NATE SMITH / JOHN BEASLEY & HEMU JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Description

The virtuoso drummer, producer, and composer Nate Smith, nominated at the latest Grammys Awards for his latest album "Live Action," has revolutionized the world of drums with his inventiveness and musicality, and a technique deemed superhuman by his peers. Nate Smith first made his mark with Betty Carter at the age of 20, then with Dave Holland and Chris Potter. Equally comfortable in jazz tradition and on binary rhythms, he has also collaborated with José James, Childish Gambino, Norah Jones, Vulfpeck, and The Fearless, for whom he is the regular drummer. Simultaneously, Nate Smith develops his personal project, Kinfolk, inviting the most prominent and cutting-edge contemporary musicians (Michael League, James Francies, Carrtoons, or Charlie Hunter). Each of his performances is a unique moment to see, hear, and experience. www.natesmithdrums.com Nate Smith (drums), line-up to be announced. Opening act (included in the ticket price): John Beasley & HEMU Jazz Orchestra. Revealed early in his career alongside Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard, pianist John Beasley has distinguished himself over several decades across jazz, orchestral music, and film music, establishing himself as one of the leading architects of current jazz thanks to his refined writing, orchestration skills, and ability to blend tradition and modernity. Winner of two Grammy Awards and nominated multiple times, he collaborates with major artists such as Dianne Reeves, Christian McBride, Chaka Khan, Steely Dan, Chucho Valdés, and Herbie Hancock. For this unique encounter, John Beasley will share the stage with the HEMU Jazz Orchestra, composed of students from HEMU, under the artistic direction of Nicolas Viccaro. This creation and transmission laboratory offers young musicians the opportunity to work alongside top international artists. The program will highlight John Beasley's musical universe through a specially adapted repertoire, blending orchestral writing, improvisation, and multiple influences. With rhythmic power, harmonic sophistication, and freedom of expression, this concert promises an immersion into the universe of a musician whose visionary approach helps redefine the contours of contemporary jazz. John Beasley (p, keys), Camille Tissot (acc), Sandro Compagnon (ss), Valerio Barone (trp), Didier Yon (trb), Christian Quartenoud (g), Ethan Borlet (b), Nicolas Viccaro (dm). www.johnbeasleymusic.com 8:00 PM: John Beasley & HEMU Jazz Orchestra 9:30 PM: Nate Smith

Highlights

• Nate Smith, virtuoso drummer and Grammy nominee
• Opening act with John Beasley & HEMU Jazz Orchestra
• Concert at Casino de Montbenon in Lausanne

General Information

Nate Smith, known for his innovative playing, will perform at Casino de Montbenon. The opening act will feature John Beasley and his HEMU Jazz Orchestra, offering a captivating performance blending tradition and modernity in jazz.

Location

Allée Ernest-Ansermet 3, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

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