Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: Albare

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Internationally acclaimed guitarist Albare will perform 2 sets as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival Monday, June 2nd sets at 8 and 10:30 PM. Accompanied by the Cuban born pianist Axel Tosca (Afro Cuban All Stars, George Clinton, Ravi Coltrane), bassist Yunior Terry also from Cuba and part of the musical dynasty known as "Los Terry's", Venezuelan drummer Pablo Bencid (Either/Orchestra, Labeque Sisters), and very special guest percussionist Sammy Figueroa whose career highlights include recording and live appearances with many of the legends; Sonny Rollins, Michel Camilo, Chaka Khan, David Bowie, and Mariah Carey to name a few.

ALBARE is the nom de guerre of Albert Dadon, a virtuoso jazz guitarist with a strong melodic sense and a wealth of global influences. Born in Morocco and raised in Israel and France, Albare first worked as a musician in France, before emigrating to Australia at the age of 27. He is not only well known as a jazz musician but has maintained a highly successful career as one of Australia's most prominent musician entrepreneurs. He is undoubtedly a major force in Australian jazz, having directed the Melbourne Jazz Festival for many years and as chairman of the Australian Jazz Awards. In 2008 he received the Order of Australia for his service to the Arts and Business. He currently lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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