Jazz Quintet Global Spirit at KLPac

The jazz quintet, Global Spirit, embodies the point at which the music of four continents meets. These different but related styles unify to create a unique blend of American, European, African and Asian expression.

The quintet is led by British saxophonist/composer Greg Lyons whose own background in Europe and America has produced a style derived from a combination of the 1970's jazz-rock scene, contemporary bebop as well as Brazilian and Cuban music.

Add the phenomenal Finnish pianist/composer Jarmo Savolainen, whose dark modal style reflects his embrace of the most contemporary of US styles with a large dose of Scandivanian coolness.

Then consider the inclusion of Malaysian percussionist master Lewis Pragasam, a highly regarded drummer and educator whose style displays the virtuosity and discipline of the Indian classical tradition as well as the freedom of modern jazz.

British trumpeter Damon Brown bag of tricks belies knowledge of diverse styling from reggae to free-jazz. His compositions reflect a mix of hard-bop and modal.

The pulse of the band is with Californian bassist Christy Smith. His incredible diversity as a musician is utilised here within the broad stylistic compass of this ensemble. His solid underpinnings are the perfect foil for the fervent polyrhythms of Pragasam and the two provide an intense and inspiring platforms for others.

Greg's CD 'Island to Island' (featuring amongst others Greg, Lewis and Chirsty) was recently selected as the ALBUM OF THE WEEK on radioJAZZ, the top internet jazz radio station in the world based in North Carolina, USA.

The quintet will also be running a master class on the 18th March @ 3pm. Admission is at RM25. To register, email overtone@streamyx.com !

For tickets, call KLPac 03-4047 9000 or TAS@BSC 03-2094 9400. Or visit www.klpac.com