Under the title 'The Caribbean Connection', Caribbean trumpeter and composer Étienne Charles teams up with DR Big Band for an evening of grooves, warm rhythms and infectious energy blending Creole, Caribbean and American musical influences.
This marks Étienne Charles's first solo headline appearance at DR Koncerthuset. He leads the band himself on trumpet and vocals, having arranged all the music for the occasion — a fusion of Caribbean sounds and modern jazz drawing on material from his latest album with Creole Orchestra as well as previous collaborations with DR Big Band.
Cuban percussionist Eliel Lazo joins as special guest, bringing explosive percussive energy to the stage in Studie 2.
Tickets are available via the DR Koncerthuset website.
Lineup
DR Big Band
DR Big Band is DR's professional jazz and swing ensemble, featured here bringing the swinging sound of the 1940s and 50s dance hall era to the Ballroom Dreams concert.
Étienne Charles
Étienne Charles is a Caribbean trumpeter, vocalist and composer. He leads the ensemble Creole Orchestra and has previously collaborated with DR Big Band, contributing music to their 'Slave af Danmark' concerts. His work fuses Caribbean, Creole and American jazz traditions.
Eliel Lazo
Eliel Lazo is a Cuban percussionist known for his explosive energy on stage. He has previously performed with DR Big Band, firing up the ensemble with his dynamic rhythmic presence.
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