INTERNATIONAL JAZZ GALA 2016
The Made In New York Jazz Gala became one of the most significant International jazz events in New York, featuring legendary Jazz Artists.Our prior Gala Concerts included multi Grammy Award winners Randy Brecker and Lenny White. Special guest lineup included Alex Blake, Bobby Sanabria and winner and participants of the competition www.madeinnyjazz.com, from more than 10 Countries.This year we celebrate our 3rd Annual, International Jazz Gala.The winner of the competition João Barradas, one of the most recognized young accordionists in Europe, will be performing this year.“I regard João Barradas as a beacon in the future development of accordion as a serious instrument. He is a master of all styles from classical repertoire and is the most convincing jazz improviser I have heard to date on the instrument.” – Gil Goldstein“One of the most diligent and reliable young musicians that I have encountered” – Greg Osby“Beyond Impressive” – Nicholas Payton“Didn’t think it’d be possible on accordion! Check out João Barradas” – Walter Smith III“Magnificent” – Jazz.pt“A musician extraordinaire, technically gifted with an immensely creative and sophisticated phrasing.” – Nelson CascaisJoão Barradas and other participants TBA of Made In New York Jazz Competition will be joined by stellar lineup of American jazz masters:Rufus Reid, one of today’s premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena.Tommy Campbell (known for his work with Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and others), Philip Harper (The Jazz Messengers and Charles Mingus Big Band), Bobby Sanabria 7 times Grammy award nominee, composer, arranger, educator and writer specializing in Latin jazz. Yaacov Mayman, art director of the competition (Yaacov has performed and/or recorded with Joe Lovano, Benny Golson, Ray Santiago and others).The host of the GALA 2016 will be George V Johnson Jr., one of the most recognizable jazz voices who mentored and performed regularly with “James Moody & Lou Donaldson”.
