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For the Love of Jazz
The Pune Jazz & Blues Club returns with this month’s programme on ‘Women In Jazz Song.’ The presentation will be conducted by Komal Kuwadekar who will follow it through with a live performance. Komal will be on vocals, Ashdin Bharucha on the guitar, David Mansey on bass and Aubrey Dias will be handling the keyboard. Komal will be showcasing some of the musical styles discussed during the presentation.
Vocal jazz styles from its roots till the present day will be reviewed – from the more obvious (Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald) to the lesser-known (Mary Lou Williams, Hazel Scott) along with some examples of their work. It will also include scat singing which is core to jazz vocalization.
Even though the roots of Jazz are rich with the active participation of African American women in gospels and blues, female musicians have all pursued and fought throughout their careers, frequently facing extreme prejudice, exploitation and outright erasure to be heard and recognized. Over time they have emerged as icons. Their talent, their style and their indisputable influence on the music world will be discussed in this session.
Date: 3rd March 2016, Sunday.
Time: 11 am- 1 pm.
Venue: Gyaan Adab Centre, Kalyani Nagar.
ENTRY FREE
