Next Stage Arts presents Ize Trio, performing music from their debut album, The Global Suites on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 pm at Next Stage. Members of the Trio will present a free workshop focused on Middle Eastern percussion and rhythmic cycles on Friday afternoon, from 3:00 to 4:30pm.
“Global sounds from Palestine, Cyprus, and the US, this trio has been here in various iterations – every single time commanding an all-star performance and inspiring our community to ask us to book them again,” says Keith Marks, Executive Director of Next Stage Arts. “The trio is composed of three music professors who prioritize a global sound, mixing their jazz education with their cultural origins. This is the high water mark of performances, and we’re overjoyed to have them come to southern Vermont.”
Workshop Name:
Middle Eastern Percussion and Contemporary Improvisation Clinic
Description:
George Lernis, Chase Morrin, and Naseem Alatrash present a workshop focused on Middle Eastern percussion and rhythmic cycles. In their group, Ize Trio, they explore the connection between these traditions and contemporary jazz and improvisation. Join them for a very unique clinic about multicultural music and finding your voice. This workshop is made possible by Next Stage Arts and Cooperman Frame Drum Company.
Concert Name:
Ize Trio: The Global Suites CD Release
Description:
Californian Pianist Chase Morrin, Cypriot Percussionist George Lernis, and Palestinian Cellist Naseem Alatrash (Ize Trio), will present music from their remarkable debut album. Dee Dee McNeil S describes Ize Trio as “An inspired, unique trio.… The sound textures, multi-cultures, and revolutionary spirit of this project makes each movement a new adventure. The thought of finding such beauty and innovation, using a trio of piano, percussion and cello, is quite unique and surprising.”
Bio:
Ize Trio is a multicultural music ensemble focused on combining the American art form of Jazz with Middle Eastern traditions. We collaborate and perform in order to create a more inclusive vision for musical communities and to raise awareness for immigrant rights. Through our different backgrounds and cultural traditions, we write original music and tell musical stories that are important in opening positive dialogue about the relationship between the US and the Middle East. We seek to inspire musicians to add their cultural roots to the Jazz tradition and display how music can be a bridge to understanding and connection.
Next Stage is located at 15 Kimball Hill in downtown Putney, VT. Concert tickets are $20 Advance / $25 At the Door / $10 Livestream. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is recommended. For information, call 802-387-0102. Advance tickets are available at nextstagearts.org. Next Stage will provide a beer, wine, and cocktail cash bar at the evening concert.
