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La mer and all that jazz in the farthest part of Europe
There are moments when you are glad you sat in the right chair. Yesterday afternoon at Sao Bras Jazz Club was one of those goosebump moments. The Hot Manouche Trio that turned out to be a quartet, played Django Rheinhart and other jazz greats. They are playing again in Cafe Cantaloupe on June 28, 2016. Well worth a night out. Yesterday’s setting in the courtyard of the Museum of Work meant the band played between old agricultural implements and wagons. Overhanging vines framed them as Betty M sang and zipped her violin. The tree that provided us shade was heavy with intoxicating yellow blossom. (Must look up what it is). The…
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Maria João in Tavira for improvisation workshop
A unique opportunity is available to work with the colourful, Maria João in Tavira on 25 and 26 May 2013. “She is the best contemporary Portuguese jazz singer” so says Tela Leão “and will be coming to help people explore jazz improvisation”. “16 people have already signed up and there are only 4 places left” . Maria will be sharing her extensive knowledge and the tactics she uses to improvise. For the 6 hour workshop spread over two days (Sat /Sun) the cost is 50 Euros. Maria speaks English. As its improvisation the language used is less important. It is the sounds that will pull the workshop together. The…
