Carnatic rythms met the finesse of jazz at the amphitheatre in Ishanya Mall on Friday. The official band of the Federal Republic of Germany,BuJazzO or The Big Band,teamed up with leading musicians from the Karnataka College of Percussion,Bengaluru,for a unique cultural exchange. The musical union was a part of the collaborative celebration titled ‘Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities’.
“We are celebrating the completion of 60 years of Indo-German diplomatic relations. There will be ideas of exchange in terms of art,theatre,fashion and film festivals as well, said Michael Flucht,director of Goethe Institut,which supported the musical evening.
Founded 24 years ago,the federal youth Jazz orchestra that is BuJazzO is renowned for its creative energy and great vitality on stage. The orchestra in Pune consisted of six saxophones,four trombones,five trumpets,two bassists and three young percussionist. “To explore the cultural and musical tones of a country like India,we needed a big group,” said Ulrich Adomeit,a senior band conductor. “BuJazzO gets most of its inspirations from Indian music.” Harting agreed to this. With 24 tones,the Indian music is more interesting. Young members of BuJazzO listen to Pandit Ravi Shankar very often.”