Settle into Ott & Hunter’s intimate and comfy cabaret room as KNKX Jazz Northwest host Kareem Kandi brings his World Orchestra back to Whidbey Island. Expect a night of bold arrangements that breathe new life into swing-era favorites, 60’s mainstream gems, and unexpected jazz standards from around the world of jazz. Whether you’re a longtime jazz devotee or simply seeking a fresh and entertaining evening out, this ensemble’s adventurous spirit and cross-cultural flair promise an experience that’s both sophisticated and wildly fun.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, saxophonist Kareem Kandi is a performer, composer, and educator, in high demand for his talents both on and off the stage.
Kareem is a versatile musician with strong roots in the traditions of Jazz, Blues, Classical and Funk, and has been performing on the scene for years, gaining attention from critics and audiences alike. While staying true to musical styles of the past, he also keeps an eye towards the future by composing original music as well as new arrangements of timeless songs from the great American songbook. Kandi’s performance is seamless, natural, artful, classy and inspiring.
Since 1996, Kareem has been performing both as a bandleader and as a sideman to enthusiastic audiences around the world at concert halls, festivals, and clubs. Over the years Kareem has performed, toured and recorded with some of the finest musicians in the music industry including: Pete Christlieb, Patti Labelle, Mark Elf, Ali Jackson, D’vonne Lewis, Bill Watrous, The Seattle Symphony, Mordy Ferber, Julian Priester, The Paperboys, The Northwest Repertory Singers, Thomas Marriot, The Tacoma Symphony, Alex Duncan, Frazey Ford, DJ Hapa, The Polyrhythmics, Bill Ramsay, The Staxx Brothers, Jay Thomas, The Sabella Consort, Greta Matassa, The Temptations, Hadley Caliman, The Four Tops, The Harry James Orchestra, Wayne Bergeron, and many others.
https://www.kkworldorchestra.org/
Tickets are available for purchase online at:
https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music
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