Bansko Jazz Fest 2008: The Official Programme

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8 August
Friday

19:30h. Opening Ceremony - stage “Nikola Vaptzarov”
1. Vassil Petrov and Band of Bulgarian National Radio conducted by maestro Yanko Miladinov and special guests Mery Taneva, Bulgaria and Ben Cross, UK
2. Tavijian Brothers trio and guest vocal Eva, Macedonia - Diran Tavitjan (piano), Garo Tavitjan (drums), Alexander Ikonomov (bass), Eva (vocals)
3. Nona Yotova Band, Bulgaria - Nona Yotova (vocal), Dani Milev (guitar), Lili Yoncheva (tabla, percussion), Kalin Veliov (drums), Michael Shishkov (guitar), Martin Doykin (bass), Valchan Valchanov (oboe);

9 August
Saturday

16:00h. Stage “Royal Towers”
1. Stefka Onikian and George Borissov Sextet, Bulgaria - Stefka Onikian (vocal), George Borissov (trombone), Jasen Obretenov (piano), Ventzi Blagoev (trumpet), Atanas Stoichev (tenor saxophone), Jurii Bojinov (bass), Krum Kalutchev (drums/Vocal)
2. Gerd Baier (piano) and Philipp Gutbrod (drums) duo, Germany – US
3. Stoyan Royanov Ya-Ya and Yes or No band, Bulgaria – Stoyan Royanov Ya Ya (clarinet, vocals), George Borissov (trombone), Atanas Stoichev (tenor saxophone), Rosen Vatev (drums), Kiril Kojushkov (bass), Patia Sashova (vocal), Elena Brusarska (vocal)
19.30 h. Stage “Nikola Vaptzarov”
1. Soon Kim Quartet, Japan - Soon Kim (alto sax), Akira Ando (double bass), Lenjes Robinson (drums), Antonio Kama ( guitar)
2. Keiko (piano, vocal), Japan
3. Camelia Todorova (vocal), Antoni Donchev (piano) , George Donchev (bass), Dimitar Semov (drums), Bulgaria
4. Joachim Mencel Trio, Poland - Joachim Mencel (piano), Sebastian Frankiewicz (drums), Andgei Swies (bass)
5. The Israeli Ethnical Ensamble, Israel - Talya G.A. Solan (vocal), Yochai Cohen (percussion), Yaniv Taichman (guitar), Vitaly Podolsky (accordion);

10 August
Sunday

11.00h. Hall “Come prima” at hotel Kempinski Grand Arena
1. Keiko (piano, vocal), Japan
16:00h. Stage “Royal Towers”
1. Diliana Georgieva (vocal), Simeon Shterev (flute), Antoni Donchev (piano), George Donchev (bass), Dimitar Semov (drums), Bulgaria
2. Mind trips, Bulgaria - Alexander Georgiev (guitar), Bourian Maslev (bass), Iasmin Isinov (keyboards), Vladimir Mitin (trumpet), Panaiot Nikolov (percussion), Stefan Tsekov (drums), Rosena Dralcheva (vocals)
19:30h. stage “Nikola Vaptzarov”
1. Denis Shulgin quartet, Russia – Denis Shulgin (violin), Gaidar Mark (double bass), Aleksei Najarov (piano), Petar Talii (drums)
2. Freddy Cole, USA - Freddy Cole (piano, vocal), Randy Napoleon (guitar), Elias Bailey (bass), Curtis Boyd (drums)
3. Dirty Purchase and Amalia, Bulgaria – Hristoslav Galileev – Galio (el. bass), Nikolay Radev (drums), Ludmil Stoynev ( keybords, guitar, violin), Ivan Lechev (guitar, violin), Michael Yossifov (trumpet), Velislav Stoyanov (trombone), Vasil Entchev (saxophone), Emil Mintchev (vocal), Amalia Georgieva (vocal)

