Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
City Hall/Arkadenhof 20.30
Seun Kuti is the son of the legendary Fela Kuti and plays with his father’s last band, Egypt 80. A hot brass section, sensitive singers, funky guitarists and wild percussionists take listeners straight into the heart of Africa. Seun himself plays a flamboyant alto saxophone and has an incredibly soulful voice.
Jazzhotel Nu-Soul Jazz
Reigen 20.30
Two exponents of local music scene with an innovative, modern project: Producer Mike Ottis provides the right sound atmosphere for the extraordinary voice of Melinda Stoika. A completely new music emerges based on old jazz samples together with the latest electronic sounds.
Maria Ivanova & The Fairytellers
Summerstage - admission free! 20.00
The 31-year-old Viennese of her own choice Maria Ivanova is well known for her powerful and gentle voice. She calls her songwriting Fairytelling: She enchants everyday life with touching melodies and vibrant grooves between agile melancholy and quiet happiness.
Pee Wee Ellis & Fritz Pauer Trio
Jazzland 21.00
Alfred Pee Wee Ellis is a master in the genres funk, jazz and R & B. In the Sixties he directed the James Brown band, later on he managed great musicians like George Benson and Esther Phillips. For many years he played with Van Morrison and Leon Thomas. In Vienna he will perform with the Fritz Pauer Trio.
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