This past weekend afternoon brought forth an onslaught of jazz performed by the top international musicians. On Saturday afternoon, we breezed through the botanical gardens and gates of Parc Floral de Paris and sat in an open pavilion. The first ensemble to perform was the “Jus De Bocse Quartet” who implemented intermittent screeches and bellows into their jazz rock/fusion motif. The “Vienna Art Orchestra” took the stage next and made the audience swing to their rhythm with upbeat music and syncopation. It was evident in their encores that both performances had their share of intricate solos and unique jazz styles. 🎷
Eric (Loyola Marymount University) accompanied our group on Sunday as we listened to two new recitals. “Radio String Quartet” played in the first half of the show. It was my favorite band that played the entire weekend because of their diverse array of jazz selections, ranging from classical elements to fiery tango to romantic ballads. The final group to perform for the weekend was “Diagonal.” Other than a gasping pause in the middle of one of their pieces, much of their music sounded repetitive after a while; partly to blame was the out-of-place accordion player who overshadowed other instrumental players. Excellent weather aside, everyone in our class seemed to enjoy our first taste of the festival. 🎻
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