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Voyages music series presents Gypsy jazz quartet in January
Take a musical voyage at the Lincoln City Cultural Center with a series of four concerts that highlight global music.
The “Voyages: Adventures in Music” series begins on Thursday, Jan. 23, with Gypsy jazz and swing group Christine Tassan et les Imposteures.
Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the Gypsy jazz wave that swept across Québec, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures have made a name for themselves on the music scene.
Guitarist Tassan is a Gypsy jazz soloist and bandleader known for her brio, aplomb and contagious dynamism. A singer, composer, author, director and composer, she takes part in numerous musical projects in Quebec and on the international scene, both as a leader and as a guest musician.
In 2003, she founded the Imposteures ensemble, that has recorded seven albums and performed in more than 600 festivals and venues in Quebec, Canada, Europe, the United States and China. From the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Django Reinhardt Festival in Samois-sur-Seine in France to the Liberchies Django Festival in Belgium and the American North-West Django Fest, they have cultivated an adoring and loyal fan base.
Alongside Tassan is Martine Gaumond on violin and vocals; David Meunier-Roy on double bass and vocals; and Jeff Moseley on rhythm guitar and vocals. Playing standards and original compositions, the Imposteures create musical arrangements that innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished musicians.
All seats in the series are cabaret-style, and as entry is limited to 100, early ticket purchase is recommended.
Band members often gather for merchandise and autographs not far from the counter where center volunteers sell Northwest beers and wines, along with sodas and freshly baked cookies. During intermission, patrons are welcome to wander the outdoor plaza’s new public art installations or the rotating exhibits in the center’s indoor art galleries.
The Jan. 23 show begins at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. Reserved seats are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $15 for kids.
The For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
The “Voyages: Adventures in Music” series
Windborne
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 pm
NPR calls this quartet “the best musical discovery of the year" and "stunningly powerful." Windborne's captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. The group are known for the innovation of their arrangements and their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.
Gamelan Sari Pandhawa
Sunday, March 16, 2 pm
Gamelan Sari Pandhawa, a non-profit cultural organization based in Oregon, perform on bronze and wood instruments elegantly handcrafted and painted by master instrument makers in central Java. This group has been dedicated to the celebration of Javanese arts, music, dance and shadow puppetry since 1995.
Barbra Lica
Friday, April 25, 7 pm
JUNO-nominated artist Barbra Lica is a fast-rising Canadian vocalist and songwriter and has been receiving accolades for a unique approach that stresses subtlety, grace and storytelling. Based in Toronto, Lica captivates audiences all over North America with her genuine warmth and confident stage presence.