MUJAMming ! Jazz, duets and good coffee at MUJAM

Description

A series of two-day piano-bass duet concerts with the best Mexican and foreign jazz musicians at MUJAM headquarters. The players perform two 45 min. sets with a 20 minute break. Attendees previously deposit their donation (200 pesos) to the MUJAM A.C. bank account, and upon email or telephone confirmation they receive a password to enter the venue. The concerts are recorded in both audio & video that will eventually become a CD and DVD property of the musicians involved in each session. Refreshments are served.

Specific objectives

Present the work of the finest jazz pianists and bassists.
Document this unique sessions.
Place the seeds of future projects.
Enjoy great coffee, hibiscus water and appetizers.
Live an exceptional moment.
Interact with the Mexican jazz community.
Offer a space for musical experimentation.

Beneficiaries

Jazz musicians.
The audience
The Mexican jazz community.

Scope

The audience, up to 30 people per session.
The significant impact for the creation of new projects.
20 sessions in a 5 month period.
The continuous experimentation with other musicians and different line ups.
Availability of these unique sessions via internet (Youtube, google, yahoo, etc)

Participants

Enrique Nery-Aarón Crúz
Edgar Dorantes-Aleph Castañeda
Miguel Villicaña-Agustín Bernal
Samuel Martínez-Emiliano Coronel
Nicolás Santela-Israel Cupich
Mark Aanderud-Agustin Bernal
Dulce Resillas-Jaime Ferrada
Javier Resendiz-Omar Anguiano
Pepe Torres-Arturo Luna
Carlos Gallegos-Alonso Hernández