TD JazzFest Presents: Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East plus Avataar
Schedule
Fri Jun 28 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Bullen Park Esquimalt | Victoria, BC
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“Epic in every sense. One of the leading figures in North America’s burgeoning South-East Asian music scene. A global musical alchemist and cultural agent provocateur.” – Songlines (UK)The career of Sunny Jain is a celebration of cultural diaspora: deep-rooted tradition that ripples outward, changing – and being changed by – the cultures that it touches. He is a composer, drummer, dhol player and thought leader. In 2022, Jain joined Planet Drum for their first show in 15 years, playing alongside drumming legends Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, and Giovanni Hidalgo. In 2021, Jain released Phoenix Rise, a collaborative effort featuring over 50 artists such as Arooj Aftab, Michael League (Snarky Puppy), Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas), Endea Owens (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Joe Russo (jam band darling). Questioning the idea of identity in a contingent world is at the heart of Jain’s newest project, Wild Wild East, the new album from the Brooklyn-based bandleader. It’s also at the heart of his story — as the son of immigrants from India, as a kid from Rochester raised on The Cure and prog-rock, as a fluid jazz drummer on his own, as a party-starter with Red Baraat (TD JazzFest 2013 & 2018), and as an American of colour. It incorporates the shuddering walls of post-rock guitar, howling tenor sax, the persistent thump of Indian brass band music, rhythms from Punjab and southern Pakistan, film soundtracks from around the world, and swaggering West Coast rap. A raucous, powerful, gorgeous, jubilant sound, it’s defined by its restlessness, daring enough to encompass many different identities. Prepared to be wowed by Wild Wild East at this year’s TD JazzFest! Ben Parag vocals, Alison Shearer saxophones/flute, Shubh Sarah guitar, Almog Sharvit bass.
Opening for this evening will be JUNO Award-winning Toronto-based world-jazz group Avataar, which features some of Canada’s finest jazz, world, funk, and pop musicians. Their most recent sophomore album, Worldview, was released in 2021 to critical acclaim, and won a 2022 JUNO Award for “Best Jazz Album (Group).” The music is inspired by the deep musical traditions of India, Africa, and Brazil, rooted within the framework of modern jazz. In an innovative marriage of ancient and modern, driving dance grooves intersect with cinematic atmospheres and soaring melodies to create a fresh, emotive sonic experience. Avataar has been making original music together for over ten years, and continues to develop a national and international reputation. Don’t miss their performance at TD JazzFest 2024! Sundar Viswanathan saxophones/flute/vocals, Felicity Williams vocals, Michael Occhipinti guitar, Justin Gray bass, Ravi Naimpally tablas, Max Senitt drums/percussion.
BULLEN PARK SPECIAL: Buy all three featured ticketed evening shows at TD JazzFest in Bullen Park for only $99! Three great shows and $18 savings. Available through the Royal & McPherson Theatre Box Office or the Victoria Jazz Society (975 Alston St. | 250-388-4423).
TD JAZZFEST TICKET PACKAGES: Festival ticket packages (three or more shows) are ONLY available through the Victoria Jazz Society Office and are ONLY applicable to TD JazzFest ticketed shows at Hermann’s Jazz Club, Wicket Hall, and Bullen Park. Ticket packages are NOT applicable to TD JazzFest performances at the Royal Theatre and McPherson Playhouse. Ticket packages may not be used in conjunction with the Bullen Park Special. Only one discount applies.
Please contact the Victoria Jazz Society for more details on discounted ticket packages:
250-388-4423 | 975 Alston St. | JAZZVICTORIA.CA
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Where is it happening?
Bullen Park Esquimalt, 1150 Lyall St,Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
