shabaka

Shabaka’s work transcends conventional notions of genre and draws from a vast pallet of cultural influences. Whilst he’s undeniably a pioneering voice in the renaissance of British Jazz, his remit is much broader: he has also performed classical concertos with world-leading orchestras; led several hugely influential bands (Sons of Kemet, The Comet is Coming, Shabaka and The Ancestors) and has recently released a critically lauded solo album; Afrikan Culture, a work of exceptional beauty and urgency, focussed around the eastern Asian instrument, the Shakuhachi, of which Shabaka is a major exponent

Shabaka will perform on flute along with the double bass dynamism of Esperanza Spalding and Burniss Travis, Charles Overton on harp, Chris Sholar weaving magic on keys/electronics, and Austin Williamson on drums.

Shabaka Hutchings - Flute
Charles Overton - Harp
Chris Sholar - Keys / Electronics
Esperanza Spalding - Bass
Burniss Travis - Bass
Austin Williamson - Drums

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OREGON’S LARGEST JAZZ FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 2

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a two-week multi-venue celebration of jazz presented in Portland, Oregon. The Festival is dedicated to evolving America’s art form, featuring recognized jazz masters and rising jazz stars, alongside local jazz heroes.