Monday, June 4, 2007
Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra at the Jazz Standard
as part of the series "NEW DIMENSIONS IN LATIN JAZZ"
Todd Bashore, Alejandro Aviles, Luke Batson, Carl Maraghi, reeds - Jonathan Powell, Sam Hoyt, Ryan Keberle, Mike Fahie, brass
Jess Jurkovic, piano - Jeff Davis, drums - Tony De Vivo, cajon - Franco Pinna, bombo - special guest, Sofia Tosello, voice
Pedro Giraudo, bass, composition & arrangement
"broad, dramatic and majestic...Giraudo’s arrangements
draw from big band orchestration and work over
traditional rhythms from Argentina. There are elements of
tango and classical music and jazz; at times the music
sounds like a Carla Bley project. . .
This is modern jazz and Latin music at its best"
- Peter Watrous
JAZZ STANDARD
7:30 and 9:30 pm
$15
116 East 27 Street
Reservations: 212.576.2232
This 13-piece band, led by Argentine-born Pedro Giraudo, performs with a passion
and energy that are palpable. And while its underpinnings are Argentine, it has a
big-band sound in the tradition of such composers as Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus.
The original compositions and arrangements by Pedro Giraudo provide surprising
twists, turns, improvisations, and instrumental dialogues. There's a hint of South American
grooves and yes, a dash of tango to add to its appeal. The band members are each
masterful instrumentalists, and the arrangements highlight the unique talents of
each of them, artfully weaving together pre-composed and improvised elements.
More information about Pedro Giraudo, as well as music samples, at:
www.cantaloupeproductions.com
Contact: Ellen Azorin, Cantaloupe Music Productions, 212.724.2400, eazorin@nyc.rr.com
JAZZ STANDARD: www.jazzstandard.net
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