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Duende Libre serves up a special blend of modern jazz with generous helpings of traditional rhythm from Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean.Duende Libre means “free spirit.” Weare a Seattle-based trio who play a unique blend of “powerfully alluring” original music that combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms fromCuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean.
Jazz Virtuosity Dazzling instrumental technique meets soulful groove and palpable on stage chemistry formed throughyears of touring. Each having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, we consider ourselves disciples of our teachers. The result: A euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots, pushing open the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom.
Alex Chadsey: Bandleader, pianist, and keyboardist.
Farko Dosumov: Electric and acoustic bass player.
Jeff "Bongo" Busch: Drummer and percussionist.
ALEX CHADSEY - KEYS / BAND LEADER
Alex is a Seattle-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator with over 20 years of professional experience. During his formative years he apprenticed with master musicians including the GRAMMY award-winning band Quetzal, legendary bassist Joe “Timba” Santiago, reggae icon Clinton Fearon, and Mexican son jarocho artist Laura Rebolloso. His studies included trips to Ghana, Mexico, and Cuba, where he had a lesson with Chucho Valdés at his home in Havana. In 2020 he graduated from the University of Washington with a Masters in Music where mentors included Marc Seales, Cuong Vu, and Steve Rodby. As an educator and writer he is focused on developing a pedagogy that draws on the unique power of music to catalyze personal growth and social change. His work in this area is influenced by his own personal experience as a musician and organizer, combined with the work and ideas of mentors including MacArthur fellow Martha Gonzalez, Quetzal Flores, and Ed Sarath.
This presentation is supported by Spokane All city Jazz Ensembles, with financial support from Creative West. Select student performers will perform as the opening act before the concert.
JEFF BUSCH - PERCUSSION
Jeff is an exuberant drummer/percussionist, vocalist, and composer whose passion for soulful music of varied traditions has led him to perform with jazz, blues, and gospel groups as well as calypso, samba, and Cuban jazz ensembles. Between 1988-96, Jeff studied fine art and music in Leeds, England. He studied percussion and drum set with Dave Hassel, calypso with steel drum master Dudley Nesbitt, and later Brazilian percussion with Jesse Bannister. In 1997, Jeff spent six months in Brazil and studied with a variety of percussionists. Busch enjoys a cult following and continues to perform with a variety of groups in the Seattle area in addition to Duende Libre, including the Jovino Santos Neto quinteto, Cuban jazz groups Rumba Abierta and Tumbao, the well-known FIRST AME church, and Cuban dance band Mango Son.
FARKO DOSUMOV - BASS
Farko was born and raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Farko and his identical twin Feodor began playing the classical guitar when they were ten years old. After winning the green card lottery in 1999 Farko moved to New York City to pursue a career in music. Farko later attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle and specialized in jazz bass. Since then, he has played with many talented artists and groups throughout the world: Feodor Dosumov, Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder, Carlos Santana, Jonny Lang, Roger Fisher (Heart), Lee Oscar, Joe Doria, Danny Godinez Band, James Howard Band, Randy Oxford Band, Brooke Lizotte, Istvan Rez, Jazzukha, Pura Fe, Tetrabox, Acoustic Fantasy, Marriott Brothers, Flowmotion and others.
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Imagine Jazz 2026-2027 Ticket pricing structure
Advance purchase:
$45 - Advance Purchase ($40 early bird)
$35 -Member reserved seat (current member any level in zeffy)
$25- Student
$10 - student members (student member in zeffy)
$0 - Front row reserved: VIP Season ticket holders: Blackbird or Nightingale level (current year)
Day of (Door) Prices:
$49 - Adult Day of
$35 Member (current year)
$29 - Student Day of
$10 - student members
*Donation, Pay what you can option may be at the door, limited to available seating
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1427 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201-1919, United States
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