Guelph Musicfest 2024 presents the Jerzy Kaplanek Jazz Quartet

Internationally-renowned violinist Jerzy Kaplanek has established himself as a chamber musician member of the celebrated Penderecki String Quartet soloist dedicated teacher adjudicator artistic director of QuartetFest and lately as a jazz violinist.

With his sublime soulful sound the Kaplanek Quartet will explore a combination of jazz standards and originals. They will introduce us to the varied and powerful tunes by iconic jazz violinists Jean-Luc Ponty Didier Lockwood Zbigniew Seifert and Adam Baldych. Spend an evening at the Jazz Room going on this musical journey with Kaplanek as he brings the high-powered jazz-fusion vibe that suits his violin playing so perfectly.

Jerzy is joined by Anthony D’Alessandro (piano) Mark Godfrey (bass) and Ian Wright (drums). 

For the “warm-up” act Mr. Kaplanek is joined by pianist Ken Gee in Ravel’s Sonata no. 1 for violin and piano opus posthumous.

Enjoy this concert in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre with its amazing acoustics. In-person concert with reserved seating and also online streaming. More information... https://www.guelphmusicfest.ca/jerzykaplanekquartet.html

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