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International String Trio With Emily Day at San Jose Jazz Winter Fest at Trianon Theatre
Courtesy of Massimo Chisessi | Posted on February 8, 2017
Where
Trianon Theatre
San Jose Jazz Winter Fest
72 N 5th St
San Jose, CA
Map
408 995 5400
When
Thu, February 23, 2017
7:30 pm
Save the date
Musicians
About
GA $25 advance, $30 door
True to its name, the International String Trio has honed an expansive repertoire embracing nearly a dozen styles from far-flung lands. Employing their instruments as passports, the adventurous triumvirate unlocks the doors to a global array of tunes drawn from jazz, folk, popular, classical, film and other sources.
Featuring Russian-born guitarist Slava Tolstoy, British violinist Ben Powell and American acoustic bassist Greg Feingold, the IST’s players embody its cosmopolitan aesthetic. The trio’s riveting performances encompass a breathtaking range of styles, including Gypsy swing, old-time Appalachian laments, traditional Irish reels, celebratory klezmer, passionate tango, graceful French musette, and burning bluegrass. While steeped in jazz, they play intricately arranged music that leaves room for improvisation without focusing on it....