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In the fourth concert on the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival, Bassist Alex Pershounin brings his world-class Pershounin Quartet to St. Petersburg for a unique concert of his original compositions inspired from Latin, Jazz, World and Folk music. Artists on this concert include Alex Pershounin (bass), Ben Grier (saxophones), Edward White (guitar), Tim Murray (drums & percussion). The program includes works like "Tales of the East" transporting the audience into the West African polyrhythmic environment, exploring multiple meters and microtonal melodies inspired by the mugham techniques of the Azerbaijani tradition."Song for Daniel" draws upon the rhythmically driving texture of the Brazilian samba while “Chernie” is inspired by Russian folk music fusing improvisation with progressive tempo acceleration and intensity. The concert features music faculty at the University of Florida.This concert is produced by EMIT & the Museum of American Arts and Crafts Movement. For tickets, see the MAACM event website at https://my.museumaacm.org/2495/2860 .
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 371 3rd Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701, United States,Saint Petersburg, Florida