Kinan Azmeh CityBand

On February 7 at 7:30pm, Kinan Azmeh returns to The Broad Stage with his CityBand for a fusion of Arabic, jazz, world and classical influences. A GRAMMY® Award-winner as a member of the Silk Road Ensemble, Azmeh has been hailed as a “virtuoso” and “intensely soulful” by The New York Times. His utterly distinctive sound across different musical genres has gained him international recognition as a clarinetist and composer.
Formed in 2006 in New York City, the Kinan Azmeh CityBand immediately gained recognition for their virtuosic and high energy performance, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike.
With this New York ensemble, Azmeh strives to reach a balance between classical music, jazz, and the music of his homeland, Syria. Azmeh’s expressive clarinet meets Kyle Sanna’s rustic guitar, soaring at times over the dynamic and volatile backdrop of John Hadfield’s percussion and Josh Myers’ double bass. Each band member has come from varied backgrounds to add their personal flair to this ensemble, resulting in a thoroughly exciting and rewarding listening experience.
Their recent album Elastic City has toured the US, Canada, France, England, Germany, Holland, Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey.
Tickets, starting at $45, are on sale at www.thebroadstage.org or by calling 310-434-3200.