PUBLISHED: Oct 10, 2009
DESCRIPTION:
Hong Kong International Jazz Festival:
BConnected Live At Civic Square - ELEMENTS
BConnected
Eugene Montenero, Guitar
Marc Olivier Savoy, Drums
Rodrigo Lucio, Bass
Dominique Favre, Keyboard & Samples
Jean-Daniel Ciccone, Percussions
Xavier Nussbaum, Saxophone
Wang Xiaojing, Erhu
In 1994, the guitarist Eugene Montenero launched bconnected with electro sounds, in a subtle blend of energy and expression.
15 years later, the group has come to full maturity. An analysis is revealing: 7 records, tours in Asia (China, Thailand, South Korea) in 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, concerts in various areas of the world, Lausanne to Shanghai; prestigious festivals such as Montreux Jazz Festival, Tabarka Jazz Festival, Willisau Jazz Festival, Dimajazz of Constantine, Shanghai Jazz Week Festival 07, 10th Bangkok Dance & Music Festival 2008.
With energy and talent, the group transforms simple concerts into outstanding experiences buzzing with the vibrancy of unforgettable musical expression. bconnected now working on the new album face to a brand new artistic direction into world music. The greatest erhu player and chinese artist Wang Xiaojing (Andras Vollenweider) will appear as a special guest.