Gabriel Chakarji -piano
Simon Moullier -vibraphone
Emmanuel Michael -guitar
Rafael Enciso -bass
Jongkuk Kim -drums
Gabriel Chakarji returns to The Jazz Gallery with an exciting new lineup and a fresh array of original compositions and innovative arrangements. This performance promises a musical journey through South American classics, inventive reinterpretations of classics by Ornette Coleman and Thelonious Monk, plus some music recently written for this band. A night not to be missed by those who appreciate the evolving landscape of contemporary jazz.
Award-winning pianist and composer Gabriel Chakarji is known for his unique blend of Venezuelan and New York contemporary jazz music. Since he moved to NYC in 2014 he has made himself present in the music scene of the city. Gabriel was awarded the prestigious Jazz Gallery Residency Commission and the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and the New York Council of the Arts grant. He was awarded a Grammy for his participation in the recording of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra album Fandango in New York.
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