Indian Jazz Journey
with Mahesh Kale, George Brooks,
June 23, 2024 (Sunday)
ICMA is proud to collaborate with Stanford Jazz Festival to present Indian Jazz Journey, the wonderful musical collaboration between Indian classical music star Mahesh Kale and jazz saxophone virtuoso George Brooks.
An incredibly popular annual jazz event, Indian Jazz Journey with Mahesh Kale and George Brooks is a captivating encounter between Indian classical and Western jazz musical traditions. Renowned vocalist Mahesh Kale, beloved for the intense beauty of his expressive voice, blends the intricate ragas and rhythms of Indian classical music with the improvisational spirit of jazz. His musical collaborator is George Brooks, whose soulful saxophone and deep understanding of Indian music create a dynamic dialogue between the two genres. Their melodies soar in unison over the rhythmic landscape of traditional Indian instruments and the Jazz rhythm section, creating a tapestry of sound that is both familiar and unexpected.
Joining them are Grammy-winning percussionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram, Carnegie Hall pianist Frank Martin, prodigy bassist Kai Eckhardt, and Grammy-nominated drummer Scott Amendola. Expect mesmerizing sounds, captivating melodies, and a deeply personal and immersive connection forged between the artists, as well as the audience.
Each year, this performance is more than just a concert; It’s a journey of discovery, pushing the boundaries of musical expression and offering a glimpse into the boundless possibilities that arise when artists from different musical traditions with open hearts come together.
An incredibly popular annual jazz event, Indian Jazz Journey with Mahesh Kale and George Brooks is a captivating encounter between Indian classical and Western jazz musical traditions. Renowned vocalist Mahesh Kale, beloved for the intense beauty of his expressive voice, blends the intricate ragas and rhythms of Indian classical music with the improvisational spirit of jazz. His musical collaborator is George Brooks, whose soulful saxophone and deep understanding of Indian music create a dynamic dialogue between the two genres. Their melodies soar in unison over the rhythmic landscape of traditional Indian instruments and the Jazz rhythm section, creating a tapestry of sound that is both familiar and unexpected.
Joining them are Grammy-winning percussionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram, Carnegie Hall pianist Frank Martin, prodigy bassist Kai Eckhardt, and Grammy-nominated drummer Scott Amendola. Expect mesmerizing sounds, captivating melodies, and a deeply personal and immersive connection forged between the artists, as well as the audience.
Each year, this performance is more than just a concert; It’s a journey of discovery, pushing the boundaries of musical expression and offering a glimpse into the boundless possibilities that arise when artists from different musical traditions with open hearts come together.
When/Where:
Date/Time: 23 June 2024 (Sunday), 4 pm
Venue: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
Venue: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
Tickets:
Premium: $62 (discounted to $55 with PROMO code ICMAPREMIUM)
General Reserved: $56 (discounted to $36 with PROMO code ICMARESERVED)
Under age 17 and students with ID: $18
Note: You will be taken to a different website to buy tickets.
Enter the PROMO code at the time of checkout to avail the ICMA discount.
General Reserved: $56 (discounted to $36 with PROMO code ICMARESERVED)
Under age 17 and students with ID: $18
Note: You will be taken to a different website to buy tickets.
Enter the PROMO code at the time of checkout to avail the ICMA discount.
Brought to you by
Stanford Jazz Festival + ICMA Foundation
Stanford Jazz Festival + ICMA Foundation
