Feb. 17 – Regina Carter in Napa

Regina Carter’s Reverse Thread

Friday, February 17, 8pm
Napa Valley Opera House: NVOH.org \\ 707.226.7372
$25 / $35 / $40 >$5 discount with promo code: JAZZY

When preeminent violinist Regina Carter made the decision to record an album primarily of African folk tunes, she created a great challenge for herself: how do you take beautiful traditional music and infuse it with a contemporary feel while remaining true to its past — and then, not compromise its beauty?

Her newest release, Reverse Thread, brilliantly responds to the challenge. She’ll be backed by her unique band featuring the African Kora (played by Yacouba Sissiko) plus accordion, bass, guitar and percussion.

Reverse Thread also embraces music of the African Diaspora. As but one example, “Un Aguinaldo” skillfully layers the rhythmic aspects of African music with harmonies originating in India and Puerto Rico.

Carter shared the stage with other jazz greats at the finale of our 2007 Healdsburg Jazz Festival in a show people still talk about. Here’s a great opportunity to see her again, or for the first time, as she continues exploring the role of jazz in world music.

As a special offering for Healdsburg Jazz Festival friends and fans, the Napa Valley Opera House is offering a $5 discount when you purchase your ticket with the promo code: JAZZY.

You can purchase tickets at the Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa; or online at this link.