Ta' Liesse Day 2 | 2024
Malta Jazz Festival 2024
Jes Psaila, The Hinge Project
Guitarist and composer Jes Psaila, after previous projects, formed The Hinge Project, an instrumental fusion quartet captivating audiences with dynamic compositions blending jazz, rock, and catchy melodies. Their self-titled album, recorded in October 2019, showcased their genre-defying sound, culminating in a milestone album launch in October 2021. In 2024, "Causatum" continued their musical journey, unveiling new compositions alongside familiar tracks, celebrated at the Campus Theatre in Valletta.
Jes Psaila: Guitar
Mark Attard: Keyboards
Luke Briffa: Drums
André Micallef: Bass
TRIO GRANDE
Trio Grande is bigger than the average trio: Nate Wood is perhaps the only person in the world able to play at a dazzling level on both drums and bass at the same time. Saxophonist Will Vinson doubles on keyboards and guitarist Gilad Hekselman is renowned for his ability to weave contrapuntal lines across the range of his instrument (and beyond). Together, the three deliver a sound as big and broad as a group twice its size.
Will Vinson: saxophone
Gilad Hekselman: guitar
Ziv Ravitz: drums
Chief Adjuah
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, formerly Christian Scott, is a Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and producer. Mentored by jazz icon Donald Harrison Jr., Adjuah's career spans twelve acclaimed studio albums and pioneering the "Stretch Music" genre. His impact extends beyond music, championing social causes and revolutionizing brass instrument design worldwide
Chief Adjuah: Trumpet
Cecil Alexander: Guitar
Ryoma Takenaga: Bass
Ele Howell: Drums
Weedie Braimah: Percussion