With the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute in Tel Aviv, the Romanian jazz will be present in Israel for the first time, from 15th to 18th of November, 2010, through Nicolas Simion Sextet "Transylvanian Jazz". They will perform in two of the most appreciated jazz clubs. The sextet exults the energy of a multitude of traditions and musical forms, with sounds from Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Turkey, combined with klezmer, folk, pop and modern jazz elements.
Besides the tour, which comprises two concerts in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the Nicolas Simion Sextet "Transylvanian Jazz" will perform a workshop/master class and a concert for the students of Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, a prestigious institution internationally well-known for its graduates, many of them already famous musicians.
Concerts for the public:
November 16, 21.30 hrs. – Yellow Submarine (Jerusalem, 13 Erkevim St., Talpyiot)
free entrance: http://www.yellowsubmarine.org.il/shows.asp
November 17, 20.00 hrs. – Levontin 7 (Tel Aviv, 7 Levontin St.)
entrance fee 50 NIS: http://www.levontin7.com/calendar.asp
Nicolas Simion is one of the most innovative musicians nowadays. In 1995 he was awarded the "Koernerpreis" for a work commissioned by the Austrian Ministry of Culture. More details about Nicolas Simion: http://www.nicolassimion.com/.
The members of the group for the Israeli tour: Zoltan Lantos, violin (Hungary); Omer Klein, piano (Israel); Norbert Scholly, guitar (Germania); Martin Gjakonovski, bass (Macedonia); Lieven Venken, drums (Belgium); Nicolas Simion, saxes (Romania).
Nicolas Simion Sextet “Transylvanian Jazz” (EN) Nicolas Simion (foto 1) Nicolas Simion (foto 2) despre Nicolas Simion (EN)
