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24 August 2007 Private engagement. 19 - 29 July 2007 Amadis Dunkel will be performing and recording part of his new album in the Washington, DC area. Check local listings for concert details. 11 and 12 July 2007 The Syrian Swiss Jazz Big Band records an exiting mix of Jazz and Arabic music in Damscus under the direction of Amadis Dunkel and Frank Carberg. 2 - 9 July 2007 The international Jazz Festival JAZZ LIVES in Syria 2007 takes place in Damascus and Aleppo with the participation of the Amadis Dunkel Octet as well as the Syrian Swiss Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Amadis Dunkel. 10 June 2007 Private engagement 29 March 2007 Thursday March 29, 20.30h amadis live at SUSAMBAR! (Details below) 22 February 2007 Due to the great success of January's performance amadis returns (for two more shows) to SUSAMBAR, the stylish party and lounge venue in downtown Basel (Kohlenberg 7, 4051 Basel, Tel. 061 271 63 67). For this show only we feature the soulful voice of Houri Dora Aparitian. Thursday February 22, show starts 20.30h, come early! 25 January 2007 Exclusive engagement: amadis plays at SUSAMBAR in downtown Basel (Kohlenberg 7, 4051 Basel, Tel. 061 271 63 67). Easily the hottest new sounds in Basel in one of the most stylish new establishments... Enjoy! January 25, show starts 20.30h, come early as space is limited. 8 - 12 October 2006 Concerts in planning with the Amadis Dunkel Octet in Washington DC. Watch for updates on www.jazz-lives.com 1 -7 October 2006 Youth music camp in Switzerland with Amadis Dunkel. For more info call 0041 76 317 0800. 9 and 10 July 2006 A small ensemble workshop, which focuses on improvisational concepts of the Jazz language, individual lessons, Indian singing and tabla classes, as well as writing and arranging classes is held at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus. Designed to leave a lasting impact on the Syrian Jazz scene, the workshop culminates in a small performance allowing the Syrian musicians to show off what they learned. 7 July 2006 A surprise visit by the President of the Syrian Republic Dr. Bashar al-Assad and the First Lady Asma al-Assad crowns the final concert of the Festival by the Syrian Swiss Jazz Orchestra in Aleppo as well as the overall success of this spectacular event. Read more... 6 July 2006 Amadis Dunkel Octet, live in the Citadel of Aleppo, Syria, as part of the Jazz Lives in Syria 2006 International Jazzfestival featuring Amadis Dunkel, trombone, arrangements, Daniel Blanc, as fl, Lyle Link, as, Domenig Landolf, ts, Andre Muller, bari, Oliver Friedli, pn, Georgios Antoniou, bs, Joost Kesselaar, drs. Read more... 3 July 2006 Amadis Dunkel Octet, live in the Citadel of Damascus, Syria, on the main stage of the Jazz Lives in Syria 2006 International Jazzfestival. Once again the Amadis Dunkel Octet features internationally accalimed arists: Amadis Dunkel, trombone, arrangements, Daniel Blanc, as fl, Lyle Link, as, Domenig Landolf, ts, Andre Muller, bari, Oliver Friedli, pn, Georgios Antoniou, bs, Joost Kesselaar, drs. Read more... 2 July 2006 Amadis Dunkel, conducts the Syrian Swiss Jazz Orchestra for the grand opening of the second annual Jazz Lives in Syria 2006 International Jazzfestival. The Big Band event, which features a host of Syrian and international stars, is attended by over 4500 fans in the historical Citadel of Damascus. The repertoire is truely groundbraking. It includes manny traditional Arabic instruments, such as the Nai flute, the kanoun, the oud, as well as Arabic singing, rapping, and percussion. The event is vastly covered by the Syrian and international press, including Reuters, Swiss televion and raidio, as well as NZZ. Read more... 10 June 2006 Amadis Dunkel Trio, live at the Wuba Weine in Zeiningen, AG 17 October 2005 Amadis Dunkel will be celebrating the life and contributions of his teacher Calvin Jones. Read more... 20 - 25 July 2005 After one and a half months of intense workshop with Amadis Dunkel and a noumber of talened young Syrian musicians, a histirical event is taking place: The first and only true Jazz Big Band in the entire Arab world is born! Its first performance ever also forms the main attraction of the first annual Jazz Lives in Syria festival. About 3500 fans as well as Her Excellency Asma al-Assad, spouse of the President of Syria attend this event. This milestone of intercultural exchange a huge success and is protrayed extensively in the Syrian and international press and is at the basis of a documentary shown all over the Middle Eastern tv stations. Another highlight of the festival is the Amadis Dunkel Octet features internationally accalimed arists such as Daniel Blanc, Oliver Friedli, Howard Franklin, Jr., Corcolran Holt, Joost Kesselaar, and Lyle Link. Read more... 10 June 2005 Amadis Dunkel Octet, live at the Culturium, Jazz- & Socialclub, Gempenstrasse 60, 4053 Basel, Switzerland (+41 61 361 59 31) on June 10th 2005! Show starts 9.30 PM. The Amadis Dunkel Octet will present a mixture of brand new material as well as some favorites from the CD JL 301 Amadis Dunkel Octet & Sextet. For this exclusive event, Amadis Dunkel Octet features internationally accalimed arists: Amadis Dunkel ,trombone, arrangements, Daniel Blanc, as fl, Daniel Schluchter, as, Heiner Althaus, ts, Alex Hilbe, bari, Oliver Friedli, pn, Georgios Antoniou, bs, Hani Ali, drs. Ticket info and directions www.culturium.ch or JL at +41 76 317 0800. 