux concerts des dernières éditions du Festival. L’un des ensembles de jazz les plus renommés de la scène espagnole, l’Arturo Serra Quartet, était en tête d’affiche du Brecon Jazz Festival en 2013 avec un concert très spécial le dimanche au Guildhall. Celia Mur (décédée en 2019) était chanteuse de jazz, compositrice et professeure à Grenade (en Espagne). Elle était la fille du guitariste de flamenco Antonio Fernández de Moya. Dans cette édition, Celia chante un Boléro mexicain composé par son père, “La Puerta”. Director: Performers: L’Arturo Serra Quartet, Celia Dur https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/cafe-jazz-tribute-brecon-jazz-festival 2020-08-27 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/885b7d34f190f37ce3c4a7d9e506d655f122a7b19b405a9123fcdc0c5d818f00.png Café Jazz Tribute-Enjoy this tribute to one of Wales' most renowned jazz venues, Café Jazz. This is what 'live' music in a relaxed setting sounds like! Café Jazz is a family-owned music venue and restaurant in Cardiff's city centre that has been host to famous touring musicians as well as some of the finest UK and Welsh jazz lineups. You will see some of them performing with other bands in this Festival. For more than 20 years, promoters of straightahead, traditional and progressive jazz, as well as R&B and blues styles, have run monthly clubs there. A favourite hangout for audiences, Café Jazz sadly closed this summer following the extended 'lockdown'. We re-live in this 'tribute' just a few examples of the many many fine moments from 'the Café', with a selection of his recorded music, which has been compiled by Paul Dunleavy especially for Brecon Jazz Festival 2020. 1. Ocaso Quartet led by Iñes Castillo, a Cardiff-based Latin band from Portugal, Brazil and Cardiff, with Pedro Asencio, Matheus Prado, Mark O'Connor. 2. Maciek Pysz, Jean Guyomarc'h and Ashley J Long, a collaboration between 3 musicians from different cities in Europe & Wales. 3. Miller Bop Quintet, with Dave Miller, Gethin Liddington, Richard West, Ashley J Long, Greg Evans. South Wales' finest.  4. Victoria Klewin and Adam Stokes (from Bristol) with Ashley J Long - in March 2020, one of the last gigs in the Café Jazz calendar.  5. Phil Meades Trio and guest Julian Marc Stringle, with Olly Blanchflower, John Gibbon. Distinguished UK & Wales lineup. 6. Musician Jane Williams gives a spoken tribute to Café Jazz. 7. Steve Williams Trio, with Russell Davies and Jeff Williams - top Swansea-based trio. 8. Jon Crespo Quintet and Brigida Melly, with Tommy Harris, Jim Barber, Ashley J Long, Ian Poole. 'International Wales'. 9. Bella Collins/Gareth Evans Blues Quartet, with Ollie Holland and John Monroe. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/LaVon-Hardison-Interview 2020-08-26 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/772b87af84aae8f506e5168edf036d9dc27e0969ea132694c7ad21cedcb567ca.jpg LaVon Hardison in Conversation with Siglo Section Big Band-Watch star performer from Brecon Jazz 2020, LaVon Hardison, in conversation with Laurence Collier and Matt Lush from Siglo Section Big Band. Jazz singer, collaborator, and inspirational performer, US Pacific Coast-based LaVon Hardison believes that nothing expresses emotion like a great jazz tune. She is the winner of the 2016 Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist of the year, and for LaVon, authenticity and the ability to create a direct connection with audiences are the foundations of her performance. LaVon has three recent solo albums to her credit, collaborating with guitarist Vince Brown. In this insightful interview, she talks with Laurence Collier and Matt Lush from the Siglo Section Big Band, who performed on the opening day of the Brecon Jazz Festival 2020. Director: Brecon Jazz Festival Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Steve-lehman-xhosa-cole-brecon-jazz 2020-08-17 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/8a7bc84f3bbf9c96d5ff43598cda5e8a380502ee842862b78d9d6c4ed7301692.jpg Steve Lehman speaks with Xhosa Cole-Listen to saxophonist Steve Lehman in discussion with BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2018, Xhosa Cole. Described as “a state-of-the-art musical thinker” and a “dazzling saxophonist” by The New York Times, our headline Steve Lehman is a composer, performer, educator and scholar, who works across a broad spectrum of experimental musical idioms. Originally from Brooklyn and now teaching and working in California, where he holds a university professorship, this “quite extraordinary musician” (BBC) is widely regarded as “one of the transforming figures of early 21st-century jazz” (Guardian). We are delighted to welcome Steve to his first appearance at Brecon Jazz Festival. Hear this unique presentation from Steve Lehman, the artist recording at home in Los Angeles and communicating direct with his audience in Brecon. Here also in discussion with BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2018, 23-year-old Birmingham-born tenor player Xhosa Cole probably one of the hottest properties in British jazz. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/deelee-dube-interview-brecon-jazz 2020-08-17 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/09b4e1e4bb1a3f01e5d2ecf9f7ab0d3996c43a332cfa5f121d6e7133753a9c4e.jpg Interview with Deelee Dubé-Enjoy this new, exclusive interview with talented singer Deelee Dubé following her incredible performance at BJF 2020. Jazz vocalist and musician Deelee Dubé, who performs on Day 2 of Brecon Jazz 2020, meets broadcaster Rhys Phillips to discuss her early career, BJF concert, and thoughts about how to survive and develop during the 'covid' crisis. Director: Brecon Jazz Festival Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Day3-intro-Brecon-jazz 2020-08-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a0f1f6de848f379b7fa36bac9f2769b3a9a3bdd9f28d1f37febb241bfae2f530.png It's the final day of the Festival!-Welcome back for Day 3, the last day of the Festival! Enjoy our video recreating the atmosphere of the Frazz Parade followed by an introduction of today's wonderful lineup! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welcome back for Day 3, the final day of the Festival! Enjoy our video recreating the atmosphere of the Frazz Parade followed by an introduction of today's wonderful lineup! The marching band between Brecon Cathedral and town centre, with a Parade and people clapping has been a feature of Brecon Jazz from the early years. In recent times, this was renamed the 'Frazz' Parade -combining Jazz and Fringe elements  Here with the help of some of the local photographers and jazz club members, we have recreated this specially for BJF2020, so you can 'follow the band'.  