From Blues and Ballads to Bebop: The Greg Banaszak Trio Returns to the NCPA
The programme draws on the freedom and musical conversation that define jazz, allowing each musician to bring a distinct voice to the performance.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) presents an evening of jazz with the US-based Greg Banaszak Trio, featuring Greg Banaszak on saxophone, Theron Brown on piano and Chris Anderson on trombone. Returning for their third concert at the NCPA, the trio will move through blues, ballads, jazz standards and original compositions.
With bebop at the heart of their sound, the trio pays tribute to the musicians who shaped the genre while bringing a contemporary energy to the stage. The programme draws on the freedom and musical conversation that define jazz, allowing each musician to bring a distinct voice to the performance.
The evening will feature compositions from Theron Brown’s latest release, including Morning Horizon and Eternal Grace, alongside other recent works. Audiences can also look forward to music by legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker and his protégé Jackie McLean, including Little Melonae, composed by McLean for his daughter.
Join The Greg Banaszak Trio at the NCPA for an evening that traces the enduring pulse of jazz across generations.
Age Recommendation: 6+ | Late entry not permitted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
