Conceived and created by Grammy-nominated “ebullient clarinet wizard” (Time Out NY) David Krakauer and multi-instrumentalist/producer Kathleen Tagg, this project showcases a multi-generational/high-octane group of collaborators from very different backgrounds, hailing from the USA, Canada, Iran and South Africa. Together they embrace the diversity of today’s America through their unique take on a multitude of traditional roots musics, bringing their enormous musical and cultural diversity to the project and collaborating to create powerful original material. Old forms are celebrated both by bringing them into a 21st century sound-world and expanding the context to make room for new stories. France’s Le Monde says: “a breath of fresh air, an incentive to dance…In the face of the overwhelming negativity and alarming rise of hatred and intolerance in today's world, let's breathe and dance together…More than a suggestion, an injunction”.
Album!: https://davidkrakauer.bandcamp.com/album/mazel-tov-cocktail-party
David Krakauer: clarinet
Kathleen Tagg: keyboards, cello
Sarah MK: voice, rap
Brad Shepik: guitar
Jerome Harris: bass guitar
John Hadfield: drums
Martin Shamoonpour: percussion
...part of the Millau Jazz Festival, July 15-19...
Saturday, July 19, 10:30 PM (at 7:00 PM: Mars Avril; at 9:00 PM: Monsieur MÂLÂ);
Plein Tarif (Préventes): 26,80 €; Tarif Réduit (Préventes): 18,80 €; 2-day and 3-day passes available.
Jardins du Château de Sambucy
22 Boulevard de l'Ayrolle
12100 Millau, France
Info: https://millaujazz.fr/millau-jazz-festival-programme-festival/david-krakauer-samedi-19-juillet-2025/