Perico Sambeat & The Phil Ware Trio
At a glance
About this event
Alto saxophonist Perico Sambeat is regarded as one of the great Spanish jazz musicians.
He has earned a huge reputation for his extraordinary career both inside and outside of Spain. Over twenty albums as a leader and more than a hundred as a sideman have highlighted his work with greats like Brad Mehldau, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Tete Montoliu, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny and many others.
Over 20 years of professional experience has earned him an international reputation. With a strong classical base, he began his studies of modern music in the Taller de Musics in Barcelona, where he had teachers like Zé Eduardo. In 1991 he moved to New York where he joined the New School. There he played with masters such as Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb and Joe Chambers.
His prolific career has led to participation in festivals and programmes worldwide, and to recording albums including UPTOWN DANCE with Mike Mossman and David Kikoski (released on EGT); PASSAGES with Gerardo Nuñez (Resistencia); FRIENDSHIP with Brad Meldhau, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Jeff Ballard (ACT); FLAMENCO BIG BAND with Miguel Poveda, Javier Colina and others (Universal-Verve); DANCE GUANÁ, CMS Trio’s third album with Javier Colina and Marc Miralta; BALLADS with his quartet (Borja Barrueta, Bernardo Sassetti and again Colina); and ELASTIC, a quintet with Jeff Ballard, Eric Legnini, Andre Fernandes and Thomas Bramerie. These last three albums were released by ContraBaix / Karonte.
Visit: pericosambeat.com
On this occasion Sambeat will be joined by pianist Phil Ware's trio, with Dave Redmond on bass and Kevin Brady at the drums.
'It’s no surprise that they’re one of the hardest-working jazz trios in the country with an appetite for exploration that was matched pound for pound with an insistent connection to their listeners…'
The Irish Times.
One of the musical highlights of the year :: Early Booking Recommended!
Location
12 Aungier Street
Venue details
JJ Smyth's is a family owned bar in the center of Dublin city. Home to many a musician, Jazz and Blues alike. It started off as a family owned grocery and public house back in the 1730's, it has changed throughout the years and now you can hear live Jazz and Blues sounds of the city from within it's doors. JJ's has live Blues and Jazz music six nights of the week. This is where many a musician got their start and where many of the top names continue to play.
