Jacob Jayasena Trio ft. Keala Burns – Friday, 31st of May 2024
The Jacob Jayasena trio embarks on a musical odyssey that traverses’ continents and cultures, exploring the intersection between Jazz and Classical music, history and mythology, and offers a glimpse into a world where boundaries blur and music transcends.
As our journey unfolds, we delve into jazz as well as the Indonesian musical tradition—a marriage of rhythms and melodies that stem from Jacob’s Indonesian roots. The trio will draw inspiration from the mythic tales of Hinduism, particularly the revered mythical bird Garuda, which serves as the throughout our performance. Birds have long been revered as symbols of freedom and beauty and have inspired numerous compositions in music history, from Ravel to Messiaen to Charlie Parker.
We invite you to join us on a sonic exploration—a journey that transcends borders and bridges cultures, uniting the past with the present, the familiar with the exotic. Join us as we embark on a journey that transcends cultural boundaries and celebrates the universal language of music.
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