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| From right Ashura Shamte Sea Cliff Conference &Bancueting Manager , Nadine Atollah and Michelle Hawkins. |
The
Dar Jazz Event - a one week musical celebration of concerts, jam
sessions, and seminars for local artists & musicians - with a dual
mission of providing Education & Development opportunities for
musically talented Tanzanian Youth, and of being the seed planted in
order to establish an annual international music festival in Dar Es
Salaam - will become a reality during the period of April 11 - 17, 2011.
The
Dar Jazz Event envisions its future as a platform for the convergence
of top music artists from Tanzania, the African continent, and the USA -
homeland of Jazz - upon the city of Dar Es Salaam. For the enjoyment
of residents and visitors, and to the benefit and inspiration of
talented Tanzanian youth who aspire to careers in music that may bring
them beyond the borders of their country.
Key Artists, 2011:
Mo
Pleasure (Atlanta, Georgia): A much sought-after, gifted
multi-instrumentalist & recording artist who has performed as a
bassist, keyboardist, trumpeter, and/or Musical Director with Ray
Charles, Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Roberta
Flack, Rachelle Ferrell, Maxwell, George Duke, Grover Washington, Jr.
and many more. See www.mopleasure.com for more information.
Aaron
Rimbui (Nairobi, Kenya): Now the most prominent jazz/gospel
keyboardist in East Africa, Aaron is living testimony to the heights one
can achieve through self-study, in an environment where advanced,
formal music education is not available.
We
predict Aaron Rimbui will become one of the most acclaimed Jazz
Artists to emerge from the African continent in the 21st century.
Bobby Ricketts (Boston, Mass.): A prize-winning American saxophonist based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Bobby
is a widely recognized musician in Scandinavia, and considered to be
one of the most dynamic contemporary instrumentalists on the
international music scene, touring frequently between USA, Europe, East
Africa, Japan, and the Middle East. See www.bobbyricketts.com for more information.
Program of Events:
April 11: Open Music Clinic/Seminar @ THT, 1pm - 3pm
April 12: Open Music Clinic/Seminar @ THT, 1pm - 3pm
April 13: Open Music Clinic/Seminar @ THT, 1pm - 3pm
April 14: Closed rehearsals
April 15: TZ Host Night, Alliance Francaise 9pm w/ Wahapahapa Band, Band With No Name, & jam guests
April 16: Charity Fundraiser Concert, Hotel Sea Cliff
April 16: Charity Fundraiser Afterparty, Karambezi Cafe
April 17: Bongo Flava Meets Jazz, Mwakutano House, 3pm
See www.darjazzevent.com for more details
The 1st Dar Jazz Event
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