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Frank Roberscheuten Hiptett
The Art Of Jazz Piano
Frank plays jazz standards in a free and
personal way, but with knowledge of and
respect for this audible art form. And he
surrounds himself with like-minded musicians.
Musical elements such as tone, technique,
emotion and good taste are present in their
performances. Clearly aware of the roots of
jazz music, these musicians express themselves
in a unequalled way, making each tune a
masterpiece. The music sounds fresh and alive
– or better yet, hip. The Frank Roberscheuten
Hiptett opens this Swing Festival with a lineup of today's jazz greats.
Since the origin of jazz, the piano served the function
in most family living rooms that television and stereo
do today. Fingers flying over the black and white
keys reproduced the well-known songs from the Hit
Parade. Families gathered around this instrument listening, dreaming, singing, dancing. This didn't
change in the jazz bands and orchestras of the day.
As the piano remained the center of the action, it's
wasn't so surprising that many of the great
bandleaders like Earl Hines, Count Basie, Duke
Ellington or Teddy Wilson were pianists. Spread
over the United States these jazz pioneers developed
their own personal tonal language from the Blues,
Ragtime and European models and, in short time,
there arose a fascinating and wide variety of styles
and expression.
Frank Roberscheuten, NL, Clarinet and Saxophone
Shaunette Hildabrand, USA, Vocal
Chris Hopkins, G, Piano
Henning Gailing, G, Bass
Oliver Mewes, G, Drums
Bernd Lhotzky and Chris Hopkins belong to the few
international pianists today who have passionately
grappled with this rich heritage and have since
developed their own individual musical language.
On that note Bernd and Chris salute the heroes of
jazz piano in this unique tribute.
Chris Hopkins ,G, Piano
Bernd Lhotzky, G, Piano
Henning Gailing, G, Bass
Oliver Mewes, G, Drums
Echoes Of Swing
Free from any museum nostalgia, the four
musicians take their inspiration from the gigantic
treasury of swinging jazz, while constantly
searching for the hidden, the unexpected, the
exquisite.
The Great American Song book and the
immeasurable recordings of great Jazz pioneers
form the humus for the creativity of the combo,
with astonishing arrangements, virtuoso solos and
expressive compositions of their own.
Two horns, drums and piano. This unique,
compact formation permits the greatest in
harmony and flexibility and allows freedom for an
angle, exact ensemble. The group thrives on a
mixture of clever arrangements and interaction of
improvised dialogue, performing for, and with
one another
Colin T. Dawson, UK, Trumpet and Vocal
Chris Hopkins, G, Alto Saxophone
Bernd Lhotzky, G, Piano
Oliver Mewes, G, Drums
Getting Together
Two of Europe’s best horn players host this lunch
affair. Colin Dawson and Frank Roberscheuten
have been sharing the stage for over 30 years,
including a concert at the famous North Sea Jazz
Festival in 1986. A front line comprised of trumpet
and saxophone is continuously repeated
throughout jazz history. Roy Eldridge and
Coleman Hawkins, Chet Baker and Gerry
Mulligan or Miles Davis and John Coltrane
exemplify a few of the well-known twosomes.
Frank and Colin both grew up playing New
Orleans Jazz, later becoming interested in other
jazz styles. Their common musical background
and years of partnership will cater to the most
critical “jazz gourmand”.
Colin T. Dawson, UK, Trumpet
Frank Roberscheuten, NL, Saxophone
Bernd Lhotzky, G, Piano
Henning Gailing, G, Bass
Billie Holiday Remembered
The American singer Shaunette Hildabrand has
been strongly influence by the music of Billie
Holiday. Not only her repertoire and style, but the
intensity of feeling carried through the texts are
reminiscent of the late singer. 2015 is a special year
as it marks the 100th birthday of this legendary jazz
vocalist. All the musicians will join up to celebrate
this occasion in the final festival program entitled
“The Life and Times of Lady Day”.
Shaunette Hildabrand, USA, Vocal
Colin T. Dawson, UK, Trumpet
Frank Roberscheuten, NL, Clarinet and Saxophone
Chris Hopkins, G, Alto Sax
Bernd Lhotzky, G, Piano
Henning Gailing, G, Bass
Oliver Mewes, G, Drums
Program
Thursday, April 23rd
20:30 - Frank Roberscheuten Hiptett
Friday, April 24th
11:30 - The Art Of Jazz Piano
20:30 - Echoes Of Swing
Saturday, April 25th
11:30 - Getting Together
20:30 - Billie Holiday Remembered
Rate for 3 nights
half board + all concerts
Room
1 person
2 people
Single/Double north
Single south
Single/Double south
CH 504.CH 630.CH 864.-
CH 978.CH 1326.-
Extra for double room Superior: CH 45.-/room/night
Extra for double room Deluxe: CH 90.-/room/night
A prepayment of 20% is required on registration
Entrance charge for non-hotel guests
Reservations before 31.10.2014 receive a 5% discount
Hotel Ascona****
Via Signor in Croce 1
6612 Ascona
Tel: 091 785 15 15
Fax: 091 785 15 30
E-Mail: booking@hotel-ascona.ch
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Hotel Ascona
Swing Festival
23rd April – 25th April 2015
The Hotel Ascona Swing Festival, hosted in the
beautiful four star Hotel Ascona, is the only festival
dedicated to the swing music of the 1930's and 1940's.
For this event Frank Roberscheuten has invited a
group of excellent musicians specialized in playing
this particular style of jazz.
The first edition of this event presents Frank
Roberscheuten, Colin Dawson, Chris Hopkins,
Shaunette Hildabrand, Bernd Lhotzky, Henning
Gailing and Oliver Mewes. Such a line-up provides
the backdrop for five diverse concerts at the highest
level for three consecutive days.
Situated on the mountain overlooking the city of
Ascona and the famous Lago Maggiore, Hotel Ascona
is the perfect location for our Swing Festival. The
balconies extending from the fully equipped rooms
offer a breathtaking view. And the kitchen
guarantees culinary satisfaction while enjoying
music in a “unplugged” setting.