Jazz Fest Wien 2012: Program focus - Legendary Voices
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Charles Bradley & The Extraordinaires | Maalo | DJ Samir

Wuk, Mon 25.06. at 20.00 

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Charles Bradley, a singer steeped in deep soul, was the big discovery at last year’s Jazz Fest. His voice is reminiscent of James Brown and his social criticism can be compared to Curtis Mayfield. He has fascinated both older and younger generations of soul fans. Info & Details

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Eric Burdon & The Animals

Vienna State Opera, Sun 01.07. at 19.30 

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Eric Burdon, the blues-shouter and master balladeer from the British city of Newcastle, made musical history with The Animals. His self-composed hits include “Good Times”, “When I Was Young” and “Winds of Change”. This rock legend was the voice for all kinds outlaws. Info & Details

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Bobby McFerrin solo & special guests

Vienna State Opera, Mon 02.07. at 19.30 

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Bobby McFerrin has long dazzled audiences by using his voice as an instrument and through his extraordinary gifts for improvisation. He emerged from the vocalese school established by Jon Hendricks. In Vienna he’ll be performing with the vocal trio WeBe3 and the Vienna Philharmonic under conductor Tibor Kovac. Info & Details

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Melody Gardot & Band | Gregory Porter & Group

Vienna State Opera, Wed 04.07. at 19.30 

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Melody Gardot has made a name for her gently melting voice and her fragile ballads. Her third Album "The Absence" is showcase of her musical world travels, ranging from fado to desert blues. Gregory Porter is the best new jazz singer in ages, his songs have been described as having introspective sensitivity. Info & Details

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Rufus Wainwright and his Band

Vienna State Opera, Fri 06.07. at 19.30 

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Rufus Wainwright, son of songwriter Loudon Wainwright III and singer Kate McGarrigle, returns to the world of melodic pop after excursions into the world of opera. With his seventh studio album "Out Of The Game" he created - together with producer Mark Ronson - an impressive masterpiece. Info & Details

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Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

City Hall/Arkadenhof, Mon 09.07. at 20.30 

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Soul and funk giant Sharon Jones once worked as a corrections officer at New York City’s notorious Rikers Island jail. She was discovered during a recording for funk legend Lee Fields. Her songs may sound straight from the early 1970s, but the emotion comes from right now. Info & Details

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Program 2012

25.06.26.06.27.0628.0629.06.30.06.01.07.02.07.03.07.04.07.05.07.06.07.07.07.08.07.09.07.

Program focus:
Emerging Talent
Legendary Voices
Around The World
Great Guitars

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