DOUBLE FEATURE WEEK
One of the most sought-after young jazz pianists of our time in a highly dynamic trio.
Christian Sands, p
Marco Panascia, b
Ryan Sands, dr
Exclusive in Switzerland!
At Jazzfestival Bern for the first time!
A sophisticated jazz pianist, Christian Sands emerged in the 2000s displaying his deep understanding of the post-bop and swing traditions. Sands was born in 1989 in New Haven, Connecticut, where he first started playing piano at age three, and by age five he was composing. A protégé of the late Dr. Billy Taylor, Sands drew early accolades for his performances at the 2006 and 2007 Grammy Awards. Just embarking on his 30s, has already enjoyed a remarkable career trajectory, touring and recording for many years with Christian McBride’s Inside Straight and Trio, as well as working with the likes of Oscar Peterson, Lou Donaldson, Kirk Whalum, Phil Woods, James Moody, Wycliffe Gordon, Gregory Porter, Geri Allen, Esperanza Spaulding and so many more, playing International Jazz Day in Cuba and world renowned jazz festivals such as North Sea, Monterey, Newport, Montreux among others. Following early solo albums “Footprints” (2002), “Harmonia” (2004) and “Risin’” (2008), the pianist came into his own with his 2017 Mack Avenue debut, “Reach”, and its 2018 follow-up, “Facing Dragons”. Sands serves as the Creative Ambassador for the Erroll Garner foundation and is also the Artist in Residence for Monterey Jazz Festival. With his third Mack Avenue release “Be Water” released summer of 2020, this already accomplished young artist takes his place as a leader and an emerging jazz force. He brings a fresh look at the entire language of jazz.
Concerts
Tuesday
Concert 10:00 p.m.
(Doors 9:30 p.m.)
Wednesday
Concert 7:30 p.m.
(Doors 7:00 p.m.)
Thursday
Concert 10:00 p.m.
(Doors 9:30 p.m.)
Friday
Concert 7:30 p.m.
(Doors 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday
Concert 10:00 p.m.
(Doors 9:30 p.m.)
Venue
Marians Jazzroom
Admission
One Concert CHF 42.-