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Genre: Jazz | Jazz fusion | Rock | Blues | Classical
Entry: Purple Seating – Rs 3000 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 1500 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: Stanley Jordan - Guitar | Piano | Keyboards | Vocals | Kenwood Dennard - Drums | Keyboards | Vocals
Synopsis:
Stanley Jordan is a visionary guitarist whose groundbreaking two-handed “touch technique” redefined modern jazz performance, allowing him to play melody and harmony simultaneously with piano-like independence. Rising to fame with Magic Touch (1985), which topped Billboard’s jazz chart for a record 51 weeks, he blended technical brilliance with warmth and musical depth. A Princeton-trained musician, Jordan has performed in over 60 countries, collaborated with icons like Dizzy Gillespie and Quincy Jones, and earned multiple Grammy nominations, continually pushing boundaries across genres, technology, and live performance.
He will be joined by Kenwood Dennard on drums and keyboards, a powerhouse musician celebrated for his dynamic versatility, deep groove, and collaborations with legends like Herbie Hancock—bringing an electrifying rhythmic and harmonic dimension to the performance.
Artiste Videos: Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 | Just made that up | Eleanor Rigby
Genre: Thumri | Dadra | Ghazal
Entry: Purple Seating - Rs 1999 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 999 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: Avanti Patel – Vocals | Rutuja Lad – Vocals | Nusrat Apoorv – Harmonium | Yati Bhagwat – Tabla
Synopsis:
O Gaanewali is a unique musical celebration of the women who defined, popularised, and immortalised genres like Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Chaiti, Hori, and more. These women, known as gaanewalis, carried an unparalleled legacy of artistry and emotion, shaping Hindustani semi classical music history.
The show revisits their timeless contributions, blending history, performance, and storytelling into one wholesome experience.
Curated and written by Avanti Patel, and directed by Mallika Singh and Meghana AT, the show is a heartfelt ode to legendary performers such as Gauhar Jaan, Begum Akhtar, Iqbal Bano, Shobha Gurtu and several women artists after them.
Artiste Videos: Snippets from the Live Show at NCPA | Chha Rahi Kali Ghata
Genre: Contemporary Indian Music
Entry: Purple Seating - Rs 1999 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 999 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: K J Diliip – Violin | Ila Diliip – Violin | Vocal | Sunaad Anoor – Percussions | Gopi Shravan – Drums | Vivek Santosh – Keyboard | Bruthuva Caleb – Bass
Synopsis:
Lakkshya is a contemporary Indian fusion ensemble that blends the depth of Carnatic music with modern global influences. The band brings together accomplished musicians who create a rich and dynamic sound through expressive melodies, rhythmic complexity, and improvisation. The ensemble features K. J. Diliip on violin, Ila Diliip on violin and vocals, Sunaad Anoor on percussions, Gopi Shravan on drums, Vivek Santosh on keyboard, and Bruthuva Caleb on bass.
Together, they craft a powerful musical experience that bridges classical traditions with contemporary expression. Through original compositions and innovative arrangements, Lakkshya explores new sonic landscapes while remaining rooted in Indian classical sensibilities, delivering performances that are energetic, immersive, and deeply musical.
Artiste Videos: Envy | Tillana | Highlights of Enigma and Ecstasy
Genre: Jazz | Funk
Entry: Purple Seating - Rs 1999 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 999 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: Derek Mathias – Keyboard | Gautam David – Saxophone | Anurag Naidu – Trumpet & Keyboard | Shashank Kandachar – Guitar | Vishal Varier – Bass | Kenneth Besterwitch – Drums | Joel Rozario – Percussion
Synopsis: Derek & The Cats is a Bangalore-based band led by Derek Mathias, known for their infectious blend of jazz, funk, and house. Renowned for their high-energy instrumental performances, the ensemble brings a fresh, dance-driven sound to every stage. Their second album, People to Meet, Places to See, is a sonic diary of life on the road—each track capturing a city, mood, or moment from their India tours. From the laid-back charm of Cubbon Park to the pulsating rhythm of Techno Police, the record weaves cinematic grooves that invite movement and joy. Following acclaimed singles Jonty Patel and Ratna Mahal, the People to Meet, Places to See – Album Launch marks a milestone in their journey, showcasing their evolution as one of India’s most dynamic and genre-bending live acts.
Artiste Videos: Cubbon Park | Ratna Mahal | Jonty Patel
Genre: Jazz | Caribbean
Entry: Purple Seating - Rs 1999 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 999 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: Etienne Charles – Trumpet | Percussion | Godwin Louis – Saxophones | Jorge Glem – Cuatro | Lino Piquero – Bass | Harvel Nakundi – Drums
Synopsis:
Trinidad-born trumpeter, composer, and cultural storyteller Etienne Charles creates music that uncovers overlooked histories and celebrates community memory. Praised for his warm tone, layered orchestrations, and rhythmic vitality rooted in Caribbean traditions, his work bridges jazz with social narrative. Through projects such as San Juan Hill – A New York Story, Gullah Roots, and Carnival: The Sound of a People, Charles transforms archival research into immersive performance, amplifying voices often absent from mainstream history.
His NAACP Image Award–nominated album Creole Orchestra topped JazzWeek’s 2024 charts, affirming his role as a leading contemporary jazz innovator. Beyond the stage, he mentors emerging artists as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, shaping future generations through scholarship and sound.
