“A celebration of jazz as a unifying force, bridging musical traditions from around the world”. This year\u2019s Jazz Night programme looks a particularly exciting one, and a fitting match for International Jazz day. The artists:<\/p>\n
Esperanza Spalding<\/strong> (USA) \u2013 Berklee alumna and multi-Grammy-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer known for her genre-defying approach to jazz, blending elements of R&B, classical, and experimental sounds<\/p>\n H\u00fcsn\u00fc \u015eenlendirici<\/strong> (Turkey) \u2013 Virtuoso Turkish clarinetist who merges Anatolian folk, Turkish classical music, and jazz<\/p>\n Charbel Rouhana<\/strong> (Lebanon) \u2013 One of Lebanon\u2019s most outstanding oud players. His compositions have redefined the instrument, turning it into a versatile, modern voice that seamlessly connects with different cultures and musical styles while staying rooted in the Oriental-Arabic tradition<\/p>\n Mayssa Karaa<\/strong> (Lebanon-USA) \u2013 Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the inaugural Artistic Director of Berklee Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n HeJAZZ Ensemble<\/strong> (Abu Dhabi) \u2013 A dynamic big band founded by Berklee Abu Dhabi faculty Yarub Smarait and Samvel Gasparyan to that fuse Arabic traditions with the energy of jazz.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"