11 August
Monday

Day of a German and Austrain Jazz
19:30 Stage ”Nikola Vaptzarov”
1. Swing Stars, Germany – Peter Pokorny (trompet, vocal), Heiner Muckenberger (trombone, vocal), Detlef Muhleck (clarinet, tenorsaxophone), Wilfried Juterbock (piano), Rudi Blasing (bass), Reinhard Kuckert (drums, vocal)
2. Side Steps, Germany - Ulli Wehrmann (vocal), Walter Dieterle (guitar), Otmar Prokein (drums), Franz Basler (bass), Gerd Baier (piano)
3. Merry Poppins, Austria - David Lageder (vocals), Thomas Aichinger (guitar), Mathias Vorauer (double bass), Robert Aichinger (drums), Herbert Konighofer (sax, percussion), Markus Marageter (B3 organ)
4. Eight Wheel Drive, Germany - Wolfgang „Pannas“ Dannecker (keyboard, vocal), Manni Schmelzer (trombone), Clive Fenton (trumpet), Jos Wetzels (trumpet), Achim Rietzler (saxophone), Wolfgang “Dufte” Albers (guitar), Pete Brough (guitar), Rene Putz (drums), Chris Schmitt (vocal), Wilfried „Willie“ Bergen (bass)

12 August
Tuesday

19:30 Stage ”Nikola Vaptzarov”
1. Milcho Leviev (piano), Viki Almazidu (vocal), Ventzi Blagoev (trompet), Bulgaria - Greece
2. The Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra, Serbia - Vladimir Rackovic (banjo, vocal), Sava Matic (trumpet), Bodin Draskoci (trombone), Ljubisa Paunic (soprano sax), Aleksandar Miletic (piano), Ivan Maximovic (bass), Milos Milosavljevic (drums) and special guest Bobana Djordjevic (vocal)
3. Orchestra International du VETEX, Belgium - Ruben Deprez (trombone), Tomas Bulcaen (trombone), Benoit Blanc (trombone), Thomas Morzewski (trumpet), Matthieu Lévècqu (trumpet), Jan Cuvelier (trumpet), Loes Coolen (trumpet), Tom Lampaert (trumpet), Jacob Willem (baritone saxophone), Fred Duret (sousaphone), Max Cotteloin ( percussion), Tony Decruyenaere (percussion), Annelies Remaut (bass, drums), Michiel Deblauwe (clarinet), Juliette Bastin (clarinet), Lionel Raepsaet (saxophone), Ine Deblauwe ( flute), Jean-Baptiste Lison (accordion)
4. Tarana with special guests Theodosii Spassov, Netherlands – Bulgaria - Frantz von Chossy (piano, keyboards & laptop), Tomas Merlo (bass), Sjahin During (percussion), Ozhan Ocikbas (saxophone, vocals), Borislav Petrov (drums), Alex Simu (saxophone, clarinet), Thodosii Spassov (kaval);

13 August
Wednesday

16:00 h. Stage “Royal Towers”
1. David Diakov (guitar), student at New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria
2. Rachel Row (vocal) and Kink, Bulgaria
3. Eftekasat, Egypt – Amro Salah (piano, keyboards), Samer George (bass), Amr Khairy “Mestar” (drums), Ousso (guitar), Mohamed Medhat (violin), Hany Bedair (percussion)
19:30 h. Stage “Nikola Vaptzarov”
1. Hilda Kazasyan (vocal), Theodosii Spassov (kaval), Petar Saltchev (vocal), Rumen Toskov (piano), Hristo Yotsov (drums), Veselin Veselinov – Eco (double bass), Bulgaria
2. Giovanca, Netherlands - Giovanca Ostiana (vocal), Rory “Kofi Anonymous” Ronde (guitar), Tim Dudek (drums), Danny La Haye (bass), Eelco Topper (keyboard), Tahirah Sabayo (backing vocals), Sietske Morsch (backing vocals)
3. Palyrria, Greece - Tsiko (electro and acoustic percussion), Dr Aja (bass, synth, percussion) K. Haller (laptop, effects), Pan Kaperneka (vocals, traditional flutes, sax), Andreas Arvanitis (lyre), Strider (clarinet, gaida), Erifily (dancer), VJ Nisidis (video Projections)

The organization may change the schedule at any time.