Regarded as one the most influential drummers in contemporary music, Gadd can play anything, easily bridging different musical styles. His feel, technique, and musicality on such tunes as Paul Simon’s “Fifty Ways”, Steely Dan’s “Aja”, and Chick Corea’s “Nite Sprite”. Today, Gadd is as busy as ever, balancing frequent recording dates with a hectic touring schedule that includes high profile artists such as Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Kate Bush, and Paul Simon. He also has been equally passionate about producing some personal projects on which he also plays drums: The Gaddabouts (w/Edie Brickell, Andy Fairweather Low, & Pino Palladino), Steve Gadd & Friends and Steve Gadd Band. Steve Gadd Band includes Grammy nominated pianist Larry Goldings, Michael Landau/guitar, Travis Carlton/bass, Walt Fowler/trumpet and flugelhorn.
Billy Cobham’ Spectrum 50 project at Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
This architect of rhythm is considered one of the world’s finest drummers. A leader in jazz rock and fusion, and now reconverted to acoustic jazz, we are talking about Billy Cobham, of course! In 1973, the musician left the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra to release his first solo album, Spectrum. Although he had a clear idea of what he wanted to do, he never imagined that he’d be giving shape to one of jazz rock’s landmark recordings, and celebrating it on tour 40 years later…A collaborator of Miles Davis, George Benson and Quincy Jones, he also signed numerous albums as a leader, notably with his group Spectrum Band in the early 70s. A master in the art of polyrhythm and the key drum of jazz rock, Billy Cobham has illuminated with his science hundreds of sessions that, from Miles Davis to the Mahavishnu Orchestra via Dreams with the Brecker brothers, cover a staggeringly wide spectrum. In 2009, the artist released Drum ‘n’ Voice 3, a return to the jazz-funk sound of the 1970s, with guests such as Brian Auger, George Duke and Gino Vannelli.Cobham plays his drums using the open-hand technique, which allows the musician to play without crossing his right hand over the snare drum. His concert at the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival is certainly be one to watch.
Gaby Moreno – Live at the Troubadour
Get ready for a legendary concert: Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno performs at the legendary Troubadour club in Los Angeles. The song collection celebrates the migration of song across the Americas: various Latin American music genres blend with a wide spectrum of American music including R&B, soul, pop, rock, country and more. Many of Moreno’s songs in both English and Spanish explore themes of hope, love, nostalgia and desolation. Armed with a warm, soulful sound, Gaby Moreno continues to create music that offers an intoxicating invitation into her musical world for English and Spanish speakers alike.
Dana plays Baloise Session
A young dynamic pop lady from Biel, Dana sings her diary – and touches deep in the heart. The Swiss singer/songwriter creates music that helps people understand what it means to be vulnerable. Songs from her two EPs (2016 & 2019) were played extensively on the radio. This paved the way for over 200 shows of European touring with her tight-knit band. In 2020, DANA began recording her first full-length album; she has been collaborating weekly with songwriters from New York to Berlin. The first singles sparked interest around the world and were picked up by Rolling Stone India, drawing in a wide global audience, and creating a buzz for the album release on 16th September 2022.
Chief Adjuah in Ljubljana
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah born Christian Scott is a scion of New Orleans’ royalty of art and culture, the Harrisons, and the grandson of legendary Big Chief, Donald Harrison Sr. The trumpet – a proclamatory instrument, seems to have been a logical choice for young Christian, and the elders used to say he’s got “the sound that could call the children home”. His music is communicating. A true “call and response”, a tribute to the rich cultural and activist legacy of his ancestors. In further respect to his true identity, in 2023 he officially changed his name to Chief Xian aTunda Adjuah. Surprisingly, he has been to Ljubljana only once, in 2009, with Marcus Miller’s band, where he played a key role in the Tutu Revisited tribute concert to Miles Davis’ album. This time he comes with his quintet and his latest album Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning.
Bastille Live at Eden Session
The London indie superstars released their second studio album Wild World in September 2016 to critical acclaim and a number one spot in the UK album charts. The record included the singles Good Grief, Send Them Off! and Blame. Wild World followed Bastille’s acclaimed 2013 debut Bad Blood, which also hit the top of the UK charts and was certified double platinum. The Eden Sessions are a series of live music festivals held in the summer in the spectacular setting of the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK. The beautiful site with its natural acoustics draws world-class artists to give amazing performances that many regard as among their best.
Van Morrison Live at Eden Session
The Belfast-born legend Van Morrison is one of the most revered and decorated musicians of recent times. He was knighted last year, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has won six Grammys, a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution and the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement.He released his 36th studio album Keep Me Singing in September last year to critical acclaim and a top-ten berth in both the UK and US album charts. The Eden Sessions are a series of live music festivals held in the summer in the spectacular setting of the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK. The beautiful site with its natural acoustics draws world-class artists to give amazing performances that many regard as among their best.
Madness Live at Eden Session
Madness are one of the most successful British pop groups of all time. They have had 15 singles in the UK top ten, including One Step Beyond, My Girl, and Baggy Trousers, and one UK number one single, House of Fun. Their eleventh studio album Can’t Touch Us Now was released last autumn to critical acclaim. Hailing from Kentish Town in London, they became a hit band of the late 1970s and early 1980s 2-Tone ska revival. They continue to perform with their most recognised line-up of seven members, fronted by Graham “Suggs” McPherson. The Eden Sessions are a series of live music festivals held in the summer in the spectacular setting of the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK. The beautiful site with its natural acoustics draws world-class artists to give amazing performances that many regard as among their best.
A Reggae Session
Gathered together for one night in a lifetime, the legendary names of Reggae music and more met at Fort Charles, Jamaica, in a musical event that would reverberate around the world. For one night, the stars, spanning two generations, took the stage in a performance that would make Reggae history. On Stage: Jimmy Cliff, Toots Hibbert, Chrissie Hynde, Grace Jones, The I Three, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, The Neville Brothers, Carlos Santana, Sly & Robbie, and Bunny Wailer. Featuring: Coati Mundi, Tyrone Downie, and Stephen “Cat” Coore. Introduced by Neville Garrick. The Bands: 809 Band, Solomonic All Stars, Dallol and Oneness.
WOA 22: Stratovarius
The Finnish band Stratovarius is considered one of the most influential group of the power metal genre. With 16 studio albums since its foundation in 1984, the band combines baroque elements of classical music with the modern, rocking electric guitars of the modern age.