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FR“Transeúnte” (Passerby) is the first soloist album from the Honduran Saxophonist Ariel Lagos. The work is based on travels, and it is a combination of funk and tropical rythms, with melodic motives.
Event style: jazz
Fifty Shades of Bley
After performing at the previous Congresses, the German saxophone quartet Vierung will present Carla Bleys’ compositions, characterized by her very personal contribution to the world of jazz.
Introduction to Jazz improvisation for Classical musicians
“Assimilation, Innovation and Imitation” are the key words of improvisation and learning of jazz according to Clark Terry. They will be the guideline to discover jazz through this workshop.
Saxos de Honduras performance
Saxos de Honduras, will perform Honduran musical works specifically arranged for the ensemble, which is the first and currently the only one doing this kind of interpretation of country songs.
The performance at the PréO on June 12nd will be followed by the screening of the World Streaming Show.
Scottish Saxophone Ensemble (and rhythm section) performance
A performance of Dave Stapleton’s “Catching Sunlight” for saxophone quartet and rhythm section.
Baptiste Herbin Quartet
Nominated in the 2013 “Victoires du jazz”, young virtuoso Baptiste Herbin has a stunning mastery of all registers, with a liquid-gold sound. His language continues the tradition of Be-Bop.
Long/VanMatre Duo performance
Performance of original compositions for two saxophones by Jeremy Long.
Bebop Scales and Jazz Improvisation: Approach and Application
This masterclass establishes the history, significance, and use of the bebop scale in jazz improvisation, but also its very technical construction that leads to such a wide variety of harmony.
CLINIC: Jazz Phrasing with M. Osland
Miles Osland presents a Clinic around jazz phrasing, from the basics to advanced techniques : “it’s not what you play, it’s how you play it !”
Quatuor Saxopoliss
From Duke Ellington to Bob Mintzer, the Quatuor Saxopoliss from the CRR of Perpignan will make you travel through space and time, mixing various musical styles.