Ariel Brínguez / Iván »Melon« Lewis »Alma en Cuba« & Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet

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Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 20:00

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For decades, great artists from Cuba have enriched the Spanish jazz scene. Though they may find a home there both personally and musically, a significant part of their identity always remains tied to their old homeland. »Alma en Cuba« is the name given to their programme by Ariel Brínguez and Iván »Melon« Lewis – the soul remains in Cuba. The two improvisers embark on a tension-filled journey through Cuban eras. Styles such as Danzón or Son Montuno are joyfully dressed... Read full text

Keywords: Chamber Music, Jazz & World

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Musicians

Ariel Brínguez	Saxophon
Iván »Melon« Lewis	Piano
Shuteen Erdenebaatar	Piano
Jakob Manz	Saxophon
Nils Kugelmann	Bass
Valentin Renner	Drums

Program

»Alma en Cuba«

Ariel Brínguez & Iván »Melon« Lewis

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