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Jacky Terrasson Quartet at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Courtesy of Bennett Jackson | Posted on August 21, 2015
Where
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Map
831-427-2227
When
Mon, September 14, 2015
7:00 pm
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Musicians
About
For more than two decades Jacky Terrasson’s exhilarating keyboard style has reinvigorated the piano trio format, mixing everything from post-bop to hip-hop in surprising ways. After winning the Thelonious Monk Award in 1993, it was clear Terrasson was a performer to watch. His original compositions are compelling and thoughtful, bringing an inventive, energetic perspective to cherished jazz standards. As a performer, he takes daredevil chances with the music, inserting lightning-quick tempo changes and re-harmonizations always landing on his feet. Cassandra Wilson, Michael Brecker, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Ry Cooder are just a few of the many creative artists he has collaborated with in performance and on recordings over the years...