Rudresh Mahanthappa with the Saiyuki Trio at the Embassy of France
About Rudresh Mahanthappa, saxophone
Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa is one of the most innovative young musicians and composers in jazz today. A Guggenheim fellow, 2009 Downbeat International Critics Poll winner ("Rising Star - Jazz Artist" & "Rising Star - Alto Saxophone") and Jazz Journalist Association’s 2009 "Alto Saxophonist of the Year", Rudresh has created a groundbreaking artistic vision fusing the culture of his Indian ancestry with a myriad of other cultural influences. His recent CD "Kinsmen", with saxophone legend Kadri Gopalnath, was named one of the Top Jazz CDs by The New York Times, NPR, BBC, Boston Globe, JazzTimes and the Village Voice....
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Rudresh Mahanthappa with the Saiyuki Trio at the Embassy of France
About Rudresh Mahanthappa, saxophone
Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa is one of the most innovative young musicians and composers in jazz today. A Guggenheim fellow, 2009 Downbeat International Critics Poll winner ("Rising Star - Jazz Artist" & "Rising Star - Alto Saxophone") and Jazz Journalist Association’s 2009 "Alto Saxophonist of the Year", Rudresh has created a groundbreaking artistic vision fusing the culture of his Indian ancestry with a myriad of other cultural influences. His recent CD "Kinsmen", with saxophone legend Kadri Gopalnath, was named one of the Top Jazz CDs by The New York Times, NPR, BBC, Boston Globe, JazzTimes and the Village Voice.
About Nguyên Lê, electric guitar & laptop
"...one of the most inventive guitarists/composers today." — Rhythm Magazine
Born in Paris to Vietnamese parents, guitarist Nguyên Lê embodies the exotic multi-cultural mosaic fueling the vibrant jazz and world music scenes flourishing today. A self-taught musician, Mr. Lê has developed a distinctive sound that draws upon rock, funk and jazz as well as traditional African, Indian and Vietnamese styles. His has collaborated with musicians who include: Ultramarine, l’O.N.J., Michel Portal, Ornette Coleman, Ray Charles, Peter Erskine, Vince Mendoza, Cheb Mami and Uri Caine. Awarded the "Django d'or" for guitar, Mr. Lê has produced over thirteen albums, including "Purple, Celebrating Jimi Hendrix" and his latest release "Saiyuki".
About Mieko Miyazaki, koto & vocals
Mieko Miyazaki studied Koto & Shamisen at the Tokyo National University for Arts & Music. She has performed for the Emperor and Empress of Japan as well as numerous radio and television shows. In addition to the Saiyuki Trio, Ms. Miyazaki collaborates with "Koto2Evans", a jazz quartet plying Bill Evans music on Koto and "Voce Ventu", a polyphonic choir from Corsica. She has recorded more than ten albums.
About Prabhu Edouard, tablas & vocals
Prabhu Edouard is one of few Tabla specialists in Europe. Born in Trichy (India), Mr. Edouard studied with master Shankar Gosh in Calcutta and has performed with several masters, including Hariprasad Chaurasia, V.G. Jog, Lakshmi Shankar and Ashish Khan. He has lived in France since 1975 and has explored contemporary, jazz, classical and world music with the likes of David Liebman, Marc Ducret, Magic Malik, Didier Malherbe, Nawal, Kyffiz, Sri Hanuman, Mukta, Hati, Mario Laginha, El Hadj, Maurice Béjart, Jean-Pierre Drouet, Ragunath Manet, the Chemirami family and Jordi Savall.
Venue website: http://www.HouseofFranceDC.org
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