All shows only $10. Food served until 11. World Wednesdays presents a new series of dynamic programs previewing live music groups from across the world – fusing elements of jazz with traditional world influences. Every Wednesday, 8pm at Ryles, 212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139.
See the complete calendar and more information at Ryles Website, www.ryles.com – Click Here or call 617.876.9330
Wednesday January 28, 2009 – 8pm
DOUBLE BILL!
Beginning @ 8pm
Juan Andrés Ospina Sextet
&
MELLOW BELLOW
w/
Magda Giannikou
Juan Andrés Ospina Sextet
Shortly before releasing his first album with his own sextet, Colombian pianist and composer Juan Andrés Ospina will be presenting a set of original compositions with an incredible band featuring musicians from all over the world. His music tastefully blends Colombian traditional rhythms with a more contemporary Jazz idiom, creating a unique sound that has been praised by music personalities such as Danilo Pérez and Maria Schneider. His debut album will be released in March 2009. Juan Andrés Ospina – piano, compositions, arrangements Jonathan Greenstein – alto/soprano saxes; Matan Chapnitzky – tenor saxophone; Ryan Dragon – trombone; Andrés Rotmistrovsky – electric bass; Austin McMahon – drums
guest musicians
Mellow Bellow
Mellow Bellow is a musical amalgam of cultures and colors directed by accordionist, vocalist and composer Magda Giannikou. Mellow Bellow will entertain you for an evening of brazilian beats, french lyrics and exotic sounds. Surrounded by a ring of brilliant musicians from the jazz and world music realm, Magda Giannikou invites you to listen to her original music, with a twist. Magda Giannikou: accordion/vocals; Yuki Ito: upright bass; Juan Andres Ospina: piano; Ignacio Hernandez: Guitar; Ryo Noritake: Drums; Marcelo Woloski: percussion; Magda Giannikou
Wednesday February 4, 2009 – 8pm
DOUBLE BILL!
Beginning @ 8pm
MUSANER
&
Garo Papazian & Paul Erlich Duo
MUSANER
A uniquely evocative musical project directed by composer & pianist Ara Sarkissian. The band’s music includes original compositions as well as arrangements of folk music from Armenia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans. Drawing on influences ranging from American jazz to European post-modernist composers, Sarkissian’s work deftly explores exciting new rhythmic and harmonic territory while remaining true to its original folk roots. Todd Brunel, clarinet; Ken Field, alto sax; Andrew Hickman, tenor sax; Gary Fieldman, drums; Blake Newman, bass; Fabio Pirozzolo, percussion; Ara Sarkissian, piano; Martin Haroutunian, folk instruments; Artur Shahnazaryan, duduk; Roberto Cassan, accordion; Garo – doumbeck; Paul – acoustic guitar
Garo Papazian & Paul Erlich Duo
The duo will perform musical improvisations inspired by Indian, Mid-Eastern, and American traditions on acoustic guitar and doumbek, with an emphasis on exploring odd time signatures.
Wednesday February 11, 2009 – 9pm
RIQUE COLûN’S
Sentido Tropical
As a necessity to reunite a feel of unity and reaffirmation of his roots in the Caribbean – Rique Colón, a Puerto Rican guitarist/singer/songwriter, brings us his project Sentido Tropical in a style he calls ‘chanova’. Through his chanova, Rique Colón expresses his positive vision and social-humanistic perspective of the world that surrounds him, all of them framed in a message of respect for nature, fresh and profound melodies, truly present in his ten songs of his recent production: Sentido Tropical. His chanova
