ALL SHOWS ARE 21+
Fri, Jan 24
|Sam First
Jure Pukl's 'Broken Circles’ feat. Melissa Aldana
Two of NYC's most revered young tenor players make their debut at Sam First with a band of former NYC colleagues. Jure Pukl (tenor sax), Melissa Aldana (tenor sax), John Escreet (piano), Dave Robaire (bass), Jonathan Pinson (drums) 8:00 & 9:30 | 21+
Jan 24, 2020, 8:00 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd Suite 180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
The sociopolitical and environmental focus on our world seems to be stronger than ever, predominantly for all the wrong reasons. But consequential calls for action can also summon a positive uprising of both energy and creativity – something particularly evident in the story behind Broken Circles from New York-based saxophonist/composer Jure Pukl, with new music that reflects empathy and respect.
Jure Pukl resolutely recognizes his artistic direction: “The music I’m making is evolving – here, I have taken time to concentrate more on the compositional aspects. I see myself developing not just in jazz terms, but also influenced by my classical training.” Broken Circles clearly mirrors that concept of self-awareness, maturity and confidence.
Jure Pukl was awarded highest national award for contribution to Arts in his homeland Slovenia. He obtained university education abroad and studied classical and jazz saxophone at the University in Vienna as well as at the Haag Conservatory of Music. Pukl then…
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