In line with Jazzaar’s bandstand learning concept of offering aspiring young talents the opportunity to perform with living legends, it will be the utmost honour for the Jazzaar Big Band to collaborate with Ron Carter in playing some of the most enchanting jazz standards and a couple of originals too as a tribute to the late Bob Freedman, a renowned arranger who has worked with Mr. Carter and Jazzaar in this capacity extensively in the past.

The Jazzaar Big Band (JBB) directed by Christian Jacob (USA/F).

Antonio Hart – as (USA), Mathieu Bitz – as, Casimir Ekman – ts, Felix Piringer – ts, Robert Soltermann – bs, Ryan Quigley – Ltp (SCT), Felix Niggli – tp, Samir Rachide – tp, Elwin Stephan – tp, Jason Jackson – tb (USA), Sebastian Wey – tb, Aarni Häkkinen – tb, Donald Vega – p (NIC/USA), Andrea Caneva – g, Carl Allen – d (USA) and the legendary Ron Carter b (USA) himself.

Premier Concert:
Friday, April 12, 2019 in the Aeschbachhalle, Aarau

An open rehearsal is available for public attendance at 11:00 – 12:00 on Wednesday, April 10 in the Alte Kantonsshule Aarau (Aula).
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The Abraham project celebrates the uniqueness of the Abrahamic faiths through the language of music. For this, 3 composers – Gil Goldstein, Fritz K Renold and Mehmet Sanlikol, have written the music specially for this occasion. As the multi-ethnic genres would span between Jewish, Middle-Eastern, Jazz/Funk, contemporary and Gospel styles, the Jazzaar Global Ensemble will have the privilege to explore together with their role models the stylistic secrets and skills to master the performance of these new works.

The Jazzaar Global Ensemble directed by Fritz K Renold

Lydia Renold – voc (CH), Gabriela Grossenbacher – voc, Adrianne Kyjovsky – voc, Nico Norton – voc, Milad Khawam – tp (SYR), Dmitry Zinakov – tp, Lino Hofstetter – tp, Tommy Smith – ts (SCT), Criseyde Holman – fl, Sofie Schindelholz – bc,  Mattia Facchini – as, Sara El Hachimi – as, Mehmet Sanlikol – zurna, ney, keys & vocals (TUR/USA), Norayr Gapoyan – duduk (ARM), Gil Goldstein – acc/kbd (USA), Mauro Nocito – g, Kabir Sehgal – acb (USA), Sharon Renold – eb (CH) and Billy Cobham – d (USA) & Lucas Wohlhauser – d.

Premier concert:
Saturday, April 13 at the Aeschbachhalle in Aarau

…and thereafter on the road to the following destinations.

An open rehearsal is available for the public to attend at 11:00 – 12:00 on Tuesday, April 9 at the Alte Reithalle Aarau (Ost Eingang).
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For youth musicians between the ages of 16-26 years old

The Swiss Youth Jazz Orchestra henceforth renamed The Jazzaar Festival Big Band directed by Christian Jacob is accompanied by Ron Carter – b (USA), Antonio Hart – as (USA), Ryan Quigley – Ltp (SCT), Jason Jackson – tb (USA), Donald Vega – p (NIC/USA), Carl Allen – d (USA).

We currently still seek the highlighted instruments for this production.

• Trumpet
• Bass Trombone
• Alto Saxophone
• Baritone Saxophone
• Guitar
• Piano/Keys
• Drumset/Percussions

A rehearsal, workshops and jam sessions are open for Public in:
The Alte Kantonsshule Aarau (Aula)
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For youth musicians between the ages of 16-26 years old

The Swiss Youth World-Music Ensemble henceforth renamed The Jazzaar Global Ensemble directed by Fritz K Renold is accompanied by Lydia Renold – voc (CH), Milad Khawam – tp (SYR), Tommy Smith – ts, ss (SCT), Mehmet Sanlikol – multi-instru. (TUR/USA), Norayr Gapoyan – duduk (ARM), Gil Goldstein – acc/kbd (USA), Kabir Sehgal – acb (USA), Sharon Renold – eb (CH), Billy Cobham – d (USA)

Youth players specialising on the highlighted instruments may still apply.

• Vocals (male & female)
• Flute/Alto Flute
• Flute/Bass Flute
• Clarinet
• Bass Clarinet
• Trumpet
• Alto Saxophone
• Euphonium
• Trombone
• Tuba
• Accordion
• Guitar
• Piano/Keys
• Any middle-eastern instruments
• Drumset/Percussions

A rehearsal, workshops and jam session are open for public in:
Alte Reithalle Aarau (Ost Eingang)
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