This is followed by our introduction and overview of the day for Sunday in English and Welsh, with Heulwen Thomas from the BJ team.  If you have missed Day 1 click <a href="https://www.vialma.com/en/jazz/articles/brecon-festival-day-1">here</a> and for Day 2 it's <a href="https://www.vialma.com/en/jazz/articles/day-2-brecon-jazz-festival">here</a>. We hope you will enjoy the show! Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Day2-Intro-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-08 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a0f1f6de848f379b7fa36bac9f2769b3a9a3bdd9f28d1f37febb241bfae2f530.png Welcome back for Day 2 of the Festival!-Hope you had a great time yesterday! Welcome back for Day 2 of the Festival and check out our amazing lineup! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Hope you had a great time yesterday! Welcome back for Day 2 of the Festival! Play the video for an introduction of today's amazing lineup.  Missed Day 1? Click <a href="https://www.vialma.com/en/jazz/articles/brecon-festival-day-1">here</a> to catch up! Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Friday-Intro-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-07 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1c79f49bd451a67a2761949597e7733e29ad6ec0222d43b8f938fae372773ce7.jpg Welcome to Virtually Brecon Jazz!-Welcome to the 37th edition of Brecon Jazz Festival. This year the festival will be 100% digital! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welcome to the 37th edition of Brecon Jazz Festival. This year the festival will be 100% digital! Here comes today's exciting lineup! Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Closing-Concert-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/854b0fbd364be5f6184d5c62d4cb670d56674b1dc1ed1dfb2671b07fa13fca18.jpg Closing Concert: Hoss, Norcross and Gard - Sun, Set 12-Dominic Norcross has been a highly acclaimed and notable jazz saxophonist on the British scene and touring for many years. Digby Fairweather said it was, “like having Zoot Simms on stage playing next to me.” Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Many will recognise Dominic from the colourful swing band, ‘The Numbers Racket’ that has amazed Brecon Jazz for the last few years, and he has also featured in the big band lineups at the Festival regularly.  Dominic has been a highly acclaimed and notable jazz saxophonist on the British scene and touring for many years. Digby Fairweather said it was, “like having Zoot Simms on stage playing next to me.” Dominic’s lyrical style is akin to some of the greats in jazz performance, such as Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan – but he has also toured with many in the Blues World. Ex Rolling Stone Mick Taylor called him, “the best rock ‘n’ roll sax player in Europe.” We’re very proud to have a performer of such exceptional musical talent and sophistication as Dominic, and who makes such a commitment to Brecon and Welsh Festivals, to feature in this year’s BJF. Elaine Hoss is a much-loved jazz vocalist, has performed extensively in concerts and clubs across Wales, the UK and internationally. Highlights include the prestigious Royal Albert Hall, Disneyland Paris, the Millennium Centre, Cardiff, the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. Elaina has been on tour to Spain, performing at the San Sebastian Jazz Festival, in a line-up including Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock. LINEUP: Elaina Hoss (vocals)  Dominic Norcross (sax) & Jean-Paul Gard (hammond organ). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Huw-Warren-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/60ea240b49e8631d6950654a91d0e6f98b589d8662e9022a2e0bec6bc39abe30.jpg Talk: Reflections on Brecon Jazz - Sun, Set 11-Reflections on Brecon Jazz in conversation with Huw Warren (piano) and Paula Gardiner (bass). Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making over a thirty year career. Equally at home crossing the often exclusive worlds of Jazz, World and Contemporary music; he has a distinctive and personal voice, and has collaborated with a huge variety of artists worldwide. LINEUP: Huw Warren (piano), Paula Gardiner (bass) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Alternate-Cake-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3ac92cabee373bc309d65847a92cdb8b118605606fb5883e872fd06c1dd950cc.jpg Alternate Cake: Swing Quartet - Sun, Set 10-Derived from their earlier manouche inspired band called Major Swing – Alternate Cake provides a crossover to other jazz idioms from folk, and popular music. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Derived from their earlier manouche inspired band called Major Swing – Alternate Cake provides a crossover to other jazz idioms from folk, and popular music. They have invovated and developed an authentic and unique repertoire, with unique compositions played with mastery, style and jazz improvisations. LINEUP: Phillipe Cann  (guitar & vocals), Jean Guyomarc’h (guitar),  Lea Ciechelski (flute), Matthieu Torsat (bass) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Talking-Guitars-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/375ee46f06cc581a19f405f711b8cb4c9207fa235f64395e70478ae90851ca73.jpg Will Barnes & Guests ‘Talking Guitars’ - Sun, Set 9-Welsh musician and acclaimed guitarist Will Barnes is a popular presence on the UK jazz clubs and festivals scene. We invited Will to host a series of conversations with other guitarists, where they could exchange thoughts and chords – and you can all listen in! