*Past Concert Schedule*
Djembes N Jazz
AVANT GARDEN: an AFRICAN-AMERICAN SLAVE
GARDEN
June 10, 2006
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
- Performed rendition of Bobby Mcferrin Circlesong 5
- Presented spoken word embracing theme of event.
- .Provided West African Rhythms for entirety of event.
Past Concerts
Pan African Book fest
Broward County Florida
April 22 2006
- Performed a song originally done by critically
acclaimed jazz artist Bobbie McFerrin titled Freedom
is a Voice , with Will on vocals and Asha providing
the dance interpretation.
- Spoken Word Artist Brian Pratt presented three
original pieces including a voice accompaniment
- Performed traditional West African rhythm Manjani,
accompanied by Professor Slap.
CalleOcho Festival
Miami Fl
March 12 2006
- Performed classical jazz piece "Night in Tunisia" with
Nasha providing the dance interpretation
- Accompanied by Matthew and Professor Slap the
group perform a West African rhythm, Dun Dun Ba
and a original rhythm.
Miami -Dade College Wolfson Campus
Miami Fl
March 1, 2006
- Performed jazz classic "Night In Tunisia with Nasha
doing the dance interpretation and Will providing
vocals.
- Spoken Word Artist Paisley presented three original
poems to an enthusiastic audience.
- Percussionist presentation included a classic six
eight rhythm(a standard in many of today's jazz
instrumentals).
Jazz in the Park
Miami Lakes Fl
Feb 24, 2006
- Performed Lou Rawls rendition of The Girl from
Ipanema
- Performed jazz classic "Night in Tunisia with dance
interpretation by Dennis
- Ended performance with a rendition of Gil Scott
Heron song "It must be something"
The Healing Passage(Black History Month)
Miami Fl
Feb 9,2006
- Performed background percussions and vocals with
Spoken Word Artist Brian Pratt
- Performed a selection from critically acclaimed jazz
vocalist Bobbie McFerrin CD Circlesongs(Circlesong
8)
Arts in the Park Touring Series
Miami Dade Florida
July 18 - August 1, 2006
- Performed classic jazz piece West Coast Blues
rewritten to stress the importance of reading and
literacy
- Entertained child audience with interactive African
percussion covering ABC's and counting.
- Provided musical support for storytellers, poets and
singers.
Art & Jazz
August 17, 2006
Featuring the Djembesnjazz Quartet
Delray Beach Florida
- Performed Rhythm and Blues and Jazz classics such
as Spain, Superwoman, This Masquerade and
others.