NCPA in association with Shisha Café presents The Reclamation Jazz Festival 2014 - a three day jazz festival, starting from 28^th November to the 30^th November at the Tata Theatre, NCPA.

The event brings to NCPA famous jazz artistes such as James Carter (USA), John Do Martino (USA), Yuri Honing (Holland), Doris Lavin (Cuba), Carlos Bica & Azul Feat, Jim Black & Frank Mobus, Helen Sung (USA).

Featuring six internationally acclaimed bands over three days, The Reclamation is a mix of Cuban, European, mainstream, Latin and lots of funk.  

The lineup is as follows:

  Friday, November 28th, 2014 |

1. Doris Lavin Quintet

Performing Artists | Doris Teresa Lavin, Gerardo Palumbo, Bruno Salicone, Livan Pickney Barrera and Pavel Molina Ruiz

2.  Helen Sung Quartet 

Performing Artists | Helen Ruby Sung, John Axson Ellis, Donald Dwight Edwards and Joshua Jackson Ginsburg

Saturday, November 29th, 2014 |  1. Performing Band | Yuri Honing Quartet

Performing Artists | Jurriaan Honing, Wolfert Walraven Frederik Brederode, Joost Lijbaart and Mats Eilertsen

2. di Martino Quartet

Performing Artists | John Di Martino, Vince Cherico, Peter Brainin and Leonard D. Traversa

Sunday November 30th, 2014 | 

1. James Carter Organ Trio 

Performing Artists |James Marcellus Carter, Gerard William Gibbs and Leonard Clyde King Jr.

2. Carlos Bica & Azul

Performing Artists |Carlos Camilo Oliu Gomes Bica, James Lawrence Black and Frank Conrad Möbus

When: November 28th, 29th, 30th 

Where: Tata Theatre, NCPA 

Tickets: Rs. 1,200/1,000/800

Box office opens: Tickets available at NCPA Box office and on www.bookmyshow.com

Artists profile:

JAMES CARTER (USA)

James Carter is a powerhouse musician and one of the most admired saxophonists of his generation, garnering plaudits for his role in helping to propel jazz full tilt into the future over the past twenty-five years. His music is fueled by deep respect and intimate knowledge of the jazz tradition.

JOHN DI MARTINO (USA)

John was a student of Lennie Tristano & Don Sebesky. He has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to China. John di Martino was a long time member of the Ray Barretto’s “New World Spirit” He is a featured pianist and arranger on several recordings including the Grammy nominated, CD “Contact” (Blue Note Records)

YURI HONING (HOLLAND)

Yuri Honing started his own Trio in 1990, with bassist Tony Overwater & drummer Joost Lijbaart. The absence of a chordal instrument in the band gives the threesome great harmonic freedom. Honing had his first major success in 1996 with his album Star Tracks, which comprised recordings of pop songs as an alternative to the American Songbook. The album was a hit in Europe.

DORIS LAVIN (CUBA)

Cuban singer Doris Lavin was hailed by trumpeter Lazaro Herrera as one of the timeless Soneras to sing salsa, putting her in such vaulted company as Celia Cruz & La Lupe. After establishing herself in Cuba, Lavin relocated to Italy in ‘96, which did nothing to lessen her busy touring schedule. She has performed with Gonalo Rubalcaba, Felix Valoy & the Conjunto Folklorico Naciónal De Cuba. A self-titled debut album ft. Alix Perez was released in 2003.

CARLOS BICA & AZUL FEAT. JIM BLACK & FRANK MOBUS

Double bass player and composer, Carlos Bica, is one of the most prolific and innovative sound artists of Portugal. Known for his lyrical tone on the double bass, he has the rare ability to write melodies that essentially are songs without words, haunting and unforgettable. “Both a remarkable composer and musician who knows how to mix his folkloric, lyrical roots with any modern style he encounters”, Among the several musical projects he leads along his trio AZUL with Frank Möbus & Jim Black has become his showcase as a bass player and composer. Carlos Bica has also composed for several theater as well as dance and film productions. He worked for many years with renowned vocalist Maria Joao – a cooperating that established him on the international scene. He has played at the most important festivals in Europe and Asian and has worked with Ray Anderson, Kenny Wheeler, Aki Takase, Lee Konitz, Albert MAngelsdorf, Joey Baron, among others.

HELEN SUNG (USA)

Pianist/composer Helen Sung has spent most of her life in two distinct worlds. A classical student from a young age who transitioned to jazz in her early twenties, she understands the limitless range and potential of the piano in a way that few specialists in either genre can. In addition, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, Sung embodies two diverse cultures and has discovered a musical voice and identity that are true to both – and more importantly, true to herself.