Blind Melody Jazz Concert // GreenHouse Berlin 8th floor Gallery // 25-2-16 // produced by Zalk Productions
The evening began with a quirky set by Andrea Rainbow Flow and Ralf Peter. Andrea’s unique vocals and keyboard skills; and Ralf’s eclectic rhythm on the drums joined beautifully for a range of 20th century soul and jazz covers. They started slow with some stripped back covers, then after the audience applauded for more, they moved through a crescendo of groovy and energetic improvisation. They were joined for part of their performance by Yuryi Zhvanetskyy on the bass. Andrea was dressed in his typical outlandish costume, with flowing colourful fabrics and his face painted with extra eyes and shamanic patterns.
Into Interlude was up next, a youthful jazz trio fronted by Kuba Więcek on the alto-saxophone, Grzegorz Tarwid on the keyboard and Albert Karch playing drums. They astounded the audience with their high energy, sometimes-fast/sometimes-slow style. With such talented band members it is no surprise that their combination creates a sound that is both new and old. The audience would agree with what internationally renowned contemporary jazz composer Steve Lehman said about them: "Into Interlude is one of the most promising young groups that I've heard in recent memory."
The Schusters was the last scheduled music session, the talented and experienced Latino jazz band created a powerful groove that had the audience up and dancing to the funky jazz melody. Steve Schofield on the flute and wind instruments created a sound that thrilled the audience, Marcelo Vaz on the drums gave a powerful Latino jazz rhythm that made the audience move their feet to the beat of his outstanding skills on the drums. Jan Schuster on the piano played from his soul, giving this Latin jazz session real body. All of this combined fantastically together with Kaio Moraes and his violin skills.
After their concert the evening continued into the night with an open jam session that was joined by musicians based in the Greenhouse, Berlin and Dresden.
We would like to thank to several people for making this great night what it was: Firstly, our hosts Greenhouse Berlin for such a great Space in the 8th floor Gallery. Louie Neale for the wonderful set decorations and graphic design
Adenan Ahmad for the sound design and lighting. Thank you also for your concling, from here we wish you good luck with the next Mirror Mirror Festival on the 30.03.16 (check it out!)
Rasmuss the best bartender that made everyone smile and let us all relax.
Alexandra Macia and Uwe Ahava Photography – For the amazing photos and videos (see their other work!)
The Musicians:
Andrea Rainbow Flow, Ralf Peter and Yuryi Zhvanetskyy for a great opening performance
Into Interlude (Kuba Więce, Grzegorz Tarwid and Albert Karch) for a wonderful and unforgettable concert
The Schusters - Steve Schofield, Marcelo Vaz Jan Schuster and Kaio Moraes for a great grand finale
We would like to thank many more people such as Andy, Damian, Tsin, Ronen, Valarie, Steve P, Pavel the Tiger, Lisa, Sofi, Jackie Dali, Noa Paquito and more.
Last but not least, we want to thank you, the best audience we could have asked for. You made this evening unforgettable, so please follow us on Facebook page Zalk Productions and our Website to so you can be up to date with our future events.
Published by Zalk Productions
Photos by Alexandra Macia
