Samvel Gasparyan
OPOKU SANAA AND FRIENDS - FRIDGE CONCERT SERIES
The Fridge Warehouse
Al Serkal Avenue - 17th St - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Apr 30, 2024
8:00 PM GMT+4
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OPOKU SANAA AND FRIENDS - FRIDGE CONCERT SERIES
International Jazz Day
30th April 2024
On 30th April we celebrate International Jazz Day with jazz aficionados Opoku Sanaa and Friends. Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms, intricate melodies, and improvisational brilliance that define this timeless genre. Whether you are a die-hard jazz fanatic or a newcomer eager to explore its magic, this concert promises an unforgettable experience, pushing the limits of musical expression.
Ghanaian bass player Opoku Sanaa is known for his versatility as a musician, composer and arranger, with deep roots in genres such as Gospel, Soul, R&B, Funk, Pop, Highlife, and Experimental Jazz. Together with his friends, Sanaa's show features songs from his new album 'It's Time' and rearranged Experimental Jazz covers, promising a unique experience for music lovers.
Sponsored by Lee Cooper at Shoemart
Venue: The Fridge Warehouse, Alserkal Avenue
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Show Starts: 8:00PM
Tickets: Students: Dhs 60, General Admission: Dhs 70, Door Dhs 80
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Samvel Gasparyan Biography
Award winning pianist and composer Samvel Gasparyan has been on MENA music scene since 2012. His recent album was released by biggest record label Universal Music Group ( MENA ). He is an instructor and faculty member at Berklee College of Music in Abu Dhabi and resident pianist at Dubai Opera Jazz Big Band.
Besides his focus on jazz he has been involved in wide range of musical projects and concerts. He has performed in prestigious events and festivals such as Expo2020, Dubai Jazz Festival, Blended Music Festival, F1, Dubai World Cup, Mother of the Nation, Yasalam, RedFestDXB and many more. He has played opening shows for Jamiroquai, Maroon5, Diana Krall, Kool & The Gang, Kasabian, Elvis Castello,Robin Thicke. Performed and shared the stage with Grammy winning artists such as Indian instrumentalist Vishwa Mohan Bath, UK multi instrumentalist Jacob Collier, American jazz pianist Kiefer, American jazz singers Deborah Davis, Eddie Cole, French harmonica giant Frederic Yonnet. In 2021 he was part of the biggest theatrical production Halloween show at EXPO 2020 lead by Grammy Winning composer Steve Sidwell and director Mitch Sebastian (West End London, Broadway NY). He has been part of many projects organized by Abu Dhabi Festival and DCT.
Samvel also had an interest in Arabic music. He worked with Lebanese – American Grammy nominated singer Mayssa Karaa, Bahraini singers Hala Al Turk and Banah, Lebanese singer Bilal. He performed with Arabian Philharmonic Orchestra playing Ihab Darwish's music.
He has appeared in 11 studio albums and toured in more than 40 countries. Performed in numerous
prestigious places such as Emirates Palace, Etihad Arena, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Coca Cola Arena Dubai, La Perle DXB,
Disney Hall, Kremlin Palace auditorium, MGM Grand Arena, Kodak Theater just to name few.
Read MoreBesides his focus on jazz he has been involved in wide range of musical projects and concerts. He has performed in prestigious events and festivals such as Expo2020, Dubai Jazz Festival, Blended Music Festival, F1, Dubai World Cup, Mother of the Nation, Yasalam, RedFestDXB and many more. He has played opening shows for Jamiroquai, Maroon5, Diana Krall, Kool & The Gang, Kasabian, Elvis Castello,Robin Thicke. Performed and shared the stage with Grammy winning artists such as Indian instrumentalist Vishwa Mohan Bath, UK multi instrumentalist Jacob Collier, American jazz pianist Kiefer, American jazz singers Deborah Davis, Eddie Cole, French harmonica giant Frederic Yonnet. In 2021 he was part of the biggest theatrical production Halloween show at EXPO 2020 lead by Grammy Winning composer Steve Sidwell and director Mitch Sebastian (West End London, Broadway NY). He has been part of many projects organized by Abu Dhabi Festival and DCT.
Samvel also had an interest in Arabic music. He worked with Lebanese – American Grammy nominated singer Mayssa Karaa, Bahraini singers Hala Al Turk and Banah, Lebanese singer Bilal. He performed with Arabian Philharmonic Orchestra playing Ihab Darwish's music.
He has appeared in 11 studio albums and toured in more than 40 countries. Performed in numerous
prestigious places such as Emirates Palace, Etihad Arena, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Coca Cola Arena Dubai, La Perle DXB,
Disney Hall, Kremlin Palace auditorium, MGM Grand Arena, Kodak Theater just to name few.
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