ADAM BEN EZRA ft. MICHAEL OLIVERA *live

In the organizer's words:

Adam Ben Ezra, double bass phenomenon, multi-instrumentalist and self-taught musician from Israel, counts Bach, Sting, Debussy, Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez and Bobby McFerrin among his influences and draws on a musical palette that ranges from jazz, funk, Latin and Arabic music to flamenco. For his new album and accompanying tour, he has teamed up with drummer Michael Olivera and we can expect nothing less than a dialog between double bass and drums that redefines the relationship between the two instruments.

The term "multi-instrumentalist" is often overused, but in the case of Adam Ben Ezra, it couldn't be more apt: Adam started playing the violin at the age of five, adding the guitar at nine. This was followed by piano, clarinet, oud, flute and he also added beatboxing to his musical arsenal, all self-taught. It wasn't until he was 16 that he discovered the double bass for himself and has since fundamentally expanded the language of this instrument. He has shared stages with the likes of Snarky Puppy, Pat Metheny, Victor Wooten and Richard Bona - to name but a few - and has played hundreds of shows worldwide. Jazz FM described his performances as "dazzling virtuosity and breathtaking athleticism".

Michael Olivera is one of the most important drummers on the contemporary music scene. Born in Cuba, he studied at the Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana. He moved to Madrid at the age of 26 and has been a sought-after member of the jazz scene ever since. Olivera surprises with his virtuosity with patches and drumsticks as well as his ability to read music and compose personal jazz that draws on traditions such as the Yoruba songbook. His debut album "Ashé" was released in 2016. Most recently, he toured with his ensemble "The Cuban Jazz Syndicate", which brings together the best Cuban musicians living in Spain and thrilled audiences with a sea of infectious melodies and rhythms.

Michael Olivera has contributed to more than 50 albums as a drummer, composer and arranger and is active in hundreds of projects, with appearances at festivals such as the Montroux Jazz Festival, the Montreal Jazz Fest, Blue Note NY, Tokyo Blue Note and the Jakarta Jazz Festival. He has played with the likes of Quincy Jones, Alfredo Rodriguez, Paquito de Rivera, Jorge Pardo and Pepe Rive.

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