JazzFest White Plains | Francois Moutin & Kavita Shah Duo | FREE

33 Church Street,White Plains NY 10601

15 September, 2022

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French bass virtuoso François Moutin and adventurous New York-born vocalist Kavita Shah will take listeners on an improvisational journey across both lyric-driven and wordless jazz standards and original music. François Moutin is a Paris-born virtuosic bassist who received a doctorate in Physics at the age of 24 before choosing to become a professional musician. He was a member of the legendary Martial Solal Trio. At 29, he began co-leading the Quintet Moutin with his twin brother Louis, a project which later evolved into the Moutin Reunion Quartet. He has performed in every important European jazz festival, and toured in over 30 countries around the world. Kavita Shah is a vocalist, composer and lifelong New Yorker hailed by NPR for her “amazing dexterity for musical languages.” Like Moutin, Shah studied languages and literature at Harvard University before pursuing a Master’s in Jazz at Manhattan School of Music. She was named DownBeat Magazine’s Best Graduate Jazz Vocalist in 2012 and won the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award in 2013. * For the safety of all audience, musicians, and staff, proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry to Downtown Music concerts. The events will take place in accordance with New York State and local health department guidelines. *JazzFest White Plains is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. For its 11th year, JazzFest White Plains remains true to its roots, presenting jazz from an outstanding roster of Westchester and NYC musicians. From September 14-18, we welcome audiences back to see established jazz greats, as well as rising stars who are carrying jazz in new directions. Our 2022 programs will be presented in-person and virtually over four days. Visit artswestchester.org to see the full lineup. A partnership between ArtsWestchester, the City of White Plains and the White Plains BID, JazzFest has become a signature White Plains event presenting free and affordable jazz experiences to jazz enthusiasts from Westchester and beyond. #WPJAZZFEST A complete guide for JazzFest White Plains 2022 can be found at artsw.org/jazzfest Stay up-to-date on cultural art events in Westchester by signing up to receive our weekly digital newsletter Arts(e)News and monthly digital newspaper ArtsNews at artsw.org/subscribe. For more arts and cultural in Westchester County, visit artsw.org.