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welsh musician and acclaimed guitarist Will Barnes is a popular presence on the UK jazz clubs and festivals scene, as well as touring with his own lineups and supporting leading names. In this more laid-back setting (and of course working from home), we invited Will to host a series of conversations with other guitarists, where they could exchange thoughts and chords – and you can all listen in! It became an eclectic and international lineup: Will reprises his BJF2015 appearance in the Guildhall with ‘rock school’ guitarist Deirdre Cartwright in their tribute to ‘Wes and Emily’ (Montgomery and Remler), a standout concert that can still be viewed online. Will also travels to meet colleague Andy Mackenzie in North Wales, a greatly sought-after musician, and Remi Harris just over the Welsh border, a person who needs little introduction and whose concerts and tours have brought a truly international following. These are guitarists who Will (now based in mid-Wales) knows well and has also performed alongside. From Milan in Italy, Dario Napoli, an exponent of ‘modern manouche’ and someone who regularly visits UK and tours extensively in Europe, joins WIll via Zoom, as does the very impressive American musician, Wayne Wilkinson (from Colorado, US), who like Dario, has played at Brecon Jazz club in recent years. All in all, a thrilling, diverse and intriguing ‘lineup’. We shall have to see whether it is they or their guitars that do ‘the talking’. LINEUP: Will Barnes (host), Andy MacKenzie, Deirdre Cartwright, Remi Harris, Dario Napoli, Wayne Wilkinson Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Music-Therapy-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/259a4f2032d2007f5446de266ed5e035d4abfd95e062fa52a50633b66f34adb0.jpg Talk: Music Therapy, Erika Lyons - Sun, Set 8-Erika says: ‘My passion for Music Therapy comes from a lifelong love and involvement with music. Through continuing study, I have developed a deeper understanding of the profound ways in which music impacts on every aspect of our being.’ Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! One of the best-known an busiest jazz double bass players around, Erika worked on the London jazz scene performing with many of the well-known names in British Jazz before moving to New York for 2 years where she studied with Buster Williams, Rufus Reid and Hal Galper. Erika has performed with numerous international musicians in clubs and festivals in USA and Europe. She has made many recordings as well as radio and television appearances including the Ray Brown masterclass in 1978. Erika continues to be much in demand as a bass player in the UK. Originally, she Erika began playing the double bass when she was 18 but in 2012, Erika decided to train as a Music Therapist at the University of West of England. She has since worked with different clients and groups, but especially with children who are adopted or fostered and who have suffered trauma in their early lives. Erika says: ‘my passion for Music Therapy comes from a lifelong love and involvement with music. Through continuing study, I have developed a deeper understanding of the profound ways in which music impacts on every aspect of our being.’ Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Eddie-Roberts-Quartet-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3eb638e8c4b273b2b043ade1e18f21cbc17d5e8f2821ceff123fe930307a1fa7.jpg Eddie Roberts Quartet - Sun, Set 7-Eddie Roberts Quartet “Tribute to Grant Green”. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Eddie Roberts is probably best known as the guitarist and producer of UK funk group The New Mastersounds a British four-piece jazz fusion and bluesy funk band from Leeds. Over the last 16 years, they have issued ten studio albums, two live dates, two remix collections, and a compilation album. In 2010 Eddie moved to San Francisco to further his music career. During the next three years, as well as touring extensively with The New Mastersounds in USA, Europe and Japan, Eddie started managing the band. Eddie moved to Denver and in 2018 set up Color Red Music – a record label, production studio & multimedia platform dedicated to releasing original music on a weekly basis. Eddie Roberts & The Color Red All-Stars embodies the essence of Hard Bop Jazz drums and horns, grooving upright bass, modal piano rhythmic pattern, modern keys effects, bubbling jazz guitar, all underpinned by a 4-to-the-floor kick and hats. 2019 saw the 20-year anniversary of The New Mastersounds, along with an extensive world tour and the release of their 18th studio album ‘Shake It’. LINEUP: Eddie Roberts (guitar), Chris Spies (Hammond B3 organ), Nate Edgar ( bass), Jeff Franca (drums) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Alina-Bzhezhinska-Tony-Kofi-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/862e5b02bd9c4cb71c927f45c3fa319d30bdbd3be1851e09c7e6f82af4a6df95.jpg Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi - Sun, Set 6-Alina Bzhezhinska is one of the most exciting and dynamic harpists based in the UK. Tony Kofi is a British Jazz multi-instrumentalist born of Ghanaian parents, a player of the Alto, Baritone, Soprano, Tenor saxophones and flute. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Alina Bzhezhinska is one of the most exciting and dynamic harpists based in the UK. Her imaginative programmes have established her reputation as a harpist of exceptional accomplishment. She has had the honour of playing at European Parliament, at the Queen’s 80th-birthday celebrations at Balmoral Castle and at the King of Thailand’s birthday celebrations in Bangkok. Originally from Ukraine/Poland and now based in London, Alina Bzhezhinska is an internationally renowned harpist. She has performed with leading classical and jazz musicians such as Shabaka Hutchings, Django Bates, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and the Glasgow String Quartet. Her duo, with award-winning jazz vocalist Niki King, has supported Gregory Porter. Tony Kofi is a British Jazz multi-instrumentalist born of Ghanaian parents, a player of the Alto, Baritone, Soprano, Tenor saxophones and flute. Having ‘cut his teeth’ in the “Jazz Warriors” of the early 90’s, award-winning saxophonist Tony Kofi has gone on to establish himself as a musician, teacher and composer of some authority. As well as performing and recording with Gary Crosby’s “Nu-Troop” and “Jazz Jamaica”, Tony’s playing has also been a feature of many bands and artists he has worked/recorded with include “US-3” The World Saxophone Quartet, Courtney Pine, Donald Byrd, Eddie Henderson, The David Murray Big Band, Sam Rivers Rivbe Big band, Andrew Hill Big Band, Abdullah Ibrahim, Macy Gray, Julian Joseph Big band, Harry Connick JR, Byron Wallen’s Indigo, Jamaaladeen Tacuma’s Coltrane Configurations and Ornette Coleman. His fluent and fiery hard-bop style makes him constantly in demand. He currently leads his own Tony Kofi Quartet, Tony Kofi Sphinx Trio, Future Passed Trio and is also the co-founder with Jonathan Gee of the Monk Liberation Front. Great performances here recorded in an informal home setting especially for Brecon Jazz 2020 online. LINEUP: Alina Bzhezhinska (jazz harp), Tony Kofi (tenor sax) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Josie-Sinnadurai-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/80931a035d2ddde807bd407045433c7ac0f2927e6ae661a575d69b8fe711270a.jpg In Conversation: Josie Sinnadurai - Sun, Set 5-Artist Josie Sinnadurai explains how her love of dance led her from the valleys and Beacons of her home in Wales to the culture and flamenco art of Andalucia in Spain. