On International Jazz Day, get ready to meet Gen-next Jazz musicians who will add seaboards and rap to the genre at an event curated by Louiz Banks
Esani Dev
This Saturday, if you are at blueFROG for the International Jazz Day celebrations, don’t be surprised to spot a 15-year-old deftly striking chords with the new-age seaboard instrument or a 21-year-old rapping to Jazz rhythms.
The tribute has been curated by Jazz godfather Louiz Banks, or Uncle Louiz, as he is fondly christened by youngsters he takes under his wings. The line-up features 16 new Jazz musicians, along with five young singers, who will perform with established names like Gary Lawyer, Dhruv Ghanekar, Sheldon D’Silva, Joe Alvares, Sangeet Haldipur, Banks and his son, Gino.
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“I want to lay to rest the misconception that Jazz is only for 40-plus listeners. The new Jazz that we will feature is for everybody, especially the youth. It symbolises the spirit of freedom and can interact, blend and merge with all genres and cultures. Today’s young musicians are a proof of that,” says the versatile Banks, who’s curated the gig for four years now. Ruchika Tiku, programming head at the venue, observes, “From the very first celebration, International Jazz Day has been a success. We see more and more younger audiences streaming in and loving it.”
On: April 30, 7.30 pm to 1.30 am
At: blueFROG, Lower Parel.
Call: 61586158
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