Artiste Videos: Live at the Miami Beach Bandshell | SFJAZZ Singles
Genre: Jazz | Jazz fusion | Rock | Blues | Classical
Entry: Purple Seating – Rs 3000 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 1500 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: Stanley Jordan - Guitar | Piano | Keyboards | Vocals | Kenwood Dennard - Drums | Keyboards | Vocals
Synopsis:
Stanley Jordan is a visionary guitarist whose groundbreaking two-handed “touch technique” redefined modern jazz performance, allowing him to play melody and harmony simultaneously with piano-like independence. Rising to fame with Magic Touch (1985), which topped Billboard’s jazz chart for a record 51 weeks, he blended technical brilliance with warmth and musical depth. A Princeton-trained musician, Jordan has performed in over 60 countries, collaborated with icons like Dizzy Gillespie and Quincy Jones, and earned multiple Grammy nominations, continually pushing boundaries across genres, technology, and live performance.
He will be joined by Kenwood Dennard on drums and keyboards, a powerhouse musician celebrated for his dynamic versatility, deep groove, and collaborations with legends like Herbie Hancock—bringing an electrifying rhythmic and harmonic dimension to the performance.
Artiste Videos: Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 | Just made that up | Eleanor Rigby
Genre: Thumri | Dadra | Ghazal
Entry: Purple Seating - Rs 1999 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 999 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: Avanti Patel – Vocals | Rutuja Lad – Vocals | Nusrat Apoorv – Harmonium | Yati Bhagwat – Tabla
Synopsis:
O Gaanewali is a unique musical celebration of the women who defined, popularised, and immortalised genres like Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Chaiti, Hori, and more. These women, known as gaanewalis, carried an unparalleled legacy of artistry and emotion, shaping Hindustani semi classical music history.
The show revisits their timeless contributions, blending history, performance, and storytelling into one wholesome experience.
Curated and written by Avanti Patel, and directed by Mallika Singh and Meghana AT, the show is a heartfelt ode to legendary performers such as Gauhar Jaan, Begum Akhtar, Iqbal Bano, Shobha Gurtu and several women artists after them.
Artiste Videos: Snippets from the Live Show at NCPA | Chha Rahi Kali Ghata
Genre: Contemporary Indian Music
Entry: Purple Seating - Rs 1999 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 999 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: K J Diliip – Violin | Ila Diliip – Violin | Vocal | Sunaad Anoor – Percussions | Gopi Shravan – Drums | Vivek Santosh – Keyboard | Bruthuva Caleb – Bass
Synopsis:
Lakkshya is a contemporary Indian fusion ensemble that blends the depth of Carnatic music with modern global influences. The band brings together accomplished musicians who create a rich and dynamic sound through expressive melodies, rhythmic complexity, and improvisation. The ensemble features K. J. Diliip on violin, Ila Diliip on violin and vocals, Sunaad Anoor on percussions, Gopi Shravan on drums, Vivek Santosh on keyboard, and Bruthuva Caleb on bass.
Together, they craft a powerful musical experience that bridges classical traditions with contemporary expression. Through original compositions and innovative arrangements, Lakkshya explores new sonic landscapes while remaining rooted in Indian classical sensibilities, delivering performances that are energetic, immersive, and deeply musical.
Artiste Videos: Envy | Tillana | Highlights of Enigma and Ecstasy
Genre: Jazz | Funk
Entry: Purple Seating - Rs 1999 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 999 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: Derek Mathias – Keyboard | Gautam David – Saxophone | Anurag Naidu – Trumpet & Keyboard | Shashank Kandachar – Guitar | Vishal Varier – Bass | Kenneth Besterwitch – Drums | Joel Rozario – Percussion
Synopsis: Derek & The Cats is a Bangalore-based band led by Derek Mathias, known for their infectious blend of jazz, funk, and house. Renowned for their high-energy instrumental performances, the ensemble brings a fresh, dance-driven sound to every stage. Their second album, People to Meet, Places to See, is a sonic diary of life on the road—each track capturing a city, mood, or moment from their India tours. From the laid-back charm of Cubbon Park to the pulsating rhythm of Techno Police, the record weaves cinematic grooves that invite movement and joy. Following acclaimed singles Jonty Patel and Ratna Mahal, the People to Meet, Places to See – Album Launch marks a milestone in their journey, showcasing their evolution as one of India’s most dynamic and genre-bending live acts.
Artiste Videos: Cubbon Park | Ratna Mahal | Jonty Patel
Genre: Jazz | Caribbean
Entry: Purple Seating - Rs 1999 per person (GST Applicable) Blue Seating - Rs 999 per person (GST Applicable)
Featuring: Etienne Charles – Trumpet | Percussion | Godwin Louis – Saxophones | Jorge Glem – Cuatro | Lino Piquero – Bass | Harvel Nakundi – Drums
Synopsis:
Trinidad-born trumpeter, composer, and cultural storyteller Etienne Charles creates music that uncovers overlooked histories and celebrates community memory. Praised for his warm tone, layered orchestrations, and rhythmic vitality rooted in Caribbean traditions, his work bridges jazz with social narrative. Through projects such as San Juan Hill – A New York Story, Gullah Roots, and Carnival: The Sound of a People, Charles transforms archival research into immersive performance, amplifying voices often absent from mainstream history.
His NAACP Image Award–nominated album Creole Orchestra topped JazzWeek’s 2024 charts, affirming his role as a leading contemporary jazz innovator. Beyond the stage, he mentors emerging artists as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, shaping future generations through scholarship and sound.
Artiste Videos: Live at the Miami Beach Bandshell | SFJAZZ Singles
