Kinan Azmeh CityBand at The Freight

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704 | Berkeley

The Freight
Publisher/HostThe Freight
Kinan Azmeh CityBand at The Freight
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Hailed as a “virtuoso, intensely soulful" by the New York Times and "spellbinding" by the New Yorker, Syrian-born, Brooklyn-based genre-bending composer and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh has been touring the globe with great acclaim as a soloist, composer and improviser. Formed in 2006 in New York City, the Kinan Azmeh CityBand immediately gained recognition for their virtuosic and high energy performance, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike. With this New York ensemble, Azmeh strives to reach a balance between classical music, jazz, and the music of his homeland, Syria, creating music that is inspired by many traditions without being limited by any of these traditions. Azmeh's expressive clarinet meets Kyle Sanna’s rustic guitar, soaring at times over the dynamic and volatile backdrop of John Hadfield’’s drums and Josh Myers’ double bass. Each band member has come from varied backgrounds to add their personal flair to this ensemble, resulting in a thoroughly exciting and rewarding listening experience.
The Kinan Azmeh CityBand celebrates 18 years of friendship with the release of their album "Live in Berlin" recorded live in 2021 at the Saal Pierre Boulez in Berlin. “…a unique cross-section of Arab-jazz, infused with the raucous energy of downtown avant-garde…exceptionally tight…virtuosic yet well-considered…dynamic and exciting.” - Songlines
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