Sunday Jazz Brunch: Amir Amiri & George Crotty

Sunday Jazz Brunch: Amir Amiri & George Crotty

Sun 8/24

11am doors/12pm show

All Ages | $12 adv./$15 day of

Amir Amiri, virtuoso of the santur, is a master of Persian improvisatory traditions, spinning mesmerizing and tantalizing melodies on his 72-string instrument. Canadian cellist George Crotty has forged his own exciting vocabulary, pushing the boundaries of the cello. Explorers and innovators at heart, Amiri & Crotty combine tradition and modernity, santur and cello, uniting diverse traditions and practices. 

Santur player, composer, and cultural inventor Amir Amiri dwells at the centre of a unique musical universe where ancient inspiration, dazzling virtuosity, and bold creativity meet. Surrounding himself with outstanding collaborators from the worlds of jazz, classical and world music, Amiri fearlessly transcends genres and borders, exquisitely transporting his ancient instrument into the musical conversations of our time. Born in Tehran, Iran, Amiri is a master of the santur, a 72-string instrument dating from approximately 500 BCE.

Canadian cellist George Crotty has forged his own exciting vocabulary, pushing the boundaries of the cello. Living at the boundaries of jazz and global music traditions, he has performed as a soloist and bandleader at numerous festivals in North America and Europe. 

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