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Artist Josie Sinnadurai explains how her love of dance led her from the valleys and Beacons of her home in Wales (Aberhonddu – ‘Brecon’) to the culture and flamenco art of Andalucia in Spain. Through dance, she has travelled the world, including in Germany, Spain, Israel and Canada – and is known as ‘la Galesa’. Listen to her fascinating talk, recorded back in Wales to find out why, and what connects these landmarks in a ‘dancer’s journey’. LINEUP: Josie Sinnadurai (dance presentation) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/LaVon-Hardison-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/772b87af84aae8f506e5168edf036d9dc27e0969ea132694c7ad21cedcb567ca.jpg LaVon Hardison & Jim Barber Trio - Sun, Set 4-Jazz singer, collaborator, and inspirational performer, US Pacific Coast-based LaVon Hardison believes that nothing expresses emotion like a great jazz tune. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Jazz singer, collaborator, and inspirational performer, US Pacific Coast-based LaVon Hardison believes that nothing expresses emotion like a great jazz tune. She is the winner of the 2016 Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist of the year, and for LaVon, authenticity and the ability to create a direct connection with audiences are the foundations of her performance. LaVon has three recent solo albums to her credit, collaborating with guitarist Vince Brown. Hear this unique collaboration with the artists via our live video recording direct from Washington State (US) linked to Cardiff (UK). LINEUP: LaVon Hardison (vocals), Jim Barber (piano), Bill Fletcher (bass), Greg Evans (drums) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Ashley-J-Long-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-05 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/5efda11ae211504446cd9a65980bdf22910d96c313eb5d8554955cd1172d20bd.jpg In Conversation: Ashley J Long (bassist, composer) - Sun, Set 3-Ashley is a renowned jazz bassist and musician who has toured and recorded globally, performing with many international artists and leading UK names. Fellow performer jazz pianist Dave Jones, who is also a writer, composer and teacher, joins Ashley to discuss creativity in the lockdown, jazz scholarship and musical composition. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Ashley is a renowned jazz bassist and musician who has toured and recorded globally, performing with many international artists and leading UK names. A virtuoso improviser, Ashley has developed a unique approach to the instrument, creating innovative new performance techniques, including methods of preparing the bass. Over 20 composers have written new works for him, and he has had performances broadcast on television and radio across U.K and Europe. Fellow performer jazz pianist Dave Jones, who is also a writer, composer and teacher, joins Ashley to discuss creativity in the lockdown, jazz scholarship and musical composition. Dave also presents a special award of recognition to his friend, on behalf of the organisers of Brecon Jazz Club & Festival. LINEUP: Ashley J long (double bass, vibes) in conversation with Dave Jones (piano) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Brujas-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/795e60c5e5b7a97ce074788dea5890a6968bc93f7dd0032bd676d958b7f6f4d4.jpg Brujas: Flamenco Trio - Sun, Set 2-Josie Sinnadurai's trio, Brujas, is truly international, comprising members from Spain (vocalist) and Uruguay (guitarist)- and for a special BJF2020 collaboration, guitarist and composer Gérard Cousins has been invited to join the trio for a guest number together. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Josie Sinnadurai is a Welsh flamenco and contemporary dancer based in Seville and Brecon. Following her studies and postgraduate work in contemporary dance from the London Contemporary Dance School, she has toured internationally, including Flamenquines (Canadian flamenco tour) and Festival Flamenco de Montreal. Josie studied flamenco dance in Madrid and Seville and has since been performing and choreographing as a flamenco and flamenco-fusion artist. Her Trio, Brujas, is truly international, comprising members from Spain (vocalist) and Uruguay (guitarist)- and for a special BJF2020 collaboration, guitarist and composer Gérard Cousins has been invited to join the trio for a guest number together. It was no easy feat, and the quartet ‘played together’ from locations in Seville, Reading, Montevideo, and Merthyr Tydfil! Following the concert set, Josie recorded a special talk, about her ‘Dancer’s Journey’ from Wales to Andalucia – see Sunday event 5) LINEUP: Josie Sinnadurai (dance), Carmen Yruela (vocals), Eri González (Guitar) and Gerard Cousins (guest guitar) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Preservation-Jazz-2-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/44a1770b34f6b90d3c096c94e037fceaf44d257bec603d693cbda1b0247be802.jpg Preservation Jazz Society: Part 2 - Sun, Set 1-Organisers of the Preservation Jazz Society (PJS) – Alun Jones and Paul Dunleavy provide an introduction, followed by a further selection of music and lineups from the regular PJS evenings at Cafe Jazz Cardiff. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Organisers of the Preservation Jazz Society (PJS) – Alun Jones and Paul Dunleavy provide an introduction, followed by a further selection of music and lineups from the regular PJS evenings at Cafe Jazz Cardiff. LINEUP: “Mike Denham & Clarence Nugent”, “The Sopranos”, “Jazz Torque”,  “Hot Springs Cafe”, “Emily Bacon & Friends” Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/transatlantic-hotclub-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/db9b57fe4b0a78dc05fafe18957cfdfe5795c70fe8b7b252eac774c58d3357a8.jpg Transatlantic Hot Club - Sat, Set 12-Marvel in this eclectic wonder featuring jazz harp! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! The Transatlantic Hot Club was formed by Ben Creighton Griffiths and Adrien Chevalier in 2013 when they met at a harp festival in the French Caribbean. They took the music to Wales, and were often joined by other musicians, such as the acclaimed bassist Ashley John Long. A very successful tour of dates in Wales and London in 2019 led to plans to extend the schedule of performances into 2020, although the current situation has made this impossible. However, the duo invited two leading exponents of the ‘hot club’ style, bassist Philip Ambuel who is also based in New York (as is Adrien), and Italian colleague Roberto Gervasi, an accordionist, to join them for this unique and very special BJF2020 ‘lockdown’ performance. Cardiff based Ben combines his classical orchestral commmitments with  an increasing demand for his amazing jazz performances. His jazz repertoire covers all genres, including Swing, Latin, Funk, Electronic and Fusion, Gypsy. Ben performs using an Electric Harp, a Nord Stage 2 Keyboard Synth, and numerous effects pedals.  