DOUBLE FEATURE WEEK
The phenomenal bandolim virtuoso from Brasil - enthusing his audiences every time - brings along his now, brilliant trio.
Hamilton DeHolanda, bandolim
Salomáo Soares, keyb
Thiago “Big” Rabello, dr
Exclusive in Switzerland!
Virtuosic, brilliant and unique - those are some of the adjectives used to describe this musician Hamilton DeHolanda who sets world audiences ablaze, developing a career studded with awards. The U.S. press soon dubbed him the “Jimi Hendrix of the bandolim”. Over the past 18 years, Hamilton established a technique reinventing the 10 string Mandolin. Hamilton has developed a characteristic way of playing. His phrasing, the extra strings and his powerful sound combined with speed and improvisations are inspiring a new generation with a new sound. Hamilton is not so much after innovation, but after music focussing on beauty and spontaneity. His music is a synthesis of choro, bossa nova, jazz, street sounds and his own innovation. It is music that cannot and should not be labeled – it just has to be beautiful. Several of Hamilton’s albums were nominated for Latin Grammy awards: “Brasilianos” (best instrumental album), “Brasilianos 2” (best jazz album), “Flower Of Life” (best instrumental album). Figures such as Ivan Lins, Hermeto Pascoal, Djavan and João Bosco consider him as being “one of the best musicians in the world”. Hamilton has recorded or shared stages with Hermeto Pascoal, Chucho Valdes, Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Buena Vista Social Club, John Paul Jones, Djavan, Cesaria Evora, Richard Galliano, Stefano Bollani, Seu Jorge, Ivan Lins and Paquito D`Rivera and has 28 albums in his discography. With a splendid technique and absolute “brasilian-ness”, Hamilton combines dazzling playing and performance filled with emotion. He is utterly versatile, and feels at ease in any type of line-up.Hamilton DeHolanda has played at the International Jazzfestival Bern in duo with Stefano Bollani, in a quartet, in duo with Chano Dominguez and now, during this week, Hamilton presents his brand new trio.
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 48.-