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This concert marks the reencounter of the quartet composed by William Parker and Hamid Drake, two living legends of Afro-American music who form one of the most solid active rhythmic sections of the jazz universe, here joined by Luís Vicente and John Dikeman, who have been consolidating a noteworthy presence in the European panorama.
This concert is part of the cycle Take Off
It was amongst the paintings and illustrations of a contemporary artist at a gallery in the heart of Lisbon’s Alfama district, that was the inspiration for Tammy Weis’ latest project. The art focused on the images of the great poet Fernando Pessoa and acted as a catalyst for the Canadian singer and composer to collaborate with local and foreign musicians, and embark on creating a sound that matched poetry starting from Pessoa’s early years in South Africa and the atmosphere of Lisbon’s mythical area Alfama. This was Tammy’s starting point, and from there she constructed a folk oriented soundscape embedded in her beloved jazz. Joining to produce and perform on the album is Portugal’s very own and renowned Rui Veloso.
The concert will last around 60 minutes, starting with an introduction of about three minutes about the context of the album to be presented, made by an actor (we will mention his name shortly). 11 songs to follow.
«The recording, and broader diffusion, of this song cycle will further strengthen cultural links between Canada, Portugal and other countries, resonating both with Canada’s substantial Portuguese community and beyond.» – Elizabeth Rice Madan, (Former Ambassador of Canada to Portugal)
«Tammy with her beautiful voice has adapted my uncle’s poetry in a new unique way.» – Luís Miguel Rosa Dias (Nephew of Fernando Pessoa)
«Her passion and clear transformative vision beautifully evangelizes the depth of Fernando Pessoa’s poetry; a legacy I trust in the sensitive musical hands of brilliant Canadian artist Tammy Weis.» – Clara Riso, Director Casa Fernando Pessoa
«Tammy Weis has explored the very soul of Portugal through the poetry of Pessoa, the mythology of Lisbon’s Alfama region and wonderful musical collaborators to create an authentic, personal and truly magical sound tapestry.» – Julian Joseph, BBC Radio 3
Continuing on from her hugely successful Songs From Other Places world tour, which culminated in an award for Best Vocal Performance at the 2022 Jazz Music Awards, plus a «paradinha» to perform Um Tom Sobre Jobim, a series of sold out concerts for her project with Danilo Caymmi, Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling singer, Stacey Kent returns to her beloved Portugal with her two closest and longest-running musical associates, pianist, Art Hirahara and saxophonist, composer, Jim Tomlinson.
Songs From Other Places is a captivating and eclectic collection of songs, which includes originals written for Stacey by Nobel Prize-winning author, Kazuo Ishiguro and Jim Tomlinson. The expanding repertoire for this project is an exploration of the themes of place, belonging, and the transformative power of travel. It includes songs by Paul Simon, Jobim, Weill & Gershwin, Lennon & McCartney, Stevie Nicks, plus new Tomlinson & Ishiguro originals, all performed in Stacey’s intoxicating, multilingual style which fuses jazz, folk, Chanson and Bossa Nova.
With over 2 million album sales, approaching half a billion streams on Spotify, and a host of awards including Best Vocal Album for I Know I Dream (Sony) at the 2018 Jazz Japan Awards, Kent continues to beguile as an artist and performer. Her return to the CCB is not to be missed!
Composer and bassist André Carvalho presents at CCB the second volume of the Lost in Translation cycle. With this project, André Carvalho leaves listeners suspended in time. The music quickly changes between contemplative and turbulent moments, as if it were a mix between a Zen Koan and a painting by Francis Bacon.
The world first heard the vocal mastery of Cécile McLorin Salvant when she won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition in 2010. Over a decade, Cécile has evolved to transform herself from a darling of critics and fans to a multi-Grammy Award-winner and a fearless voice from today’s music scene. A concert not to be missed.
Sarah McKenzie presents herself in 2022 with a very special trio that includes two Brazilian music stars: guitarist Romero Lubambo and cellist Jaques Morelenbaum. A regular presence alongside the most influential composers of MPB, Lubambo and Morelenbaum are creative and unconventional artists, crossing jazz, samba and classical tradition with absolute ease. Meanwhile, waiting for a new album, the trio released a single, Corcovado, which became a success on the web.
The ideal festival for those with curious and fearless spirits returns for its 12th edition. Young people navigate this labyrinth of musical adventures through a colorful and diverse program of multidisciplinary shows, interactive installations and music in many styles and formats. The Big Bang offers adventure and an exciting journey for children, youth and adults.
Big Bang is an international project that involves several international partners, with editions taking place in twelve European countries and Canada. Through this project, initiated by the Belgian company Zonzo Compagnie, CCB’s Fábrica das Artes has opened a space for the exchange of musical experiences for children, with Portuguese and international artists traveling the four corners of Europe.
The Big Bang Ambassadors project is an initiative that has integrated all editions of the Big Bang Festival since 2015, both in Lisbon and throughout Europe. In this initiative, we invite children to join the communication teams of each institution and act as a reporting team for the festival.
This year, at the CCB, the Ambassadors will be young reporters-mediators, acting as a bridge between the public and the festival and communicating in their way its different dimensions in three moments: before, during, and after the festival.
The artistic and journalistic work of these young people will be coordinated by the mediator Daniella Figueiredo together with the CCB team.
Ambassadors 2022:
Bartolomeu Costa
Gabriel Barahona
Gaspar Teigas
Laura Portela
Margarida Inácio
Maria Carolina Ferreira
Maria Nunes Frazão
Rita Sá Pires
Vicente Salgado
It is with great pleasure that the CCB and the Incubadora d’Artes present Christian Sands.
A five-time Grammy nominee, Christian Sands is an emerging jazz force whose piano technique and artistry bring a fresh look to the entire language of jazz. At just 32 years old, the pianist and composer is arguably the leading pianist of his generation and a former prodigy who more than lived up to his initial promise, accumulating work as a bandleader that rivals established veterans twice his age. He released his debut album in 2002 at just 12 years old, toured the world as part of Christian McBride Trio, and was named one of the future rising jazz stars by Jet Magazine and Vanity Fair. With his latest album, Be Water, Christian Sands takes inspiration from the tranquility and power of water — echoing its fluidity and malleability.
Mágica is one of the most used adjectives to describe one of the most acclaimed voices of jazz today, Stacey Kent, American singer who in an impeccable Portuguese celebrates the music of some of her idols, interpreting themes by Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Sérgio Mendes, Roberto Menescal and Marcos Valle, among original compositions and some essential jazz themes.
