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The JACC’s 21st anniversary is on 30 April. As always, and since it was established in 2012, the celebrations coincide with International Jazz Day.
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Big Band M. Nazaré invites João Afonso:
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of 25 April and the 25th anniversary of the M. Nazaré Big Band.
Based on these ephemeris, the almost natural idea arose of creating repertoire to commemorate them.
The so-called “April” music has, as we know, some associated themes and some of these themes are by Zeca Afonso.
Much has been made of this singer-songwriter’s music, but (as far as we know) no arrangements for Jazz Orchestra (Big Band) and singer have yet been created for his iconic songs.
Specific arrangements have been commissioned from various composers/arrangers of recognised value in the jazz artistic milieu (Mário Laginha, Luís Figueiredo, Pedro Moreira, João Capinha, Carlos Azevedo), in order to build a distinctive repertoire that will leave a mark on the music for these formations.
Singer João Afonso was invited to this concert because of his family affinity with Zeca Afonso, his artistic qualities and his similar vocal characteristics.
Normal ticket: €8.00
Discounts (student, arts and culture professional, senior citizen, unemployed): €6.00
Free entry: CPJazz / EACMC students and JACC members