BÉLA FLECK, considered the premier banjo player in the world, brought his Africa Project to Caramoor in 2009. The genre-busting Fleck, winner of 14 Grammy Awards ®, has been nominated in more different categories than anyone in Grammy® history. Hear Béla’s latest project as he reveals the jazz side of his multiple musical personalities in brilliant collaboration with the MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO, led by Roberts on piano, with Jason Marsalis on drums and Rodney Jordan on bass, and known around the world for their signature, virtuosic trio style. The Trio reciprocates by visiting Béla’s more traditional musical geography.
Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio had obviously spent a lot of time working together, but there was still an improvisational, what's-going-to-happen-next feeling to the entire show. After a stunning rendition of "Lullaby of Birdland", Fleck picked up a microphone: “I’ve never been terrified in such a friendly way before." - Bill Dawers (Savannah Unplugged)
Concert Location: Venetian Theater, at Caramoor
