Marta Hugon, Thierry Eliez and the Torunski Brothers are the headliners of the Lagoa Jazz Festival, which, from June 5th to 7th, is back after a three-year break and returns to its favorite place: Sítio das Fontes , on the banks of the River Arade.
This tenth edition of Jazz at the Fountains, again under the direction of António Palma, kicks off on Thursday, June 5th, with «Pianobatuque», with the Argentine Pablo Lapidusas, on piano, and the Portuguese Joel Silva, on drums.
In the main show, the highlight goes to the Poles Torunski Brothers, duo that joins Piotr Torunski (bass clarinet) and Greg Torunski (alto saxophone).
On Friday, the 6th, the French amphitheater takes to the stage, with an arm of the Rio Arade as a backdrop. Thierry Eliez (piano, organ and voice), accompanied by Daniel Ouvrard (bass) and Philippe Eliez (drums).
On Saturday, the 7th, at the end of the Lagoa Jazz Festival, it will be the turn of one of the most recognized Portuguese jazz voices to perform: Marta Hugon.
The singer will be accompanied by a luxury quartet: Filipe Melo (piano), Mário Delgado (guitar), Bernardo Moreira (double bass) and André Sousa Machado (drums).
But to draw attention to this Jazz Festival, which has the quality of the poster and the location as its greatest assets, the organization also promotes presentations by the band Dixieland, on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, in various locations in the municipality.
So, if on one of these days you cross the streets with Diogo Picão (alto sax), Jean Marc Charmier (trumpet), Xavier Ribeiro (trombone), Diogo Costa (bass trombone) and Henry Sousa (percussion), don't be surprised: it's just an aperitif for the three nights of good music at Sítio das Fontes.
With the Parque Municipal das Fontes de Estômbar enclosure opening every day at 19 pm, in addition to the music festival (whose shows start at 00 pm), there will also be a painting exhibition «Reflections of jazz», by Patico, as well as a service of bar, merchandising sales, and a Disco Fair.
After the concerts, at the edge of the mill boiler and under the light of the moon and stars, the Espaço Lounge will be animated by Djs Yacobian (6th and 7th), who will present a selection of jazz from countries such as Ethiopia, Turkey, Israel , Lebanon, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Tunisia, Morocco, Ghana, among others, and by DJ Alexandre Ramos (day 5).
The Lagoa Jazz Festival is a partnership between the Municipality of Lagoa and “Ao Vivo – Espectáculos e Eventos”, part of the annual program “Lagoa, um Mar de Sentidos”.
Tickets cost 8 euros per day or 20 euros for a three-day pass, and are on sale at the Convento de S. José and the Municipal Auditorium of Lagoa, and, on concert days, at Sítio das Fontes.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Day 5 – Thursday
PIANOBATUQUE (Argentina/Portugal)
Pablo Lapidusas, Argentine (piano) and Joel Silva, Portuguese (drums)
TORUNSKI BROTHERS (Poland)
Piotr Torunski (bass clarinet) and Greg Torunski (alto saxophone)
Day 6 - Friday
THIERRY ELIEZ (France)
Thierry Eliez (piano, organ and voice), Daniel Ouvrard (bass) and Philippe Eliez (drums)
Day 7 - Saturday
MARTA HUGON (Portugal)
Marta Hugon (vocals), Filipe Melo (piano), Mário Delgado (guitar), Bernardo Moreira (double bass) and André Sousa Machado (drums)
Who is who?
Piano Drumming it is the result of the meeting of the piano of Pablo Lapidusas and the drums of Joel Silva.
The duo interprets mostly original themes where improvisation has a preponderant place. Argentine/Brazilian Pablo Lapidusas has been performing in renowned theaters and jazz clubs in Brazil and Europe.
He collaborated with Marcelo D2, Wanda Sá, Edu Lobo, Carlos Malta, Bebel Gilberto, among others.
Portuguese Joel Silva has played in several projects with Carlos Barretto, Big Band HCP, Paulo de Carvalho, Júlio Resende, João Paulo Esteves da Silva, Perico Sambeat and Maria João, among others, with presence in several European jazz festivals.
Pablo Lapidusas – piano
Joel Silva – drums
Torunski Brothers Duo formed in 2011 in Switzerland, a unique combination between the low and percussive sound of the bass clarinet played by Piotr Torunski and the phrasing and improvisation of Greg Torunski's alto saxophone.
In 2012, the Torunski Brothers were awarded the prestigious “Hustinx Prijs” award (Music Award). Both completed a musical degree at the Maastricht Conservatory, in the Netherlands, and with saxophonist David Binney in New York, where they presented their new record work on the prestigious “Break Thru Radio”.
The repertoire they present is based on themes by great composers and arranged for the duo, in a sophisticated jazz language and a remarkable interaction with the audience.
Piotr Torunski – bass clarinet
Greg Torunski – alto saxophone
Thierry Eliez, considered by many to be one of the most outstanding European pianists.
He interpreted and recorded music for films with prestigious composers and arrangers Lalo Schifrin, Éric Serra or Michel Legrand. As a pianist, organist, keyboardist, singer, composer, arranger and an excellent improviser, Thierry is a complete and versatile musician capable of playing or integrating projects in the most varied musical styles, from Brazilian music to jazz, passing through “chanson francaise”, blues or progressive rock.
In jazz, he played with names like Didier Lockwood, Dee Dee Bridgewater, trio by Andre Ceccarelli or projects like Ultra Marine or The Sindicate. In the French song he worked with Charles Aznavour, Catherine Lara, Alain Chamfort, Patrick Bruel, Johnny Hallyday, Tout le Monde chante, Ceilin Poggi, among others.
Thierry Eliez – piano, organ and voice
Daniel Ouvrard - bass
Philippe Eliez – battery
Marta Hugon is a prestigious reference, a voice and a distinct presence in the national Jazz panorama.
A solid path of knowledge and tradition in Jazz, Marta Hugon privileges empathy with the public and expresses a need for constant musical reinvention in order to surprise.
Following the release of her new single presented last January, she starts a tour that brings Marta Hugon back to the stage, with a new show titled “Beautiful Melodies, Terrible Things”.
Marta Hugon Quintet
Marta Hugon - voice
Filipe Melo – piano
Mario Delgado – guitar
Bernardo Moreira – double bass
André Sousa Machado – drums
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