Published on Oct 21, 2012

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Genre: Musicals

Dates: Thursday, December 6, 2012

Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Prices: 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 380

Features: David Braid is a Canadian pianist and composer, he's developed a reputation as one of the country's most celebrated jazz players. On December 6th, Braid will perform in Forbidden City Concert Hall Beijing.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Hailed in the Canadian press as "A jazz genius to call our own", Two-time Juno award winning David Braid is among a new generation of Canadian artists making his mark on international stages. Braid has performed across Western Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, Australia, Brazil, the United States and Canada.

Combining harmonic intricacies fundamental to European classical music and the spontaneity of American jazz, Braid's original music engages audiences with melodic lyricism and rhythmic pulses that do not conform neatly to any one musical genre. His work has been described as "refreshingly uncategorizable" (Paris Transatlantic), "wide-ranging, exploratory" (South China Morning Post), "une force poétique" (Le Soleil) and "elegant" (Ottawa Citizen).

Recently awarded Jazz Pianist of the Year in Canada, Braid is also a recipient of SOCAN Composer of the Year, recognizing his output of over eighty works including compositions for solo piano, jazz ensembles, chamber ensembles, and symphony orchestras. He has released nine recordings, garnering six Juno nominations and two Juno awards; he is also a multi-National Jazz Award Winner and a recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts' "JazzID Award."

Tickets for David Braid Piano Recital are Available now!