International festival appearances  include the Cambridge Jazz Festival,  Wales International Harp Festival, The Edinburgh International Harp Festival, Cardiff Camac Harp Weekend, and Wall2Wall Jazz Festival in the UK and the Prague Harp Festival, Journées Internationales de la harpe dans la Caraïbe, The Dutch Harp Festival, Jazz Harp Academy, and the International Harp Festival of Sentmenat (Spain). LINEUP: Ben Creighton-Griffiths (jazz harp) Adrien Chevalier (violin & voice) Philip Ambuel (bass) Sara Labriola – guitar (NYC) Linus Wyrsch – clarinet (NYC) Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Yurie-hu-huw-warren-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/2ad4204de87a274c58c4b22b759ac9a42610f1f41335c8b364504a82f8a07574.jpg Yurie Hu and Huw Warren - Sat, Set 11-Enjoy this innovative anglo-french collaboration. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making over a thirty year career. Equally at home crossing the often exclusive worlds of Jazz, World and Contemporary music; he has a distinctive and personal voice, and has collaborated with a huge variety of artists worldwide. Yurie Hu is a violinist, vocalist and artist originally from South Korea and now living and working in France. She plays jazz, folk and contemporary music and has been involved in many collaborations. Yurie and Huw are in the beginning stages of working together to produce some new music for Brecon Jazz. Join them for this first stage in coming to identify their voices, to understand the others' music and creating a way to explore something new. LINEUP: Yurie Hu (vocals and violin), Huw Warren (piano). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Alan-barnes-atsuko-shimada-trio-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d8c0d96f26ec75fe9e25bc723bae7a984e569cbd4499367809649e83c3849e7d.jpg Alan Barnes and Atsuko Shimada Trio - Sat, Set 10-Enjoy acclaimed jazz musician Alan Barnes join with the talented Atsuko Shimada. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, band leader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit. His recorded catalogue is immense. Alan Barnes’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards, most recently in 2014 for clarinet, and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. Spain based and a popular performer at Brecon Jazz, Atsuko Shimada here teams with her regular trio, linked via a studio session in Granada. Atsuko graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music and sites her major influences  as Wynton Kelly and Herbie Hancock. Atsuko delights audiences with suggestive arrangements of  traditional standards and intricate reharmonizations. LINEUP: Atsuko Shimada (piano), Alan Barnes (sax), Rafa Sibaja (bass) and Jose Luis Gomez (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/community-jazz-ukes-ian-cooper-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/e136cf986f9b750a6b15fc586e903fc78b98a8b3a2ef25d4d738a78e64599855.jpg Community Jazz and Ukes Orchestra - Sat, Set 9-Ian Cooper and Rachel tell us about ukulele and jazz. The video will then be followed by a ‘Short history of jazz piano’ by Richard Michael. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Ian is a jazz bassist and music teacher. He and Rachel have led a regular ukulele group in Brecon called ’Uskulele Jazz’ for a number of years. This is now so popular that a complete orchestra has emerged, and Ian & Rachel discuss using ‘jazz standards’ to discover and explore music-making in a community atmosphere. It will then be followed by a ‘Short history of jazz piano’ by Richard Michael, and Jazz Jam. Award winning pianist and composer Richard Michael BEM presents a 10 minute history of jazz piano packed with info and guid Scottish humour.  Richard broadcasts weekly on BBC Radio Scotland’s “Jazz Nights” and is acknowledged master of improvisation in all styles. LINEUP: Rachel & Ian Cooper – Ukuleles / Richard Michael / Jazz Jam Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Joe-northwood-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/86ef54b3cb3ad34b0cebf1de5ba0dc828ca6579ba46f05e7bb0654177e375570.jpg Nurdle: Joe Northwood - Sat, Set 8-Admirez le musicien passionné de Cardiff, Joe Northwood et son saxophone. Connu pour être un improvisateur dynamique et énergique, il a été encadré par certains des plus grands musiciens du Royaume-Uni, dont Iain Ballamy, Geoff Simkins, Keith Tippett, Huw Warren, Martin France et Steve Waterman.”“Également réputé pour sa pédagogie, il met très souvent en avant la scène jazz et musique créative de Cardiff. Joe est soutenu ici par des 2 artistes polyvalents et créatifs : Tom Berge et Paolo Adamo. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/rachel-starritt-trio-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/47c8ddb48ac9b3e9c099ce3fe54d45841e806e1c5c345045ae1cb2e3b0bd3e2e.jpg Rachel Starritt Trio - Sat, Set 7-Enjoy this dynamic young Welsh jazz trio. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! From Bridgend, South Wales, pianist Rachel Starritt, who has been unsighted from birth, is one of the rising stars of the jazz scene in Wales and beyond. She received formal training in piano with Alison Bowring at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) from 2006, and is currently an MMus postgraduate student at RWCMD, where she continues to demonstrate extraordinary musicianship and piano improvisation skills. Rachel regularly attended the Chethams Piano Summer School and Original UK Jazz summer School respectively, where she studied with Nikki Iles and Douglas Finch and has also received lessons with the renowned Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren. Rachel’s Trio is a lineup of talents, who have hugely impressed jazz audiences at club gigs over the last two years. Clem Saynor is currently studying Jazz Performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama under tuition from renowned bass players Yuri Goloubev and Dudley Phillips, Alex Goodyear a recent graduate of RWCMD, Jazz Performance degree, Alex Goodyear is now a full time jazz drummer, arranger and session musician, based in Cardiff. LINEUP: Rachel Starritt (piano), Clay Seynert (bass), Alex Goodyear (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Brecon-Jazz-Greetings 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/a0f1f6de848f379b7fa36bac9f2769b3a9a3bdd9f28d1f37febb241bfae2f530.png Brecon Greetings - Fri, Set 12-Greetings from Brecon Festival, Jazz Clubs Wales & Friends of Brecon Jazz Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! In this event, businesses and jazz supporters in Brecon record their greetings and thoughts about the Festival 2020. There are some messages coming from further afield, and the wider followers of Brecon Jazz, plus previous performers and fellow promoters send their greetings. The long-established organisation, the ‘Friends of Brecon Jazz’, describes its role as a support body for the festival through fundraising via subscriptions – and invites you to come and join them too! Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/tango-jazz-quartet-argentina-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d7b8acb978b4a2d9a47d2811ce062f1f59b7a0074a6c6524ebe507629972e366.jpg Tango Jazz Quartet of Argentina - Sat, Set 6-A very special recording and message from Buenos Aires. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! The Tango Jazz Quartet (TJQ) from Argentina, mixes the melodic and rhythmic patterns of Tango with the harmonies and improvisation of Jazz. This innovative integration has received an enthusiastic reaction both in Argentina as well as internationally. The music of Tango Jazz Quartet goes from the traditional tango to the music of Astor Piazzola without ever abandoning the territory of jazz. A very special recording and message from Buenos Aires. LINEUP: Gustavo Firmenich (Saxophone & clarinet, leader TJQ), Horacio Acosta (piano), Martín Rao de Vita (bass), Mauricio Pasculli (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Steve-lehman-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c1ff1cf73dc5a23ce594ea2ed89028644cdc5d3b854f8ffdd16f631b5dbe39f0.jpg Steve Lehman Solo Sax - Sat, Set 5-Hear this unique presentation from Steve Lehman, the artist recording at home in Los Angeles and communicating direct with his audience in Brecon. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Described as “a state-of-the-art musical thinker” and a “dazzling saxophonist” by The New York Times, our headline Steve Lehman is a composer, performer, educator and scholar, who works across a broad spectrum of experimental musical idioms. Originally from Brooklyn and now teaching and working in California, where he holds a university professorship, this “quite extraordinary musician” (BBC) is widely regarded as “one of the transforming figures of early 21st-century jazz” (Guardian). We are delighted to welcome Steve to his first appearance at Brecon Jazz Festival. Hear this unique presentation from Steve Lehman, the artist recording at home in Los Angeles and communicating direct with his audience in Brecon. LINEUP: Steve Lehman (solo saxophone) and in conversation. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/deelee-dube-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/aab4220eec57319d33f2f002e9c236443f491411f8dd609115acf42499aee60d.jpg Deelee Dubé and Juan Galiardo Trio - Sat, Set 4-Deelee Dubé a remporté le Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition en 2016. Elle est une des chanteuses les plus talentueuses émergeant de la scène londonienne. Vialma est une plateforme de streaming dédiée à la musique classique et au jazz. Cette année, nous sommes ravis de diffuser l'intégralité du Brecon Jazz Festival, en exclusivité sur notre site ! Deelee Dubé a remporté le Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition en 2016. Elle est une des chanteuses les plus talentueuses émergeant de la scène londonienne. Un mélange de jazz traditionnel, de tons éclectiques du jazz contemporain UK/UE et d’un patrimoine musical Sud Africain ne peut produire que du bon : « une douce sonorité , un sentiment chaleureux de blues et une belle maîtrise du rythme » (Jazz Times). Cette interprétation vous offre aussi l’occasion de rencontrer un partenaire régulier du Brecon Jazz, Juan Galiardo ainsi que son trio espagnol impressionnant. Ecoutez cette collaboration artistique unique via notre enregistrement en direct de Grenade (Espagne) et de Londres. A l'affiche: Deelee Dubé (chant) Juan Galiardo (piano) Rafa Sibaja (basse) Jose Luis Gomez (batterie) (edited)  Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/manushan-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/69ea783a9a3b822d0d27adf7bdc400dcff2507d9fbf7261eb8c2c8be406c8485.jpg Manushan: Aïda & Babak Nosrat - Sat, Set 3-Paris-based Aïda & Babak Nosrat, who are originally from Iran, bring a love of flamenco, Middle eastern sounds and a deep attraction for jazz manouche to create their unique musical performances. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Paris-based Aïda & Babak Nosrat, who are originally from Iran, bring a love of flamenco, Middle eastern sounds and a deep attraction for jazz manouche to create their unique musical performances. Their influences encompass European jazz, as well as classical Spanish and Brazilian rhythms, intertwined with Turkish and Bandari melodies. The musicians appear in association with Accords Croisés, Paris. Hear this unique collaboration with the artists via a live video recording direct from Paris, France. In association with Accords Croisés (France), with our thanks. LINEUP: Aïda & Babak Nosrat  (vocals, violin, guitar). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/ruth-bowen-quartet-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c520a362ec0234e7e5ab7dee92924d097f8dcb2d3fac427b18071c00a775d799.jpg Ruth Bowen Quartet - Sat, Set 2-Ruth Bowen (vocals, double bass) Mike Chappell (piano) Pete Bowen (Sax ) Phill O’Sullivan (drums) Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Wonderful local jazz singer and musician Ruth Bowen returns to Brecon Jazz with stellar lineup, renewing a unique partnership. Sensitive grooves in the expert hands of dummer Phill O’Sullivan make this a special treat for all. Expect top drawer sounds from this classic jazz trio. LINEUP: Ruth Bowen (vocals, double bass) Mike Chappell (piano) Pete Bowen (Sax) Phill O’Sullivan (drums). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/preservation-jazz-1-saturday-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/44a1770b34f6b90d3c096c94e037fceaf44d257bec603d693cbda1b0247be802.jpg Preservation Jazz Society Cardiff - Sat, Set 1-Featuring the “Sandringham Six”, “Riverside Remembered”, "New Orleans Hot Potatoes” and the “Old Malthouse”. