Weber Iago

Weber Iago: Piano Masters Series, Volume 3

by Dan Bilawsky
October 8, 2012

Clarity in sound and format link volumes two and three of Adventure Music's Piano Masters Series, but the artists showcased on these solo dates bear little resemblance to one another. Pianist Philippe Baden Powell, who was featured on Piano Masters Series, Volume 2 (Adventure Music, 2012), laid out a diverse piano portfolio filled with classic jazz fare ("Giant Steps") and nods to famous Brazilians (i.e. Caetano Veloso). Melody and rhythm powered his performances and a sense of relatively clear structural ...

Weber Iago: Os Filhos do Vento

by John Kelman
October 1, 2004

With his Adventure Music début, Os Filhos do Vento (Children of the Wind), pianist/composer Weber Iago links together three of his consuming passions--jazz, classical and Brazilian music--into a rich blend that alludes to all without resting particularly in any one camp. Instead, he creates a sound that displays its broad roots while managing to be personal and specific.

Iago's jazz roots seem to reside in more eclectic territory. One clear influence is the genre-busting group Oregon, and it is, therefore, ...

Masha Campagne - Like Water, Like Air - Featuring: Guinga, Hendrik Meurkens, Weber Iago - Set To Release November 6, 2012

Source: Kari-On Productions
October 11, 2012

Vocalist, Songwriter, Producer Moscow-born vocalist Masha Campagne spent her formative years studying cello and piano at the famed Gnessin State Musical College. Her grandfather, Matthew Fayans, an accomplished multi-reed player introduced her to jazz and bossa nova music. Whether attending his shows with the 25-piece Metropole Big Band Orchestra or delving into his extensive LP collection Campagne had a host of early influences, among them Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Tom Jobim. “My grandfather was a true jazz ...
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SEVA (featuring Hristo Vitchev And Weber Iago) Live At "Downtown Jazz" - Redwood City, CA - July 2nd / 6:00pm

Source: Hristo Vitchev
June 28, 2012

July 2nd | Modern Jazz 6:00pm - 8:00pm 2600 Block of Broadway SEVA (featuring Hristo Vitchev and Weber Iago) SEVA is a modern jazz formation combining elements of classical, folk, rock, latin, and world music under the umbrella of the jazz sensibility and seeks to explore vibrant and distant harmonic landscapes with their modern and sophisticated sound. SEVA was formed in late 2010 by Bulgarian modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev and Brazilian (Latin Grammy Nominee) piano ...
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Hristo Vitchev / Weber Iago / Christian Tamburr - "Heartmony 3" - Live At "Bach And Dynamite" on June 17

Source: Hristo Vitchev
May 24, 2012

Bulgarian modern Jazz Guitarist/Composer Hristo Vitchev presents the music from his latest and critically acclaimed record “HEARTMONY" with Brazilian piano sensation and Latin Grammy Nominee Weber Iago and virtuoso vibraphonist Downbeat award winner Christian Tamburr. SUNDAY, JUNE 17th 4:30pm BACH DANCING AND DYNAMITE 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA $35 Reviews of the Heartmony CD: “If ever there were a marriage between classical music and jazz then this Heartmony is it. ...
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SEVA (featuring Hristo Vitchev and Weber Iago) at Club Fox on December 1st

Source: Hristo Vitchev
November 14, 2011

Thursday, December 1st 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) Tickets: $14 adv / $16 door. SEVA was formed in late 2010 by Bulgarian modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev and Brazilian piano sensation Weber Iago. Vitchev and Iago have a long musical relationship as band mates in the Hristo Vitchev Quartet and Quintet, the Vitchev / Iago Project, Joe DeRose and Amici as well as special guest appearances by Hristo with the Weber Iago quartet. All of their ...
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SEVA Featuring Hristo Vitchev and Weber Iago "LIVE" at Piedmont Piano Co. (Oakland) on June 3rd

Source: Hristo Vitchev
May 16, 2011

SEVA is a modern jazz formation combining elements of classical, folk, rock, latin, and world music under the umbrella of the jazz sensibility and seeks to explore vibrant and distant harmonic landscapes with their modern and sophisticated sound. http://www.sevatheband.com/ SEVA was formed in late 2010 by Bulgarian modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev and Brazilian piano sensation Weber Iago. Vitchev and Iago have a long musical ...relationship as band mates in the Hristo Vitchev Quartet and Quintet, the Vitchev / Iago ...
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Vocalist Ron Kaplan Releases 'Saloon' (The Ron Kaplan*Weber Iago Album) on Kapland Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2005

Aptly entitled, this session embraces the musical perennials of a long ago era. Remniscent of a distant time and place, these classic selections are sure to awaken the intimacy of a nostalgic moment from the past. alluring, enchanting, and provocative with a backdrop of clanking glassware, ringing registers, soft whispers, and occasional lauhter, we are invited to embrace an abiance common to the milieu... Saloon. Santa Cruz vocalist Ron Kaplan's musical style is reminiscent of the great jazz vocalists of ...
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