Max De Aloe Quartet
A journey through the great traditions of jazz, with refined arrangements and the complicity of three exceptional musicians, at "La Grenz" in Moena
The culture and music association "La Grenz" opens the doors of its club in anticipation of the Dolomiti Ski Jazz festival, scheduled from 7 to 16 March. In an informal and friendly atmosphere, which has always distinguished this iconic club in Moena, musicians and audience will come together to spend an evening of good music, immersed in the tradition that has seen some of the greatest artists of the international jazz scene perform on this stage.
Max De Aloe is considered one of the most active jazz harmonica players in Europe, also known as an accordionist. He has collaborated, live and in the studio, with the likes of Kurt Rosenwinkel, Adam Nussbaum, Enrico Pieranunzi, Paolo Fresu, Enrico Rava, John Helliwell (Supertramp), Bill Carrothers and many others. With over 60 CDs to his credit, 18 of them as leader, he has created soundtracks for theatre and documentaries, collaborating with poets and directors such as Beppe Severgnini, Lella Costa and Giovanni Veronesi. His career has taken him to perform on all five continents, from Europe and Africa to Australia and South America. In the pop field, he has worked with Mauro Pagani and Massimo Ranieri, participating in events such as the Pino Daniele tribute, "PINO È", at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples. In 2014 he was a guest on Rai Uno's live show with Ranieri and Federico Buffa's musical alter ego in the programme Federico Buffa racconta storie mondiali on Sky. Max De Aloe is also a renowned teacher: founder of the Centro Espressione Musicale in Gallarate, he has published manuals such as the Method for Chromatic Harmonica, published by SHER MUSIC. He has directed the Gallarate Jazz Festival for 13 editions and is currently the artistic director of MutaMenti, a festival set in the castles and places of art of Massa Carrara. With an innovative approach and a career full of awards, including the Jazz It Award for five consecutive years, Max De Aloe promises a refined and unforgettable musical experience.
Music band: Max De Aloe (chromatic harmonica and accordion), Roberto Gorgazzini (piano), Roberto Dellantonio (double bass), Enrico Tommasini (drums).
Free admission with Arci membership card (15 Euro - can be purchased on site). The venue can be reached by car.
