This is from jazz pianist Madhav Chari, a friend of mine. venantius ____________________________________________________________ Hi Everyone,
I am happy to announce an upcoming performance in Mumbai with my jazz piano trio featuring Adrian D'Souza on drums and Karl Peters on bass. We will be performing at the Blue Frog on Sunday 13th April at 9.30 pm. I am also conducting a workshop in jazz music for both beginning audiences as well as advanced musicians at the same venue on Saturday 12th April at 3.00 pm. See details below. We performed for the first time in Mumbai on 24th Nov 2007 for Jazz Utsav 2007, and I was happy that we got a standing ovation from almost 2000 people that evening, repeated by a standing ovation the following night in New Delhi. The bulk of the repertoire of the group is original music written by myself which is not at all easy to execute, and I am really happy that after our first performance in Kolkata in the summer of 2006, the group as a whole has grown a lot. I am also happy to say that this is really THE best jazz group in India so many decades. Not only that but the music is of a top league international level and can be performed any day with confidence in cities like New York and anywhere else in the world. Its not that we are Indian musicians who can play at a high level internationally, but that we are dedicated jazz musicians always playing at a high international level and just happen to be Indian. Both Adrian and Karl are really enjoying this process along with me, and that shows in the music. Hope you can attend this performance and the workshop. Looking forward to seeing you there at the Blue Frog. Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested. With warm regards, Sincerely, Madhav (1) THE MADHAV CHARI TRIO WITH ADRIAN D'SOUZA AND KARL PETERS, JAZZ PERFORMANCE VENUE: The Blue Frog. D/2 Mathuradas Mills Compound N.M. Joshi Marg, Mumbai - 400013. It is in Lower Parel, opposite Kamla Mills, in a lane called "Todi & Co" (next to an ICICI bank). You can find a map in the website www.bluefrog.co.in , in "Contact". DATE: Sunday, April 13th 9.30 PM. You should be at the venue no later than 9.10 PM. DURATION OF PERFORMANCE: 90 minutes without intermission ENTRANCE CHARGE: Rs 300 after 9.00 PM. Before 9.00 PM entrance is free. If you want to book a table for dinner call 4033 2300. (2) "THE SPIRIT OF JAZZ MUSIC", A JAZZ WORKSHOP BY MADHAV CHARI VENUE: The Blue Frog DATE: Saturday, April 12th at 3.00 PM. You should be at the venue no later than 2.45 PM. REGISTRATION CHARGE: There is no fee for the workshop: all are welcome. DURATION OF PROGRAM: 90 minutes without intermission This is a workshop meant both for a general audience as well as practicing musicians. No prior music background is necessary to understand the main contents of the workshop. It is not necessary to be a music lover or musician of jazz music: anyone with more than a passing interest in western classical, blues, rock, R&B, gospel, Hindustani, Carnatic or Indian folk music forms can benefit from this workshop. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments. PART 1 (40 minutes): THE SPIRIT OF JAZZ MUSIC, AN INTRODUCTION Jazz music and its European, African and American roots. The process of improvisation. Music, history, culture creativity. The prerequisite for great musicianship. The spirit of jazz music. PART 2 (50 minutes): EXPLORATION AND PLAY Questions and answer session and dialogues and conversations with the participants of the workshop. The dialogues will also include musicians performing short pieces on stage. ____________________________________________________________