Esplanade Presents

Music

“jUST jAZZ jIVE”

De Souza Trés & Friends led by Boni De Souza (Singapore)

7 Jul 2024, Sun, 1pm

45mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Concourse

Free
Synopsis

Audiences can look forward to a captivating fusion of jazz and classical music featuring renowned composers such as Bach, Saté, Rachmaninof, as well as Miles Davis, T.Monk, Coltrane, Chic Corea, Herbie Hancock. These compositions will be presented in original arrangements by pianist and music-director Boni De Souza. Be enthralled by songs like Chic Corea’s Spain and Armando’s Rhumba, along with Miles Davis’ So What. Classical fusion pieces will include the theme from Rach 3 and compositions by Eric Saté and Bach’s violin concerto. Immerse yourselves in the distinctive musical style of De Souza Trés & Friends.

Advisory:

No tickets will be issued. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language: English
Things to Note:
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Artist Information

De Souza Trés

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De Souza Trés is a family of professional musicians comprising Wendy Low on flute, Bonita De Souza on violin and Boni De Souza on piano. They have performed at various events and shows including the 2020 Parliament Closing Ceremony Dinner, as well as private events. As De Souza Trés & Friends they collaborate with Azman Nirwan on bass and Oswal Gonzales on drums. They’ve presented jazz shows at Blujaz - The jAZZ Loft, Coolcats and Pioneers of Singapore Jazz at Esplanade. They will also perform at A Fundraising Dinner – Down Memory Lane, in support of Catholic Family Life later this year.

 

Boni De Souza (Pianist) and Wendy Low were both featured in Jazziz Magazine (USA) from 2021 to 2023. They have released numerous jazz albums since 2000 including Eau de Vie in 2000 (originals), Busy doing Something featuring Wendy (Latin jazz, 1997), jUST jAZZ jIVE 2021, Spring is Here (2022) and Twist on Classics (2023), among others.

 

Boni De Souza also performed at Pioneers of Jazz in Singapore at Esplanade in 2022. Her repertoire included a fusion of blues, classical and jazz.

 

Audiences will be entertained and pleasantly surprised by De Souza Trés’ multi-genre approach to jazz.

Date & Time

7 Jul 2024, Sun

1pm

Esplanade Concourse
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