Bebop Project
Wed, 03 Jul
|Technopolis 20
Bebop Project will open the programme for the 10-year celebration of Technopolis 20. Steeped in the traditions of bebop, the quintet’s repertoire draws inspiration from the groundbreaking recordings of Tadd Dameron, Freddie Redd, Fats Navarro, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, and more.
Time & Location
03 Jul 2024, 20:00 – 21:30
Technopolis 20, Nikolaou I. Nikolaidi Avenue 18, Paphos 8010, Cyprus
About the Event
Bebop Project will open the programme for the 10-year celebration of Technopolis 20 on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8 PM. Bebop Project consists of Aris Constantinou (electric guitar), Charis Ioannou (tenor saxophone), Kyriakos Kestas (double bass), Marios Spyrou (drums), and Marios Staikidis (alto saxophone).
The end of Prohibition and the decline of the Big Band Era marked a pivotal moment in American music history. Bebop emerged as a cultural phenomenon that challenged the status quo and provided a voice for minorities in a segregated society. It was a language of rebellion and resilience, showcasing the intellectual and artistic virtues of its creators. Its impact reverberated far beyond the jazz clubs of Harlem and 52nd Street, influencing generations of musicians and reshaping the cultural landscape of America.
Steeped in the traditions of bebop, the quintet’s repertoire draws inspiration from the groundbreaking recordings of Tadd Dameron, Freddie Redd, Fats Navarro, Coleman…