‘Oganga!’ – a tribute penned by Dr. Farokh E. Udwadia on the life of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a medical missionary and musicologist, is brought to life on stage by Jim Sarbh, and directed by Dr. Sooni Taraporevala, aptly interspersed with Bach’s works, as he narrates the journey of a man who forsook a comfortable life to […]
‘OGANGA’ – A Tribute to the Life of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, traces the journey of a medical missionary, who forsook a comfortable life and lived in the jungles of Equatorial Africa, offering a lifetime of service to the poorest and most wretched of his fellow human beings. A great humanist, he was also a musician, a […]
Groove the funky way with Samantha Noella, Rahul Wadhwani, Adil Manuel, Adrian D’souza and Vivian D’souza as they present Funktronica, covering Jamiroquai, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Scary Pockets and more, on 23rd April, at the Experimental Theatre at 6:30pm. It’s not everybody’s business to do business. When a simple Goan inherits his Punjabi father-in-law’s […]
After having played as a sideman along different national and international jazz formations, alto saxophonist Klaus Graf founded his own Quartet in 2001. A large part of the music consists of Graf’s compositions written for serving the quartet’s concept: jazz with a soul character, melody-based and groove-driven music for the body and mind. The musicians […]
NCPA brings you the talented musicians of the Klaus Graf Quartet – Klaus Graf on Alto Saxophone; Olaf Polziehn on Piano; Axel Kühn on Double Bass; and Meinhard Obi Jenne on Drums – internationally recognized jazz soloists who have worked together with iconic jazz legends such as Al Jarreau, Patti Austen, Scott Hamilton, Chaka Khan, […]
Having enthralled audiences in the International Jazz Festival’18, NCPA brings back virtuoso of Jazz Samba, Jim Porto, considered one of the greatest exponents of Brazilian and Bossa Jazz music. The Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer will be accompanied by his quintet to celebrate Brazil’s exotic melodies and rhythms. Jim has shared the stage with world-renowned Latin Jazz […]
Sandoval was awarded the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) Foundation Awards for Music Education for the most extensive educational program in the entire music industry. His master classes are tailored to the audiences needs touching on the enthusiasm, passion and discipline needed as a musician and creative person. He interacts directly with […]
October 11, 2019 marks Day 1 of the International Jazz Festival 2019 presented by NCPA. Dal Segño Trio Featuring LaToya Smith (6:30 pm): 20-year career, New York City native and band leader, Darrell Smith has played drums with globally renowned musicians. Mentorship from acclaimed musicians like Kenny Washington, Ali Jackson, Dafnis Prieto, Bernard Purdie, and […]
NCPA rings in its much in demand International Jazz Festival 2019 from the 11th to 13th of October this year. Having shared the itinerary for Day 1 and Day 2 earlier, Day 3 of the International Jazz Fest, dated 13th October, will comprise, for the first act Yuval Cohen Sextet (5:00 pm) which comprises Bandleader, Yuval Cohen, […]
Jazz enthusiasts have great reason to rejoice as the NCPA rings in its much in demand International Jazz Festival 2019 from the 11th to 13th of October this year. Having shared the itinerary for Day 1 earlier, Day 2 of the International Jazz Fest, dated 12th October, will comprise, for the first act (at 6:30 pm) Mandy […]
You can expect stellar musicians and the highest standard of jazz heard in the city that craves for more, at NCPA’s 2019 edition of the International Jazz Festival! NCPA brings together the world’s most applauded jazz musicians to present you three days of excellent jazz music. The highlight of the festival will be the finale, […]