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Regina Carter And Kenny Barron at BlueShore Financial Centre For The Performing Arts
Courtesy of Evvnt | Posted on August 9, 2023
Where
BlueShore Financial Centre For The Performing Arts
2055 Purcell Way, British Columbia
Vancouver
Map
V7J 3H5
When
Tue, June 25, 2024
19:30
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Musicians
Not specified
accordionAbout
The sounds of the violin and piano go together as naturally in jazz as in the classical field -especially when the duo performing is Regina Carter and Kenny Barron. Preeminent violinist Carter swings wonderfully while at times maintaining a poise straight from the classical conservatory. The legendary pianist Barron is inspired by her spark to take chances.
The duo's latest release, Freefall, recorded in New York in late 2020, "is close to flawless," says JazzTimes. "The cohesion and joy of this duo's music-making is consistent from beginning to end."
Besides the beautiful playing, the album's highlight is its tremendous range. It blends Afro-Cuban flavours with a delicate Sting cover and a bluesy take on Thelonious Monk. The duo also excels when they venture further afield, as in the quirky Barron original "What If," and the improvised title track, both of which recall early 20th-century classical composers such as Bartók and Stravinsky....