Bobby Medina and the Latin American Jazz Experience
Artipelag is delighted to welcome American trumpeter Bobby Medina and the ensemble The Latin American Jazz Experience. They will perform jazz and Latin American classics as well as original compositions.
Information
July 28, 7:30 PM
The terrace. If the weather conditions are bad, the concert will be performed indoors.
There will be possibilities to eat and drink during the concert.
Ensamble
Bobby Medina, originally from Los Angeles, has lived in Seattle for several years. With great musical curiosity, he has incorporated many influences into his music-making, including Sérgio Mendes, Duke Ellington, and Herb Alpert. Bobby Medina has collaborated with symphony orchestras and big bands and has performed with world stars such as Ray Charles, Mel Tormé, The Four Tops, and The Temptations.
Bobby Medina has recruited a young, talented saxophonist to the orchestra, namely his son Conrad Medina. He is active in various musical settings such as big bands, pop groups, jazz, and Latin ensembles.
Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, a frequently engaged pianist and award-winning accordionist who has specialized in Brazilian music.
Pablo Elorza from Argentina is a widely active bassist who also devotes himself to teaching and deepening his playing technique.
Hailing from Maracay, Venezuela, Alí brings a rich tapestry of cultural influences through his mastery of Congas, Timbales, Bongos, and Latin hand percussion.
His musical journey began with classical percussion training within Venezuela’s prestigious “El Sistema” program, renowned for cultivating young musical prodigies. Venturing deeper into his craft, Alí cultivated the intricate rhythms of Cuba while seamlessly blending elements of Funk, R&B and Pop into his repertoire. This bridges cultural divides and celebrates the universal language of music while leaving audiences energized through his dynamic performances.
Drummer Santiago Hernández, residing in his birth city of Buenos Aires, is a highly sought-after ensemble and studio musician in Argentina.
About the concert
Artipelag is delighted to welcome the American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Bobby Medina and his unique ensemble, The Latin American Jazz Experience. Medina has handpicked musicians from across Latin America, and for the first time, they will come to Stockholm with the concert program Soul of Americas. The music, linked to the two American continents, consists of jazz standards, Latin American classics, and original compositions. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet this star-studded ensemble on the Artipelag terrace against the backdrop of Baggensfjärden.
The program is in collaboration with the Ystad Jazz Festival.
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