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! LINEUP: Featuring the “Sandringham Six”, “Riverside Remembered”, "New Orleans Hot Potatoes” and the “Old Malthouse”. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Tony-kofi-and-alan-barnes-discussion-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/abb0ce06d5977a6521bd598f10235252c5de5e1d1b77c08d1b0649c9f4c64551.jpg Toni Kofi and Alan Barnes in Conversation - Fri, Set 8-Enjoy this discussion between Toni Kofi and Alan Barnes. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, band leader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers His recorded catalogue is immense.  Alan’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards, most recently in 2014 for clarinet, and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. Tony Kofi who joins Alan in conversation is a British Jazz multi-instrumentalist born of Ghanaian parents, ans a  player of the Alto, Baritone, Soprano, Tenor saxophones and flute. Having ‘cut his teeth’ in the “Jazz Warriors” of the early 90’s, award-winning saxophonist Tony Kofi has gone on to establish himself as a musician, teacher and composer of some authority. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Mood-Indigo-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/324642db5d510a6ee9992bdf7a1fb36770d21464b06c1cf46eecc54b5eb768f4.jpg In conversation: Janet McCunn & Terence Collie - Fri, Set 11-Janet McCunn (vocals) and Terence Collie (piano), plus guests in discussion and performance Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Kingston (London) based singer, promoter and long time supporter of Brecon Jazz, Janet McCunn talks here with Hampton based jazz pianist Terence Collie about the difficult times for the performing arts with the closure of so many public performances and venues. Mood Indigo Events is the result of the dedicated and personal initiative of Terry and Jane developing a highly successful programme of monthly jazz concerts, and the TW12 jazz festival all held at various venues in the South West London area. This includes Riverside Arts Jazz and the Jazz Jam, Jazz Cafe Posk, Jazz On The Plaza and 1901 Arts Club. They have brought new content through online videos, and recordings to help keep their audiences engaged until they can commence public concerts again. LINEUP: Janet McCunn (vocals) and Terence Collie (piano), plus guests in discussion and performance. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Virtual-Tour-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/d3ea581aeb73ae8c9373385173a18f6cc1c1a67144bf9f2485e78e7d2a8c67a9.jpg Interview with Jazz Heritage Wales - Fri, Set 10-How Jazz came to Wales: Interview with Jazz Heritage Wales at Swansea Museum. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! How Jazz came to Wales: Interview with Jazz Heritage Wales at Swansea Museum.   Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/siglo-section-big-band-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/809ffe51e490ce9c842907ea10eaa0dd8d8f869e070e8865575a4fb2f5c2ea05.jpg The Siglo Section Big Band - Fri, Set 7-Watch Cardiff's latest student Big Band playing everything from Swing to Contemporary jazz! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! This is Cardiff’s latest student Big Band, playing everything from swing through to contemporary!  The name Siglo is derived from Swing in Welsh. Multi Instrumentalist and arranger Matt Lush, leads the band with a fresh take on some of the best popular and swing music written, not to mention new and original compositions from within the band.  They put their own unique stamp and fresh arrangements of the great swing classics from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and many more….  Matt is currently employed by Caerphilly Music Service and is building a reputable career as an enthusiastic and engaging freelance performer, conductor and educator. LINEUP: Matt Lush (Director), Laurence Collier (Gen Manager), plus headline musicians and students from the RWCMD. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/Lenore-Raphael-Brecon-Jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c1533c8ccb6feb3e3823885cd1b7e397461fcb3e40369a27d42b298f16e9e771.jpg Lenore Raphael Trio - Fri, Set 9-Regardez la célèbre pianiste internationale Lenore Raphael accompagnée par son trio. Vialma est une plateforme de streaming dédiée à la musique classique et au jazz. Cette année, nous sommes ravis de diffuser l'intégralité du Brecon Jazz Festival en exclusivité sur notre site. Lenore Raphael est une pianiste de jazz de renommée internationale, une artiste Steinway, une animatrice de radio, ainsi qu’une professeur de jazz. Elle est sans conteste l’une des pianistes les plus talentueuses du monde du jazz. D’origine New Yorkaise, elle a joué avec de très grands noms tels que Lionel Hampton, Ken Peplowski, Illinois Jacquet et Clark Terry. A la fois compositrice et interprète, elle a rendu hommage à Oscar Peterson suite à sa mort. ‘Blues for OP’ a été joué lors d’un concert à la mémoire de Peterson à la convention de l’International Association for Jazz, à Toronto, Ontario. Ici, le trio joue en plein confinement depuis leurs domiciles respectifs en Caroline, New york et Cardiff.  Hilliard (Hill) Greene est à la fois compositeur et joueur de contrebasse. Il fut aussi le directeur musical du chanteur de jazz, Jimmy Scott.  Glen Manby est un musicien renommé de Cardiff. Parmi ses influences majeures, il cite : Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley et Stanley Turrentine- Regardez le concert du magnifique trio !  A l’affiche - Lenore Raphael (Piano-USA), Hilliard Green (Contrebasse-USA), Glen Manby (sax alto UK)  Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/barb-jungr-fundraiser-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/3ed8687b37b2da09e2aa0e36ec0f25c5ba31fa9da4983016337474bfcefd4bc6.jpg Barb Jungr: Fundraising Concert - Fri, Set 6-Enjoy Barb Jungr with Simon Wallace and Jamie Safir in this fundraiser for Side by Side with Refugees and One Brecon. