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Kolkata jazz lovers, are you ready for Jazzfest ‘24?

From classic to modern jazz, drive away Friday the 13th spooks with some soulful music this December

What are your plans for Friday the 13th this year? Do you want to add some music to make the spooky day melodious? Then add Jazzfest 2024 to your calendar. The three-day-long line-up is back in Kolkata, and here’s what we know:

• Day one starts with Paddy Quartet who will pay tribute to John Coltrane, followed by Kubo Wojick Trio who will present modern jazz with a touch of contemporary flair. Ending the powerpacked day will be German powerhouse Malstrom, bringing the avant-garde feels.

• Day two has Datascape, an ensemble of Indian electronic jazz artistes, who will blend their symphonies together. The music line-up also has Copenhagen Calcutta Connection, featuring Indian and Danish artistes, along with Silvan Joray Quartet, who are regulars at the Lincoln Centre in New York.

• It all peaks on day three with Indian group The Jazz collective taking to the stage. Following them will be Kolkata-based The Big Other performing gypsy jazz paying homage to their inspiration Django Reinhardt. The day will also feature Khamira, an ensemble of Welsh and Indian artistes. The last act will be Hillai Govreen & Friends, with Govreen joining Swiss and Indian artistes.

What: Jazz Fest 2024

When: December 13-15

Where: The Dalhousie Institute, Jhowtala Road

Tickets: Rs. 999

Get your tickets here: https://jazzfest.in/tickets/

—Debrup Chaudhuri