Latvian Radio big band and American trombonist Marshall Jilks will perform two concerts in Riga circus / Diena

Latvian Radio big band and American trombonist Marshall Jilks will perform two concerts in Riga circus / Diena
Latvian Radio big band and American trombonist Marshall Jilks will perform two concerts in Riga circus / Diena
--

“America’s leading trombonist and musical chameleon who can adapt his sound to any situation,” Marshall Gilks (Marshall Gilkes) say jazz music reviewers, fans and listeners. The concert program will feature songs from such programs as Jilks Life songs, Always forward, Brassology, Köln.

Marshall Gilkes is Grammy award-nominated, American trombonist and composer who has gained recognition as an outstanding and versatile jazz musician. He studied at the Juilliard School of Music with the world’s best music educators, and was also Thelonius Monk finalist of the international competition of jazz musicians. His distinctive sound and innovative approach to the trombone have made him a sought-after performer on both the traditional and contemporary jazz scene. Jilks has performed and collaborated with such musicians as Maria Schneider (Maria Schneider), Edmar Castaneda (Edmar Castañeda), the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Jazz Orchestra and many others, proving his virtuosity and versatility. Currently, Gilks ​​also plays trombone in the core lineup of the world-famous WDR Big Band

Marshall Gilks ​​is a driving force behind the evolution of jazz music, combining his soulful and soulful trombone playing with a commitment to the highest artistic excellence.

Riga Circus is the only permanent circus building in the Baltics and one of the first in Europe. On March 20, 2024, with a wide range of performances and circus shows, zero was opened as the renovated Riga Circus Arena, which, among other things, houses the new concert grand piano, which will be opened and played by Maestro Raimonds Pauls on May 10.

Tickets Ticket paradises at cash desks and online.


The article is in Latvian

Latvia

Tags: Latvian Radio big band American trombonist Marshall Jilks perform concerts Riga circus Diena

-

NEXT The Istanbul Convention has finally gained its strength. How will the fight against violence change in Latvia?