Between Jazz, World Music and Improvisation
ALON YAVNAI QUARTET
Between Jazz, World Music and Improvisation
Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Alon Yavnai, a Grammy Award winner, is coming to Ilirska Bistrica. After 25 years of making music in New York, he has continued his musical journey in Berlin.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has collaborated with numerous renowned musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Paquito D’Rivera, Joe Lovano, Freddie Hubbard and Dave Liebman. He has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Blue Note in New York, as well as at numerous international jazz festivals.
This time, he will perform with his new quartet, joined by Lebanese guitarist Raed El Khazen and Slovenian musicians Peter Smrdel and Žiga Smrdel.
The quartet will perform original compositions by all four members. Their music brings together jazz, influences from diverse musical traditions and improvisation, creating a space where different musical expressions intertwine, from the Middle East to New York.
Line-up:
- Alon Yavnai – piano, compositions
- Raed El Khazen – guitar
- Peter Smrdel – double bass
- Žiga Smrdel – drums
The ticket price is €20.00, or €15.00 for students.
You are warmly invited to the concert on Friday, 16 October, at 8:00 pm at Dom na Vidmu in Ilirska Bistrica.
