$15 at the door 7:30pm Show
Global Jazz Collegium is a progressive jazz/fusion quintet founded by Twin Cities–based guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. In addition to their original material, Global Jazz Collegium's repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, Jeff Beck, Hermeto Pascoal, Jan Hammer, and other legends of modern jazz.
The diversity and eclecticism of Pavel Jany's guitar playing and composing have no boundaries, and his long musical journey encompasses many various styles. His classical guitar and compositional backgrounds were enriched by influences from the Eastern European music of his native Czechoslovakia, to the works of jazz fusion guitarists Al Di Meola, Pat Metheny, Ralph Towner, Biréli Lagrène, and many Brazilian guitar masters. His three-year stay in West Africa and his travels to Brazil and other South American countries deepened his interest in Afro-Brazilian and Latin music.
Pavel Jany has founded several international jazz projects on the Twin Cities’ music scene, including the Brazilian jazz ensemble Ticket To Brasil, the instrumental trio Talking Strings, and the modern jazz group Global Jazz Collegium. He is a co-founder of Duo CORDA and he performs and records with other local and international artists.
Band Members:
Pavel Jany - Guitars
John Croarkin - Sax/flute/harmonica
Ted Godbout - Piano/keyboard
Dan Weston - Bass
Josue Alfaro - Drums/percussion
