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Adam Simmons (Dingo Jazz)

Adam Simmons, has built an extraordinary career in Melbourne and internationally. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Ernest Ranglin, Nigel Kennedy, and Gotye, and has led various ensembles like Origami, Collider, and Adam Simmons Quartet. Adam’s diverse work spans jazz, classical, experimental music, and community projects, including teaching shakuhachi at the University of …

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Sylwester Ostrowski & Dorrey Lin Lyles

Saxophonist Sylwester Ostrowski from Szczecin (Poland) is no longer unknown within the international jazz scene. The many collaborations and albums that resulted from these collaborations are proof of his great artistic abilities and insights. We see one of those collaborations live on stage tonight. In this concert, Ostrowski will be on stage with the all-round …

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Herak/Bulatkin Quartet | 2024

Dutch vibraphonist of Czechoslovakian descent, Miro Herak, joins forces with Czech pianist Daniel Bulatkin in their brand new, unique project: the Herak/Bulatkin Quartet. The band’s music reflects the shared Central European roots of both leaders, strongly influenced by Slavic and gypsy folklore, as well as impressionistic classical music and Balkan rhythms. Compositions by Herak and …

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Tribute to Chick Corea ‘My Spanish Heart’ 2024 | Sicily Jazz Festival

Pianist Chick Corea is considered by fellow jazz pianists to be one of the most influential pianists of our time. Corea became known for his virtuosity and refined harmonic playing. His musical journey included collaborations with legendary artists such as Miles Davis, Return to Forever and his own Chick Corea Elektric Band. He has won …

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Vertigong ft. Anting | 2024

Vertigong, the world/jazz band from Java! Vertigong transcends the boundaries of musical expression. This multifaceted entity functions both as a repertoire and as a distinctive group, carefully curated to create a unique identity in the vast landscape of artistic exploration and achievement. Vertigong is not just a musical group; it is an experience that resonates …

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Vertigo Collective | 2024

Founded in early 2020, Hungarian Vertigo Collective creates a musical fusion of jazz and Hungarian folk music. While blending soundscapes of contemporary jazz into their own compositions, the band’s affinity for authentic folk music has always been an important factor in cultivating and keeping alive the tradition of Hungarian and Eastern European folk music. Vertigo …

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Femke Mooren Quartet 2024

The Femke Mooren Quartet is an ensemble consisting of young Rotterdam musicians, founded by saxophonist and upcoming talent Femke Mooren. In addition to being a group of musicians on stage, they also form a close group of friends; and this is clearly noticeable in their interplay. The quartet plays melodic jazz in which emotions and …

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Laureate Festival 2024 line-up revealed!

Get ready for an incredible showcase of exceptional talents at this year’s Sena Performers International Jazz Laureate Festival! The Laureate Festival showcases World Jazz artists from all over the world in full-fledged concerts, kickstarting their international career. This year’s line-up features outstanding artists from the Czech Republic, Sicily, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, South Africa, Indonesia …

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