Jazz breaking news: Carlinhos Brown, Wynton and Roberto Fonseca For Tower of London Americas Stage At River of Music
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tickets have just been released for the Americas stage of BT River of Music to take place at the Tower of London on Saturday 21-Sunday 22 July, mere days before the London Olympics begin.
Brazilian candomble superstar Carlinhos Brown was the last big addition to the already high powered line-up now confirmed for the Sunday show joining Ondatrópica and star of the garifuna diaspora, Aurelio Martinez.
Saturday’s show includes appearances by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis, Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca – recently on tour to acclaim in the UK – and Soul Caribbean led by Jazz Jamaica trumpeter Kevin Robinson, along with popular NYC R&B/beat box close harmony vocal group Naturally 7, and pop stars Scissor Sisters. The action begins each day at midday and continues until dusk. – Stephen Graham
Wynton Marsalis (pictured) Sign up for free tickets at www.btriverofmusic.com