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Musician, writer, composer, and lyricist Barb Jungr has been critically lauded for her insightful and passionate interpretive style, described as “revelatory” by the New York Times. Her deconstruction/reconstruction of popular songs and unusual and beautiful musical arrangements are characteristics that allow the listener new insights into familiar music. In recent years, Jungr has brought her singular talents to the songbooks of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Jacques Brel, and more, creating the genre of the New American Songbook. Supported here (remotely) by two outstanding accompianists Simon Wallace and Jamie Safir. Side by Side with Refugees are really pleased to have been invited to participate in Brecon Jazz Festival for a third year, and delighted that the wonderful musician, Barb Jungr, has agreed to perform a short set to help our fund raising efforts. Some of the proceeds will go to One Brecon, a local community volunteer group that has been, and continues in supporting, over 1,000 shielding, ill and vulnerable people, providing comfort, food and prescription delivery. Please donate what you can <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sbsonebreconjazzfestival">here</a>. LINEUP: Barb Jungr (Vocals), Simon Wallace (Piano) and Jamie Safir (Piano). Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/hot-club-gallois-brecon-jazz 2020-08-04 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/1c4421b1afcd807d76991f8fff06dd8d6afcc6cf56c02c49f72e0b6ae777b5e5.jpg Hot Club Gallois-Regardez le célèbre groupe de swing et de jazz bohémien, venu tout droit du Pays de Galles, le Hot Club Gallois. Vialma est une plateforme de streaming dédiée à la musique classique et au jazz. Cette année, nous sommes ravis de diffuser l'intégralité du Brecon Jazz Festival, en exclusivité sur notre site ! Voici l’illustre groupe de swing et de jazz bohémien, à ne pas manquer. Désigné par la critique comme un groupe rempli de ‘joie de vivre’, il est composé exclusivement de musiciens talentueux, sachant enthousiasmer les foules. Leur répertoire inclut plusieurs morceaux incontournables du genre swing/bohémien, mais il comprend aussi de nouvelles &oelig;uvres, des arrangements vocaux novateurs et des compositions originales. Grand expert de divers genres musicaux, le Hot Club Gallois est un mélange irrésistible de violon, de voix et de guitare, ainsi qu’une basse à couper le souffle. Enregistré spécialement pour le Brecon Jazz Festival 2020 à Ratio Studios (Cardiff). A l’affiche: Xenia Porteous (Violon), Richard Jones (Guitare, voix), Luke Archard (Guitare), Mike Morgan (Contrebasse, voix).  Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/maciek-pysz-brecon-jazz 2020-08-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/c08128faa46323ff7958b4613b09a4c770b51cb74a36d7a7e1a8fd6c2af595f3.jpg Jazz & Guitar Talk: ‘Music, Travel and Improvisation’ with Maciek Pysz - Fri, Set 4-Here, Maciek will give us a fascinating insight into life on the road as a touring musician, with his reflections on travel and jazz across Europe Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Maciek Pysz is a jazz musician, guitarist and composer. He is known for his clear lyrical phrasing, virtuosity and his imaginative, cinematic compositions inspired by people, places and experiences. Here, Maciek will give us a fascinating insight into life on the road as a touring musician, with his reflections on travel and jazz across Europe, improvising, teaching and composing. He will discuss major influences, guitars, recording projects, and much more. Born in Rybnik Poland, now based in Paris and London he tours and collaborates with musicians across Europe, where he appears regularly at top jazz spots. These collaborations and also ‘country’ and cultural experiences have led to many compositions and in particular, his acclaimed albums: A Journey / Coming Home / Insight / Discoveries. Maciek mainly plays acoustic and flamenco/classical guitars with various models of Godin guitar. While his favourite guitar is a Godin Grand Concert SA, he also plays a Tanglewood steel string acoustic guitar. He mostly plays with a plectrum and has his own picking style, he uses a lot of rhythm variations in his playing, and sometimes uses a fingerstyle, often switching from one to the other in one song. His style is soft, clean, melodic and highly emotional. An acclaimed performer, we are delighted to welcome Maciek to feature at this year’s Brecon Jazz Festival, where he gives this Friday special talk and performs on Saturday lunchtime with a Trio. Pysz has toured the UK on major funded tours to support the release of his albums and received a Grant for the Arts from Arts Council England on four occasions, and Jazz Services awards for recording and touring.  Recorded specially for Brecon Jazz Festival direct from Maciek’s home in Krakow (Poland). LINEUP: Maciek Pysz Solo (guitar) demo and talk. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/mayors-opening-welcome-brecon-jazz 2020-08-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/51d661561b28973b986e07fed0e795471c6769a4553a20f0d546ca1c2bd42dab.jpg Mayor’s Festival Opening, Our Welcome to Brecon - Fri, Set 1-A warm welcome to all from the Mayor of Brecon! Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! On behalf of our partners, Ratio Studios and Vialma, Brecon Jazz Club members open with a welcoming introduction, before the Mayor of Brecon, Councillor Christopher Walsh, opens the event. In his address, the Mayor thanks the partners, all the musicians who are contributing, and the audience supporting the Festival online, wherever they live. Director: Brecon Jazz Performers: https://www.vialma.com/fr/videos/bryan-corbett-quartet-brecon-jazz 2020-08-03 https://dvtlmieap3uuc.cloudfront.net/img/videos/7bef24321ae9eaa8354d004b9075f76d0c4f4eca517716915d990b5461e34eee.jpg Bryan Corbett Quartet - Fri, Set 2-Watch this performance of the Bryan Corbett Quartet from the Brecon Jazz Festival. Vialma is a streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music, and we are delighted to be hosting this year the entire Brecon Jazz Festival exclusively on our platform! Bryan Corbett is not only a distinguished performer of the jazz mainstream repertoire, but also an artist who pushes the boundaries, writing and performing original works with his hand-picked lineups. Bryan has featured as a soloist and in horn sections on numerous recordings; he has also been the soloist with the ‘BBC Concert Orchestra’ and Big Band Malopolski in Krakow, Poland. A past winner of the ‘Jerwood Rising Star’ accolade at Cheltenham International Festival, and the Quartet previously won the poll winner prize at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. In 2017, Corbett was the featured artist and curator of Birmingham Jazz Legends Festival. This BJF2020 concert-set with Ben Markland, Al Gurr and Neil Bullock creates a thrilling and super-cool atmosphere, with crisp expositions of three classic jazz numbers, made especially for the Festival. Recorded remotely in the UK. LINEUP:  Bryan Corbet (Trumpet, Flugel Horn), Al Gurr (Piano, Bass), Ben Markland (Bass), Neill Bullock (Drums). 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