CAETANO VELOSO
Blessed with an otherworldly voice and an Ellingtonian understanding of harmonic color, Veloso co-led the bossa nova and Tropicália movements of the late 1960s and has since taken on everything from funky samba workouts to ethereal balladry and orchestral pieces. His self-titled 1968 LP was a revolutionary statement, single-handedly launching Tropicália and helping to contemporize Brazilian popular culture in its embrace of international musical influences. Over 40 albums followed that have continued to expand the scope of Brazilian music, including his celebrated Carnegie Hall collaboration with David Byrne in 2004 and the 2007 rock-informed Nonesuch release Cê that earned two Latin GRAMMY Awards. For this night, Veloso brings music from 2021’s Meu Coco, his first album of new music in nearly a decade and his most direct and personal recording to date.
Now 81, Caetano Veloso has attained a global stature as a songwriter on par with the likes of John Lennon and Bob Dylan. His influence across musical genres and geographic borders has been vast, yet his riveting concert appearances remain the most important aspect of a legacy still in progress.
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The Jazz Voyager
Staying on the West Coast, this Jazz Voyager is taking a drive down the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) to visit once again one of my favorite cities, that fabulous one by the bay, San Francisco. Opened just eleven years ago, I’ll be stepping into the SF Jazz Center and taking one of 700 seats in the Miner Auditorium to catch another fabulous performance. The Center is the first stand-alone structure in the country built specifically for jazz performance, and also houses the 100 seat Joe Henderson Lab.L
He’s the pianist in residence for the week in a variety of configurations and I am referring to an elder statesman who goes by the name of Kenny Barron. Tonight I am pleased to witness his ironclad trio with bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake.
The venue is located at 201 Franklin Street, California 94102. For those requiring more information go to https://notoriousjazz.com/event/kenny-barron.
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CHRIS BOTTI
Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock and Yo-Yo Ma. He’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple gold and platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl and the Sydney Opera House.
There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop and rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shine and a born showman whose joy at being onstage is infectious.
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STACEY KENT
Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats, with a legion of fans around the world and numerous accolades and awards, including a Grammy nomination, album sales exceeding 2 million, gold and platinum albums.
Her latest release, I Know I Dream: The Orchestral Sessions, received rave reviews including a coveted five-star rating on Downbeat, won Album of the Year in the Vocal category at the Jazz Japan 2017 Awards, and was described by All About Jazz as “an intoxicating understatement.” at its best… yet another gem in Stacey’s discography.”
Composition:
Stacey Kent – voice
art Hirahara – piano
Jim Tomlinson – saxophone/flutes
Tickets In Dollars: $78.08
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