About this Event
Personnel:
Mahya Hamedi: Piano, voice
Queralt Giralt: Cello, voice
Mahya Hamedi and Queralt Giralt blend Iranian roots, jazz, rock, and classical textures in a genre-defying piano-cello duo.
Mahya Hamedi is a vocalist, pianist, improviser, composer, and arranger based in New York City. Her genre-defying music bridges her Iranian roots with contemporary jazz, alternative rock, and classical soundscapes.
She began her career composing for theater, debuting at age 16 in Greece’s Olympia in Dion. At age 18 she conducted and performed her large-scale composition for Après Cela at Tehran’s Molavi Theater Hall.
Mahya’s authentic and versatile voice has taken her to prestigious venues and festivals across the United States, where she has performed her original music and shared the stage with artists such as Joel Ross, Alkinoos Ioannidis, Faraualla, Golnar Shahyar, Mahan Mirarab, and King Raam.
Queralt Giralt Soler is a cellist, singer, composer, and music educator. Her artistic journey began at ESMUC and Berklee College of Music. Since then, she’s performed both nationally and internationally,
Based between the U.S. and Catalunya, she performs regularly across both continents. She has collaborated with a wide range of celebrated artists, including Kenny Barron, Jacques Morelenbaum, Joe Lovano, Darol Anger, and the Latin Grammy-winning group Las Migas. Her performances have been heard in venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Detroit Jazz Festival, and numerous other stages and festivals throughout Europe and the U.S.
NOTE:
Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person, since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish.
Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States
USD 12.51
