Event
Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group "Moth to a Flame" Launch
- Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2016, Doors open 8pm
- Venue: Bennetts Lane Jazz Club — 25 Bennetts Lane, Melbourne, VIC
- Tickets: Adult: $25 | Concession: $20 ($2.50 booking fee applies)
Event Details
"Inspired by traditional Afro-Peruvian rhythms and songs, the Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group presents original compositions which combine infectious grooves, emotive melodies, risk-taking improvisation and extreme dynamics. Tonight Daniel launches his brand new album, which was recorded in New York City while on tour in the USA, and features a cast of world-class musicians from Peru, Australia and the United States. Western Australian drummer Daniel Susnjar has performed and recorded with music legends including Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin and Dave Grusin. After touring extensively throughout the USA and Peru with the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet, and earning his Doctorate from the University of Miami Frost School of Music, Daniel is has become recognised as an authority on Afro-Peruvian Jazz. His debut album Su Su Nje was honoured twice at the 2015 Australian Jazz Bell Awards, and his composition "Pius Bartosik" won the 2016 WAMI Jazz Song of the Year award. Joining Daniel for this album launch performance is a top shelf band featuring Carl Mackey – soprano saxophone, Luke Minness – tenor saxophone, Harry Mitchell – piano, Oscar Poncell – guitar, Sam Anning – bass and Luis Poblete – cajon. “Susnjar radiates a joyful energy that infects not just the band members but the entire auditorium” – Sydney Morning Herald "Refreshing, danceable and lively" – JazzViews.neInspired by traditional Afro-Peruvian rhythms and songs, the Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group presents original compositions which combine infectious grooves, emotive melodies, risk-taking improvisation and extreme dynamics.
"Tonight Daniel launches his brand new album, which was recorded in New York City while on tour in the USA, and features a cast of world-class musicians from Peru, Australia and the United States.
"Western Australian drummer Daniel Susnjar has performed and recorded with music legends including Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin and Dave Grusin. After touring extensively throughout the USA and Peru with the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet, and earning his Doctorate from the University of Miami Frost School of Music, Daniel is has become recognised as an authority on Afro-Peruvian Jazz. His debut album Su Su Nje was honoured twice at the 2015 Australian Jazz Bell Awards, and his composition "Pius Bartosik" won the 2016 WAMI Jazz Song of the Year award.
"Joining Daniel for this album launch performance is a top shelf band featuring Carl Mackey - soprano saxophone, Luke Minness - tenor saxophone, Harry Mitchell - piano, Oscar Poncell - guitar, Sam Anning - bass and Luis Poblete - cajon."
-- Bennetts Lane Jazz Club
"Susnjar radiates a joyful energy that infects not just the band members but the entire auditorium" - Sydney Morning Herald
"Refreshing, danceable and lively" - JazzViews.net
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (03) 9663 2856
Featured artists
- Music of Daniel Susnjar
- Jazz/improvisation by Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group
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