This is the first edition of the ‘OFF’ Festival – 5 free concerts in 5 different venues on the island, endorsed by the Malta Jazz Festival. These peripheral events will showcase mainly local talent, with foreign participation as well. Some of the featured artists include vocalist Francesca Galea, percussionist Charles Gatt, saxophone player Robin Nicaise, young talent Carlo Muscat and established saxophone player Walter Vella with his world jazz project “Trania”. A masterclass at the Euro Institute of Music in Hamrun by the jazz festival director and musician Sandro Zerafa will open the Fringe Activities.
9th July – 10.00 am
Masterclass by Malta Jazz Festival director and jazz musician Sandro Zerafa
Euro Institute for Music and Arts, 631 St. Joseph High Street, Hamrun
www.euroinstitutemalta.com Tel. 21226555
11th July – 09.00pm
Carlo Muscat trio (saxophone/standards trio)
Coach and Horses Pub, Valley Road, Msida.
coachandhorsesmalta@gmail.com Tel. 99848199
12th July – 08.00pm
Walter Vella ‘Trania’ (world/ethno-jazz)
Juul’s Reggae and Chill-Out Bar
7 Triq San Guzepp, St. Julian’s
Tel: 99898444
13th July – 8.00pm
Francesca Galea (brazilian jazz/bossa nova)
Trabuxu Bistro, South Street Valletta
www.trabuxu.com.mt Tel : 21220357
17th July – 9.00pm
Robin Nicaise trio (saxophone/jazz standards)
Bridge Bar, East Street, Valletta
18th July – 8.00pm
Charles Gatt vibraphone trio (jazz standards)
Taverna Sugu , Triq Papa Alessandru VII, Vittoriosa
Tel : 27881122 / 77881122
www.sugu.com.mt
