Young Jazz in Cuba to see the year out

The 13th edition of the event, from tomorrow until November 28, will see what they can do on stage the exponents of the new generation of jazz musicians in Cuba November 24, 2010 by Michel Hernandez * (PL) The last part of the year brings one of the larger proposals for the burgeoning jazz movement in Cuba, the contest Jojazz 2010 that will highlight the legacy of the remarkable bassist Orlando Cachaíto Lopez (1933 - 2009) The 13th edition of the event, from tomorrow (November 25) until November 28, will see what they can do on stage the exponents of the new generation of jazz musicians on the island. The opening will take place at Havana's Mella Theatre, main venue of the event, which will bring together young musicians and renowned figures of Cuban music to offer, jazz by a tour of key stages of the artistic life of Cachaíto, who was one of the leading figures of the all-star is Buena Vista Social Club. Participate in the inaugural lineup also the Italian saxophonist Stefano Di Battista and his group, composed by pianist Roberto Tarenzi, Francesco Puglisi bassist, and drummer Roberto Pistolesi. Di Battista is in Cuba on the occasion of the Italian Culture Week, a meeting that began last Thursday with the opening of the exhibitions Wallpapers and Connection, of artists Paolo Bini and Catherine Bioccade On this occasion, the Jojazz home to 23 new musicians from different provinces of the island, who will show their credentials in understanding and harmony workshops, downloads on the capital's flagship club La Zorra y el Cuervo, and competitions for composition and performance. The juries of both competitions will be chaired respectively by the pianist Alexis Bosch, and saxophonist Orlando Sanchez (Cubajazz). The lineup tomorrow will star Joaquin Betancourt's teacher and his Jazz Band, with a major concert to be increased several generations as trumpeters José Miguel Crego (El Greco) and Yasek Manzano. Manzano Betancourt and recently shared the stage with renowned American trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra (JLCO) during the historic visit to Cuba last October. The contest will end on 28 with a presentation of Alexis Bosch, Orlando Sanchez and the award winners Jojazz Founded in 1998, this meeting has among its merits have made known to several young musicians who today are recognized in contemporary Cuban music, including Yasek Manzano, Harold López Nussa, Alejandro Vargas, Dayramir Michel Gonzalez and Herrera. ag / mih * Collaborating Prensa Latina Last Updated (Wednesday, November 24, 2010)