Mauricio Velasierra – Kena, Andean Flutes
Camilo Menjura – Guitar
Jenny Adejayan – ‘cello
Henrik Jensen – Double Bass
Gregorio Merchán – Percussion
This Tuesday Guitarist maestro Hannes Riepler served up some
oh-so-satisfying home-cooked contemporary jazz courtesy of his Organ Trio, many
thanks to them for what was a highly enjoyable gig! For those of you who missed
it you can still get your hands on a copy of his latest album The Brave here:
And now for something completely different…next week we’ll be entering
the vibrant, exotic and unusual sound world of the Mauricio Velasierra Quintet,
not to be missed!
Mauricio Velasierra Quintet
London-based Colombian musician Mauricio Velasierra is a pioneering
player of traditional Andean flutes - kena, mohoseños and sikus. He has
reinvented his main instrument the 'kena' as modern improvising vehicle,
allowing the development of cutting-edge chromatic repertoire, a truly original
musical language.
With diverse influences ranging from African music to jazz, and science
to poetry, his storytelling compositions are a rich mixture of largely
unexplored Andean rhythms combined with contemporary melodies and harmonies.
With Velasierra's direction and feverishly passionate improvisations,
his quintet conjures up a world of truly evocative sounds and deeply moving
images.
We’ll be opening our doors at 8.30, with entry just £5. For more
information on what promises to be a unique evening down at The Amersham Arms,
Check out Mauricio’s website, there’s also a sneak preview of the band’s sound
on YouTube!
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