Edmar Castaneda World Ensemble at Jazz Standard

Come and celebrate at the Jazz Standard on August 11th and 12th for the release party of the new album by the Edmar Castaneda World Ensemble. Experience these amazing musicians from all over the world who collaborated on this exciting new project - "Live At The Jazz Standard."

The Edmar Castaneda World Music Ensemble features musicians from around the globe: Brazil, Turkey, Chile, Switzerland, Colombia, Israel and the U.S.A. Adding to this magnificent rainbow of expression is a mix of musical instruments including: harmonica, kanun, flute, saxophone, keyboards, trombone, drums, percussion, vocals and, of course, harp!...

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Come and celebrate at the Jazz Standard on August 11th and 12th for the release party of the new album by the Edmar Castaneda World Ensemble. Experience these amazing musicians from all over the world who collaborated on this exciting new project - "Live At The Jazz Standard."

The Edmar Castaneda World Music Ensemble features musicians from around the globe: Brazil, Turkey, Chile, Switzerland, Colombia, Israel and the U.S.A. Adding to this magnificent rainbow of expression is a mix of musical instruments including: harmonica, kanun, flute, saxophone, keyboards, trombone, drums, percussion, vocals and, of course, harp!

"I dedicate this album to the world. This is my prayer, translated in music, for the suffering of the human race. I want these songs to resound in heaven and bring us back the peace, love and tolerance that we all need. I believe some day we will be united as one nation, the nation of the earth and will accept each other as we are: brothers and sisters born from the same amazing God." - Edmar Castaneda

In October 2014, Colombian harp master and composer Edmar Castaneda arrived at the Jazz Standard at the helm of a large and eclectic band he called the World Ensemble. Their performances that week dazzled critics and audiences alike - and were recorded for the World Ensemble's new album, Live At The Jazz Standard. The Jazz Standard welcomes the return of this incomparable group, featuring such outstanding soloists as singer Andrea Tierra, trombonist Marshall Gilkes, and harmonica wizard Gregoire Maret.

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