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Michel Nirenberg Brazilian Jazz Quartet at Twins Jazz
Courtesy of Michel Nirenberg | Posted on March 25, 2016
Where
Twins Jazz
1344 U Street, Nw
Washington, DC
Map
(202) 234-0072
When
Sat, April 2, 2016
9:00 pm
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News flash: Young saxophone master and composer Michel Nirenberg has just been nominated for two WAMMIE AWARDS. His 2015 album "Retrato/Portrait" is up for Best Debut Recording and Best Jazz Recording. Nirenberg returns to Twins with equally accomplished and charismatic musicians. They'll play the vibrant melodies and rhythms of his homeland, giving listeners a brand new experience of Brazilian jazz.
In reviewing the CD Dan Bilawski of All About Jazz writes, “In terms of style, substance, and execution, Nirenberg ranks high. This is some brilliant Brazilian jazz." Raul da Gama of the Latin Jazz Network, says, “Here is a player who uses virtuosity not for self-aggrandizement but to glorify the music.” Released last June, the album soared on the American CMJ radio charts peaking at No. 6. ...