Royce Hall at UCLA (Los Angeles, CA)
In a meeting of three renowned musicians, Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer perform at UCLA's Royce Hall. Fleck's playing has reinvented the banjo for the modern era; he's won eight Grammy Awards. Hussain, a native of India, is one of the world's premier tabla percussionists; Meyer is among the best classical and bluegrass bassists alive.
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As always our seats were fine and there was no problem with the crowded Will Call line.! And we were so glad we were able to get seats through you because the place was packed.
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These are three very talented musicians. We especially liked Zakir Hussain. However, the music was not as exciting as I had hoped. It was a little too esoteric for me.
Our entire group loved this musical troika. Three magnificant artists performed at the top of their game. Each had the opportunity to share several samples of his personal "exotica" as well as to mesmerize the audience as two or three played in combination. It was such a treat to hear these gentlemen perform at the same concert. I can't wait for the album!
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Regarded as one of the nation's finest concert halls, Royce Hall was the original building on the UCLA campus, completed in 1929. Restored and remodeled after the 1994 earthquake, Royce Hall Auditorium is the primary home of the nation's leading performing arts presenter.
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All virtuosos on their respective instruments, Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer move with ease among the musical arenas of bluegrass, world and classical. Fleck virtually reinvented the image of the banjo: he's been nominated in more different Grammy categories than anyone in history, winning eight times. Stellar bassist, composer and MacArthur Award-winner Meyer has carved out a singular niche, recording with leading classical performers and adding to the repertoire of his often-overlooked instrument. The classical tabla playing of Hussain has made him a national treasure in his native India and a leader in world music globally. These three perform live together for the first time on this concert tour featuring original music from a forthcoming CD.
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