11 June 2005 Amadis Dunkel Octet, live at the Basler Alumnitag of the University of Basel. Private event. Click here for more info. 15 June - 15 July 2005 Big Band workshop in Damaskus, Syria with Amadis Dunkel. In cooperation with the Swiss Embassy and the Goethe Institut in Damascus a ambitious and in many ways pioneering cross cultural project was born: Syrian musicians will have the opportunity to play in a Big Band rehearsed and directed by Amadis Dunkel. At the end of a three-week rehearsal period there will large scale concerts in Damaskus and Aleppo, as well as festival participation. Detailed information will be published on this website. Interested musisicians may send an email to Amadis Dunkel or contact Mr Saad at +96 39 332 1191. 15 - 29 July 2005 The Amadis Dunkel Octet is scheduled to appear live at the International Jazz Festivals in Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. Details will follow. 20 October 2004 Washington DC's jazz radio station WPFW 89.3 FM features Amadis Dunkel in its "Jazz & More" program hosted by Ellen Carter. The converstation covers the recent tour of the Amadis Dunkel Octet, the CD JL 301 Amadis Dunkel Octet & Sextet, and - naturally - the passing of Calvin Jones, Amadis' teacher and mentor since 1994. Musically, the tracks "Freddie Freeloader," "Snowflakes," and "Brazil" from JL 301 Amadis Dunkel Octet & Sextet hit the air waves. The CD is available through this website under "products". 10 October 2004 JazzLives! deeply regrets the untimely passing away of Calvin Jones, director of the University of the District of Columbia's Jazz Studies Program, teacher and mentor of Amadis Dunkel and many of his friends. Jones dies aged 75. Hundreds of musicians from the East Coast and some from Europe, including Andrew White, Buck Hill, Chris Vadala, and Bruce Williams, joined family and friends in paying their last tribute to the great musician and legendary educator in an impressive funeral ceremony on October 16th in Washington DC.. Read more... 14 October 2004 The Amadis Dunkel Octet returns from a very successful tour to the Middle East. Highlights were the first ever concert on the open air stage at the new King Hussein Park in Amman in front of an illustrious audience including the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor of the city, consular staff, and other VIP; the two performances at the "Rumors" night club, Sheraton Hotel in Damascus; the workshops at the Goethe Institute, also in Damascus; or the open air gig at the amazingly scenic "Hurricane Pool Bar" at the Movenpick Hotel in Beirut. The Octet's numerous appearances were acclaimed by audiences and the media. The Jordan Times, the Syrian Times, and The Daily Star (Lebanon) were very impressed: LebJAZZ.net said it “experienced the amazing performance by the Amadis Dunkel Octet in the Marathon Village, Martyr Square on Saturday 9th October. We warmly recommend you this dynamic, young band.” Band leader Amadis Dunkel was interviewed by local television and by CNN International. 1 - 14 October 2004 The Amadis Dunkel Octet tours the Middle East. Concerts are scheduled in Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. Amadis Dunkel will be traveling with a lineup of outstanding musicians from Switzerland, Holland, Liechtenstein, and the U.S.: Dani Blanc, Alex Hilbe, Alex Hendriksen, Daniel Schluchter, Oliver Fiedli, Corcoran Holt, and Clyde Adams. Details to follow in this section. 20 September 2004 Don’t miss the start of sales in the U.S.! Starting September 20th 2004 the CD JL 301: AMADIS DUNKEL OCTET AND SEXTET RECORDINGS will be available right here on www.jazz-lives.com and will be shipped to you directly from our California office. To place your order go to products. 13 August 2004 The Amadis Dunkel Octet plays "em Bebbi sy Jazz" in downtown Basel. 20 June 2004 Jazz Toons, Basel, Jazz Brunch with Amadis Dunkel (trio) 18 June 2004 UniNacht presents the Amadis Dunkel Octet, Basel 25 March 2004 Amadis Dunkel Octet in concert, Basel, CHF 25.00 - order tickets here! 10 February 2004 Apéro / CD presentation at Jazz Toons, Basel, starting 6:30 PM |
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