In his final degree show, MMus (Performance and Related Studies) student Swarnavo Datta blends electronic music elements within an acoustic post-jazz performance.

Swarnavo Datta is a Post-Jazz drummer from India who believes in building sonic narratives through his performances. His performance will capture the essence of his myriad musical influences, weaving together jazz, funk, improvised electronic rhythms, and nuances of Indian Classical music. Primarily showcasing a repertoire of Amyt Datta’s compositions, blending electronic music elements within an acoustic post-jazz performance.

His performance will feature Agneesh Dutta and Joel Dunning on guitar, Jamie Benzies on bass, Olek Nixon on bass synth and electronics, Yazmin Faraj on Vocals and Boudhayan Nag on spoken words.

Programme:
“Camellia” from Ambiance de Danse by Amyt Datta (b. 1960)
“Transoxiana” from Red Plant by Amyt Datta
“Ironic Bironic” from Ambiance de Danse by Amyt Datta and Jivraj Singh (b.1987)
“Temple Dancer” and “Palootam” from The Dance of the Diaspora by PINKNOISE, Jayashree Singh
(d. 2018) and Amyt Datta

Free, all welcome. This performance is being held in the George Wood Theatre, and will be recorded for later broadcast on our youtube channel.