Two world-class performances in one evening: Lionel Loueke & Joey Alexander!

Lionel Loueke Solo

Lionel Loueke is one of the most singular, compelling and innovative artists’ on the global scene. A figure in Jazz and World Music who embodies the music’s most creative possibilities. Described by Jazz Times as a musician who’s “peers and elders deeply respect his individualism; his rhythmic capabilities and exhaustive harmonic knowledge; his ability to sing in one meter and play in another; the way he transforms the guitar into a virtual Afro-Western orchestra”. He is the ultimate original whohas reached levels of individualism that many artists strive to reach.

Taking Herbie’s most well-known compositions (including Cantaloupe Island, Watermelon Man and Rock It) as well as lesser-known works, Loueke has stamped his own personal sound and mark on this great body of work, all rooted in the openness and richness that Lionel as absorbed whilst being on the road with Herbie.

This album is as much as a dedication as a personal tribute to a musician that has changed the face of this music. It’s a highly compelling and uniquely individual take on this music, some of which have been played by almost every single musician at some point in their career. With an artist like Lionel Loueke, nowhere will you hear versions this compelling and original soaked in the inspiration of the composer. It’s simply breathtaking.

Joey Alexander Trio

Three-time GRAMMY Award-nominated pianist Joey Alexander follows his major-label debut album, WARNA (Verve Records), with three new singles “SALT” (March 19), “Under the Sun” (April 23), and “Summer Rising” (May 28) set for global release on Verve. In just seven years subsequent to the release of five critically-acclaimed studio albums (My Favorite Things, Countdown, Joey.Monk.Live!, Eclipse, WARNA), Alexander leads a career rarely witnessed in the jazz genre. He’s garnered international acclaim from mainstream media, three nominations from The Recording Academy, and high praise from legendary jazz icons while evolving into one of today’s most distinguished composers and bandleaders.

All before his 18th birthday, Alexander has accrued a lifetime of accolades and experiences a jazz pianist could only dream of. For Alexander, though, he’s met each career highlight with great humility and lets his music speak for itself. He’s appeared on primetime TV at the 58th GRAMMY Awards (2016); performed with Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding for the Obamas at the White House (International Jazz Day, 2016); sold-out his debut at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall (2019); sold-out the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center; and was profiled by 60 Minutes. A through-line consistent across his career remains a steadfast dedication to his craft as a melodic composer captivating the hearts of music fans across the globe.

TICKETS: trifo.lu/JazzNight
35 €
21 € reduced price for people aged 27 or younger

Kulturpass accepted | Box office fee: 2.50€ per ticket | 20% discount for groups over 5 persons