JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

Exactly 25 concerts were offered by the Jazz 4 Continents Festival in 2016. It was one of the most varied genres on the podium, such as the trio Larry Goldings / Peter Bernstein / Bill Stewart, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, saxophonist Adam Pieronczyk or a remarkable singer, songwriter and Charenee Wade arranger.

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Festival program

Fr 08. 01. from 22:00

JAZZ OF 4 CONTINENTS
Femi Temowo Quartet (UK/CZ)

jazz - folk - world music

Femi Temowo is a MOBO Award nominated musician, exmusicmate of Amy Winehouse who was raised listening to West African pioneers such as Fela Kuti,... ...

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Su 24. 01. from 21:00

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Andy Schofield Big Band (UK/CZ)

modern jazz

The Andy Schofield Jazz Orchestra is a new band, formed by the leader to feature some of the most exciting players on the Prague jazz scene. The music... ...

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Th 04. 02. from 22:00

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Gwen Hughes & Emil Viklický Trio (USA/CZ)

gipsy jazz

The famous Czech jazz pianist and composer with his trio will play mainly own compositions and modern arrangements of jazz standards. This time he... ...

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Tu 09. 02. from 21:00

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Larry Goldings / Peter Bernstein / Bill Stewart (USA)

modern jazz

In the mid 1990s, The New York Times described Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart as "the best organ trio of the last decade." The trio... ...

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Su 14. 02. from 21:00

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Kuhn Fu (D/IL/SRB/TR)

fusion - grooves

Four guys, four nationalities come together for one purpose: Groove. Groningen based psychedelic jazz band dedicates their music to all the lost souls... ...

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We 17. 02. from 22:00

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SoulMates - Charette / Šmoldas / Hobzek (USA/CZ)

modern jazz

After NYC Organ Ace Brian Charette jammed with Czech Jazz luminaries, Libor Smoldas and Tomas Hobzek, it was obvious that the three were SoulMates.... ...

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Th 18. 02. from 22:00

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Helen Sung Quartet (USA)

modern jazz

Outstanding Pianist/composer Helen Sung will present herself for the first time in Prague. She will present her newest  "Anthem For A New Day" (2014... ...

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Mo 29. 02. from 22:00

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Holon Trio (SE/DE/DK)

modern jazz

Young Europian piano trio winning Burgausen Jazz Festival Award will come to play at Jazz Dock. Swedish pianist Povel Widestrand, German drummer Lukas... ...

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Sa 05. 03. from 19:00

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Adam Pieronczyk & Miroslav Vitouš

contemporary jazz

Legendary bass genius and Polish virtuoso of jazz saxophone.   A duet in an unusual setting, original compositions and virtuosity of both artists... ...

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We 09. 03. from 22:00

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Lana is (USA)

folk - jazz - alternative music

The multifaceted vocalist-composer and actress Lana Is has already won widespread acclaim in Europe, both for her own visionary releases, her acting... ...

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Su 13. 03. from 21:00

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Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet (USA)

contemporary jazz

Ambrose Akinmusire, “a thrilling young trumpeter and astute bandleader [with a] unique spark in his playing” (The New Yorker), brings his artistic... ...

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We 23. 03. from 19:00

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Dan Tepfer & David Dorůžka (USA/CZ)

original music - modern jazz

Outstanding American pianist Dan Tepfer renowned on world scene for his brillant technical, inventive and individual performance. Czech top jazz... ...

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Tu 29. 03. from 21:00

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Charenée Wade & The Gill Scott-Heron Project (USA)

soul - jazz

First Runner-Up in the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition, Charenee Wade is a notable singer, composer, arranger and educator who... ...

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Tu 26. 04. from 19:00

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Elizabeth Lohninger Duo (USA)

vocal jazz

Living in USA, Austrian in orign singer Elisabeth Lohninger released already 7 albums and the last one is named "Songs Of Love And Destruction". We... ...

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Fr 06. 05. from 19:00

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Myriad3 (CAN) (postmodern jazz)

postmodern jazz

Myriad3 was an accident. Chris, Dan, and Ernesto had never played together until a few substitutions and a twist of fate put them on stage together... ...

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We 11. 05. from 22:00

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Kurt Rosenwinkel's BANDIT 65

postmodern jazz & electronics

BANDIT 65 is a mesmerizing post-jazz sonic trio of breathtaking virtuosity, great power, boundless breadth, and astounding beauty. Kurt Rosenwinkel,... ...

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Th 12. 05. from 22:00

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Alita Moses Band (USA/CZ)

modern jazz

Her pleasant voice, good timing, easy phrasing and her smile make it a joy to look at and listen to her. The longing is in her face while she sings... ...

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Mo 16. 05. from 21:00

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Kneebody & Daedelus (USA)

postmodern jazz & grooves

The collaboration between the instrumental quintet Kneebody and electronic musician Daedelus had its initial roots planted as far back as high school... ...

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Fr 20. 05. from 22:00

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Joyce Cândido (BRA)

brazil music

Brazilian singer, pianist ant author Joyce Cândido lives in NY and now is on Europian tour. Her warm and deep voice is popular between both fans and... ...

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Su 22. 05. from 21:00

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Stephen Keogh Trio (IR/CAN/CZ)

modern jazz

Stephen Keogh set trio with Canadian bassist Duncan Hopkins and Czech guitarist Libor Šmoldas and hit the tour. This outstanding drummer has... ...

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Th 26. 05. from 22:00

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Fabio Giachino Trio (IT)

modern piano jazz

Young Italian pianist F. Giachino plays energetic jazz with his trio, jazz that is rooted in tradition but also is influenced by other musical genres... ...

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Sa 28. 05. from 21:00

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Faela (CHL/ARG/UK/ESP/SWE)

latino - rock - balkan music

The band is destined to gain fans on the international world music circuit.” - National Geographic World Music...It really doesn´t matter if it´s... ...

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Tu 07. 06. from 22:00

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Chris Bergson Trio

blues - soul

Guitarist and singer from NY Chris Bergson established himself on US blues scene as one of the most inventive composers in modern blues history (All... ...

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Th 09. 06. from 22:00

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Maclick (MAR/FR/CZ)

world music - gnawa - fusion

Maclick (ex Gnawa Click) is sixmembers project mixing oriental elements with Gnawa rhythm and other style influences as funk, fusion, reggae, blues... ...

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Fr 08. 07. from 22:00

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Pedro Tagliani Quartet ft. Yvonne Sanchez (BRA/CZ)

brazil music - original music

Outstanding Brazilian Guitarist surrounded by rhythmic section of pianist Tomáš Jochman will perform at Jazz Dock again. He plays mainly own... ...

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