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CYRO BAPTISTA (Brazil)

On stage: 4 + 1 crew

Touring period: Autumn 2012 /Spring 2013

Based: New York

Booking territory: coop. Europe

"Banquet of the Spirits" features the tight new quartet led by maestro Cyro Baptista- the fabulous percussionist who has performed with everyone from Herbie Hancock and Yo-Yo Ma to Laurie Anderson, Paul Simon and Medeski, Martin and Wood. Cyro's endless sonic curiosity and intense rhythmic drive has never been stronger in this fabulous and imaginative original project. Featuring three of the best young musicians out of the downtown scene, the music jumps from a whisper to a scream and never misses a beat. Delightful music from one of the world's greatest and most adventurous Brazilian musicians. Contagious from the beginning to the end Cyro Baptista and his band, mesmerize the audience creating a thriller spectacle for eye and ear. Mixing his tremendous musical skills, his natural humor and theatrical ways with instruments from Brazil, the Far East, Africa and US. Cyro was recently named Downbeat Magazine's 2011 Percussionist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year in the same category!

"Baptista cannot be reined in by any classification. He is simply one of the most limitless musicians we have" - All Music Guide

KIKI SANCHEZ (Perú)

On stage: 4 + 1 crew

Touring period: Autumn 2012 /Spring 2013

Based: Miami

Booking territory: Europe

The phenomenally ethnic sounds of the talented Peruvian pianist KIKI SANCHEZ have filled the airwaves with a unique blend of soulful jazz and tropical fusion. Born into the Latin jazz atmosphere, KIKI began his formal education to further his knowledge and training in Peru with Coco Macedo and Edermi Chavez. He became a well-rounded musician by playing with La Peru Salsa All-Stars, Orquesta Majestic (led by his father, Maximo Sanchez) and Anibal Lopez' La Unica. These experiences were the initial building blocks to his future abroad. He traveled to the US, settled in Miami, where he played with Jazz legends such as Jim Gasior, Cachao, Mike Gerber, Arturo Sandoval, Mike Orta, Eddie, and Barzola's Oriente who took KIKI under his wings. Oriente along with Diana Molinari and Cassandra Hanna polished his classical technique. "Blown Away" with Arturo Sandoval and Frankie Marcos was nominated for a Grammy for Best Instrumental Album. Also on "La Onda Latina", Frankie Marcos & Clouds was nominated for Best Traditional Tropical Album. KIKI has collaborated with Grammy winning producer, Glen Kolotkin in numerous projects as well. Kiki Sanchez latest recording is a fusion of Peruvian-folkloric rhythms with modern jazz melodies. Featured on this record is the Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca. Kiki just released an instructional DVD titled "the real latin piano and intro to afro-perivian rhythms". This DVD will be showcased in all libraries nationwide. Currently, it is being featured in the world renowned, Jamey Aebersold along with Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis and many more jazz greats. Kiki Sanchez is honored to receive the CASIO, Japan endorsement for Latin America and will showcase all of Casio's keyboards across Latin America exclusively.

ASTILLERO (Argentina)

On stage: 7 + 1 crew

Touring period: Spring, Autumn 2013

Based: Argentina

Booking territory: coop. Europe

ASTILLERO - red-hot Tango Nuevo from Buenos Aires; sextet plus singer; new, self-composed music; arranged by the members of the group; the live-appeal of a Rock-band; live-videoscreening; a new generation; post-Piazzolla; young. This is the substrate of a new popmusic- phenomenon from Buenos Aires.
The sound of Astillero is forceful, vertiginous, breathtaking, raw yet sophisticated: a rollercoaster ride of throbbing accents modulating into earth-shattering pianissimos and beyond. Yet this wild sound is entirely hand-made, free of any gimmicks, 100% acoustic: the sound of just wood and strings, brought to searing life by an acute sense for translating the experience of 21st century urban life into new music, built on a solid traditional foundation of Buenos Aires’ tango. The orchestra, though featuring the typical instruments of a classic tango ensemble (two bandoneons, violin, piano, cello, double bass, and a singer) is a tango formation that has nothing to do with the ‘tango’ of our collective consciousness. Astillero proposes a completely new vision of tango, incisive and intense, rough and violent, reflecting the times we live in.
From their all-original compositions, some instrumental, some with lyrics, emerges a tango that is stripped down yet rich and original. The sounds of Astillero are the sounds of Buenos Aires today - the way they play their music reflects the incongruities and madness of this urban jungle; it kicks, breaks, hurts, jumps. The fresh lyrics add to the rawness - a rough but tender voice, that cares and tears at the same time. The concept goes even beyond music, developed further by video images; poetic and political, projected live to complement the deluge of sound.
The group’s young members have been steeped in traditional tango from early on. At the forefront of the recent ‘Maquina Tanguera’ movement of contemporary tango in Buenos Aires; they have worked with a number of important groups from the scene before forming Astillero in 2005. Years of study and research have also led them to become themselves teachers to the younger generation, through their work with a number of independent organisations and social projects.
With 15 European tours in recent years, and a much-talked-about showcase at WOMEX 08 in Sevilla, Astillero are now fast building an international following. The secret is out, and the word is spreading! Next Album comes in May 2012.

"Urban, restless edginess… offers real originality" - FROOTS MAGAZINE

FLORIANO INACIO JUNIOR (Brazil)

On stage: 5 + 1 crew

Touring period: whole year available

Based: Switzerland

Booking territory: Switzerland

Floriano Inácio Jr. and Group This first solo album confirms Floriano Inácio Junior’s musical talent, which was already promisingly brought to light in previous group projects such as the Kaiapo trio. The pianist, who is from Brazil, is able to develop compositions that create a special fusion between Brazilian Jazz and different traditional Brazilian rhythms. An energizing freshness comes shining through his music, inspired by diverse influences such as the samba and other traditional rhythms. A piano line sometimes recalling the sound of cavaquinho (a small Brazilian Guitar). And more importantly we hear an amazing, natural and almost intuitive sense of melody. Floriano Inácio Junior and his truly gifted musicians unveil a brilliant and exciting bright form of jazz in this spectacular album. In der Formation „Floriano Inácio Jr. and Group“ spielen folgende Musiker: Floriano Inácio Jr. – Klavier, Dudu Penz – E- und A Bass, Mauro Martins – Schlagzeug, Rodrigo Botter Maio – Sax Alto, Soprano und Flöte und “ Ademir Candido – E - Gitarre. Das Repertoire ist variabel und sehr breit. In erster Linie spielt das Quartett eigene komponierte Stücke. Neben dem brasilianischem Jazz spielt das Quartett auch Stile wie: Samba, Bossa Nova, Baiao, Frevo, Maracatu etc.

floriano inácio jr piano, fender rhodes, cavaquinho
rodrigo botter-maio alt sax, sopran, flüte
ademir candido e-gitarre
dudu penz e-bass, a-bass
mauro martins drums

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