Haitian Jazz and Multi-Talented Tiga Jean-Baptiste August 3, 2008

Tiga Jean-Baptiste
Haitian Jazz Musician

"Tiga Jean-Baptiste is a multi-talented and accomplished young Haitian musician. Born into a family deeply-rooted in traditional Haitian artistic_expression,Tiga is continuing his family legacy, while simultaneously reaching out to embrace other cultures."

"Tiga began drumming at his father side at the age of three. He also accompanied Bonga on his travels throughout the Haitian countryside, learning many different regional drumming styles. While still in his early teens, Tiga also began studying music with Thurgot Theodat, a Haitian jazz saxophonist. Tiga quickly learned circular breathing technique from Thurgot, which not only enhanced his playing of traditional Haitian bamboo & tin wind instruments (called Vaksinn and Kone) but also led Tiga to Australian Didjeridoo, another instrument he has now mastered."

"Tigas musical journey has also led him to the Shona Mbira from Zimbabwe. Within a few short years of picking up the instrument, Tiga has already gone on to perform with two of Zimbabwes biggest exponents of Mbira-based music: Thomas Mapfumo and Stella Chiweshe. In his short but already illustrious music career, Tiga has toured Miami with Grace Jones in a duo live performances, and toured Japan with the Tet Kale Orchestra."

"On the Haitian music scene, Tiga has performed and recorded with many of Haitias finest, including Bonga, Emeline Michel, famed Haitian dancer/choreographer Jean-Leon Destine, Haitian jazz groups Buyu Ambroise & the Blues in Red Band and Mozayik, and avant-garde guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly."

"James Tiga Jean-Baptiste is a uniquely talented Haitian artist whose star is surely rising."

Saturday Night

August 3rd, 2008
Dinner: 5pm-11pm

Showtime:
9:00 PM $10 ADM

Solomon's Porch | 307 Stuyvesant Ave. | Brooklyn | NY | 11233
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For reservations, please call 718 919 8001

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