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The third week of the Cartagena Jazz Festival will bring sweetness, sadness and bitterness in its fair doses, characteristics of Scott Matthew's style.
The Australian comes this Friday, November 16, to present his latest album Unlearned.
After Matthew, it will be the turn of Al Di Meola, the great jazz fusion guitar.
Demon virtuoso of the guitar, Al Di Meola, pioneer in the fusion of world music, rock and jazz, will present on the tables of the New Theater Circus his new album, Opus.
The music of Scott Matthew has its own character and style, which combines folk and feelings, where each syllable is sung with intention and whose voice, with a touch of sadness, deals with sentimental aspects.
Born in Australia, where he formed his first punk-pop band, Nicotine.
In 1997 he moved to Brooklyn, where he met Morrissey drummer Spencer Crobin.
Together with Crobin, he would form Elva Show and publish his first EP.
He is known for his participation in the soundtrack of John Cameron's film Mitchell, Shortbus, although he has also recorded songs for animated series such as Ghost in the Shell and Cowboy Bebop and for the feature film In The End.
His live shows are intense but minimalist, vigorous but light.
After Gallantry's Favorite Son, Scott Matthew presents Ode to Other, his latest work.
After Matthew, on Friday, November 16, he will climb to the tables of the Nuevo Teatro Circo, Al Di Meola, the great jazz fusion guitar.
Demonic virtuoso of the guitar, Al Di Meola has been a pioneer in the fusion of world music, rock and jazz.
His constant fascination with complex and syncopated rhythm, combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony, has been the heart of his music throughout a famous career that has spanned more than four decades.
The winner of the Grammy Award reached world fame for his fame as a soloist and for his collaborations with Frank Zappa, Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, Paco De Lucia, John McLaughlin, Jean-Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, Luciano Pavarotti, Paul Simon , Phil Collins, Santana, Steve Winwood, Herbie Hancock and many more.
Al Di Meola has the most guitar awards in different categories of Guitar Player magazine (USA) With a rich curriculum vitae in exciting musical moments and incredible works, Al Di Meola continues to challenge himself by taking his music to new limits, but with a more relaxed way of seeing things.
In recent years, in fact, he has literally begun everything again, reinventing himself both in his private life and in his music.
His new album Opus, of Mediterranean influences, reveals this new intimate facet.
Also this week will follow the sections of Off Jazz and Street Jazz.
On Thursday, November 15, at 9:30 pm at El Soldadito de Plomo, the MELO training.
On Saturday, at 12:30, the streets of downtown Cartagena will be invaded by the sounds of the Cotijazz Street Band.
After them, Alv McMartin will perform on the stage of the Plaza del Icue.
One day later, on Sunday, November 17th, he performed in the garden in front of the El Cuervo bar of Smart Trio and Vera Lu.
After them a Jam SessionTras.
All musicians who want to join are invited to participate freely.
The group will have drums and piano, so it is recommended to bring instruments.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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