Afinidad - Edward Simon & David Binney Friday, October 30, 2009, 8:00PM Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
This performance marks the world premiere of pianist Edward Simon's latest work, Sorrows and Triumphs, commissioned by Chamber Music America. Together with the ensemble Afinidad, Simon will explore and consolidate the influences of jazz, the music of South America and classical music. Simon will be joined by some of the most original and exciting voices in jazz today - David Binney, Gretchen Parlato, Scott Colley, Antonio Sanchez, Adam Rodgers and Rogerio Boccato.
Sorrows & Triumphs was created with support from Chamber Music America's New Works: Creation and Presentation Program, funded through the generosity of the Doris Duke Foundation.