RIGA JAZZ STAGE 2017 Award Ceremony | R. Khoury & M. Valeanu (FR), K. Rosenwinkel (US) & Latvian Radio Bigband

On the Award Ceremony aka Gala Concert special guests such as Kurt Rosenwinkel (USA) with a special project with Latvian Radio Bigband, as well as Robinson Khoury & Michael Valeanu Duo (France) will perform on the stage.

One of Riga Jazz Stage 2017 judges, famous jazz artist – Kurt Rosenwinkel – won’t only judge the contestants, but also will perform on the stage in a special project together with Latvian Radio Bigband.

American-born artist, Kurt Rosenwinkel, has started his music career ever after he left his studies at Berkley Music College, and started touring together with Gary Burton and his group. Thirty years long work is best shown through 11 records as the main artist and more that 40 as a guest artist. Some critics also compare Kurt’s complicated harmony works with Wayne Shorter’s performances.

It’s nearly impossible not to be fascinated by Rosenwinkel’s music. It is presented with a minimal effort and creates an illusion that compositions could be played so easily. “I find that the way I write music is very focused and simple – Less is More – would be the right phrase to describe it,” – says Kurt Rosenwinkel about his artistic development. 

Kurt Rosenwinkel is well-known for his specific sounds and improvisation style, using which he creates the indescribable and unique composition.