Description
Live and direct from Cuba! Former members of the Buena Vista Social Club combining forces with Award Winning Trumpeter and Vocalist Adam Hall & the Velvet Playboys.
Featuring Ernesto Enriquez (CUB), Pablo Calzado (CUB) and Mohamed Michel (CUB) bringing the tasty rhythms, passion and the “Pura Vida” live and direct from Havana. The Cuban Young Guns feature a full horn section plus all the cuban classic songs you know and love. With a heavy emphasis on the music of the Buena Vista Social Club this promises to be an evening not to be missed.
Duration
120 minutes
Reviews
"If you want to see a genuine 5-star Fringe show this year, this is it." Fringefeed, 2023
“Hall was the ultimate jazz showman, donned in his blue floral suit, swinging effortlessly between trumpet and vocals.” West Australian, 2020
"I can add to the list the outstanding showmanship of Australian jazz heroes, Adam Hall & the Velvet Playboys" Australian stage
Presented by
Adam Hall
After a journey to Cuba, Adam Hall connected to the remaining members of the Buena Vista Social Club including Barbarito Torres, Mirabal, Rolando Luna, Hugo Garzon (original singer of Chan Chan), Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez and Julito Padron. The Cuban Young Guns project that formed from this association has made numerous tours through Australia.
"Adam Hall and his exuberant band of brilliant musicians deliver an exhilarating evening of floor filling, joint jumping, jazz-tastic crowd pleasers ranging from Ray Charles to Walt Disney. Consummate musicians, great entertainers, fab night out!" - Ben Elton (Blackadder, We Will Rock You)
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Event date: Jan 31; Feb 1
Ticket Price Information: From $34 - $70
Time(s): 8pm
Event Venue: State Theatre Centre of WA
Accessibility: Wheelchair access
Music events: Jazz, Live Music
Event Company: Fringe World Festival