SOFIA JAZZ PEAK’2008


BuJazzO

Young German Technique Opened Sofia Jazz Peak’2008

The young musicians impressed with their strict (German-like) discipline on the stage; they played the intricate compositions with ease, worth the envy of everyone. The young orchestra members played as a well-greased music machine with a brilliantly spoiled balance. The playing of a wrong note, and a wild improvisation as well, were as if implicitly excluded.

Slovesa.net

Young Talents Opened The Spring Sofia Jazz Peak Festival

Their playing conformed to their German precision. However, it did not lack the energy inherent in this kind of music and was supplemented by the enthusiasm of the young musicians. Almost all the members of the band and the vocal group had a solo part that demonstrated their high professionalism.

News.bg

A jazzy arrangement of a Bulgarian folk dance had a fantastic success at the concert of the German band BuJazzO. The lively rendition of “Bulgaria” was given by 20 of the most talented virtuoso Germany musicians.

Trud national daily

The audience greeted each composition with rapturous applause. The concert ended with a 12-minute version of “Bulgaria” that skillfully combined Bulgarian folklore music motifs with the classic big band sound.

Avotra.com


PREVIOUS SOFIA JAZZ PEAK CONCERTS


AL JARREAU & GEORGE BENSON


„Al Jarreau & George Benson: Inspiration Like None Before”

For two hours and a half the two musicians were giving their best to the audience at the National Palace of Culture. When we talk of such greats as Al Jarreau and George Benson, the words are either insufficient or tag. How do you call them: “geniuses,” “titans,” “legends”? The best description of them I heard before their concert at Hall 1 of the NPC was “teachers.” That’s it. Their concert, closing the summer live music season in Sofia, was a lesson in inspiration and professionalism.

Sega national daily

„Life Is Beautiful with Jarreau and Benson”

The lives of 4000 Bulgarians turned better after the Al Jarreau and George Benson concert at Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture. The sound was so beautiful and raving that the crowd forgot what part of the world they were at. Benson wasted no time talking. He only said that he was sorry for making us wait for so long. The reason, he said, was that until now he had not been contacted by a reliable local promoter. The grand concert was organized by Jazz FM radio.

Trud national daily

Two days after the furore in Budapest and only a week after the brilliant performance in Montreux, the two living jazz legends and trend-setters of the classy fusion crossover Al Jarreau and George Benson presented a classic demonstration of music skill and professionalism, and made a dream come true. The dream of a true jazz night. There was something in the air other than the eager expectation. There was a breeze from Montreux, from the stages of the great jazz festivals where truly big musicians perform.

Slovesa.net

„Jazz Till Dawn. Benson and Jarreau, Too, Demonstrated Class”

For two hours and a half together with the seven musicians from the band, they left breathless the audience that filled Hall 1 up to the brim.

Duma national daily



EARTH, WIND & FIRE EXPERIENCE


„Al McKay And His Bandmates Made Hall 1 Of The National Palace Of Culture Dance”

The twelve musicians were in constant interaction with the audience that sang and danced to their songs and rewarded the musicians with storms of applause and ovations. The performers from the star formation enjoyed themselves immensely, while playing their biggest hits. And, as theу promised the promoters before the concert, the musicians energized the audience with their high spirits and truly made an unforgettable party.

Duma national daily

Funk, blues, rock and jazz made the fans at the NPC jump dancing half way through the concert and call for encores at the end. The musicians gave their all on stage and showed what true artists and professionals can really do.

Dir.bg

„3000 Danced With Earth, Wind & Fire Experience"

We expect a dancing audience, the musicians of Earth, Wind & Fire Experience admitted before their concert in Sofia. And they got it. The stars of the Sofia Jazz Peak festival continued the tradition of jazz and funk concerts at Hall 1 turning it into a huge disco for music fans of all ages. The concert was fresh and dynamic and it was obvious that the twelve musicians were not exhausted from a long tour. They came to Bulgaria on the personal recommendation of Al Jarreau who had made an unforgettable concert in the same hall a few months before.

Sega national daily



MARCUS MILLER


The legendary bass player Marcus Miller made the audience at Hall 1 of the NPC go mad with rapture. The band left the audience breathless with their virtuoso performance.

24 Hours national daily

Marcus Miller played virtuoso solos that at times sounded like a 12-cylinder engine, as well as smooth fusion ballads.

Avtora.com

The miracle Marcus Miller made the audience jump on their feet. He made tens of bows in front of the excited crowd.

Standard national daily



BILLY COBHAM


„Billy Cobham Shook The National Palace Of Culture”

The Panama born musician changed the rhythm with impressive ease. His soft playing the drums was followed by thunderous cannonades and then by smooth revelations…

News.bg

„Billy Cobham Left Sofia Breathless”

The symbol of percussions Billy Cobham made an amazing concert at the autumn edition of the Sofia Jazz Peak festival. It will forever stay in the minds of his Bulgarian fans. The musicians were utmost music masters and their improvisations were so imaginative. Cobham was at his best. That was yet another excellent concert that will forever be remembered by the true music lovers.

Actualno.com



FRANCESCO CAFISO


„Applauses in Sofia for the saxophone player Cafiso”

The Italian saxophone player Francesco Cafiso had an enormous success in Sofia. “It was a pleasure for me to perform in front of such an attentive, affectionate, and competent audience,” the young and already famous musician admitted at the end of the closing night of the Sofia Jazz Peak festival.

The Italian newswire ANSA



CARLEEN ANDERSON


The magnetic Afro-American performer electrified the audience in the first minutes after she came on stage when she revealed the enormous capacity of her unique voice. The ease she demonstrated on stage and her friendly interaction with the audience added to the nice feel of this music night. The concert ended with an uptempo song that made all the people in the audience dance and clap their hands, encouraged by the charming singer with the words: „It’s time for you to boogie now!”

www.avtora.com

Her voice was on songs by great musicians and bands, such as James Brown, Massive Attack, Incognito, Paul McCartney. And now she is herself great. At least that is how the audience in the full Hall 1 of the NPC welcomed her on stage for her concert at the Sofia Jazz Peak festival. Carleen’s voice is as good for jazz, as it is for soul, blues, and boogie.

Sega national daily

Carleen Anderson’s powerful voice filled the National Palace of Culture with its huge energy. The concert was yet another treat for the music fans who value the Sofia Jazz Peak festival presented by Jazz FM Radio.

Standard national daily