Nguyên Lê is a Vietnamese-French guitarist and composer based in Paris, known for blending jazz improvisation with world music influences, particularly Vietnamese and Asian musical traditions. He has collaborated with numerous international artists and released many acclaimed solo albums exploring the intersection of jazz and electronic sounds.
(4 days)
The eleventh edition of this international multi-genre music festival spans four days across 24 venues in central Brno. The programme includes jazz, world music, folk, rock and classical music, featuring Czech premieres and prominent domestic artists.
The opening concert of the Brno Music Marathon presents the Food project by pianist Omar Sosa and trumpeter Paolo Fresu with guest Nguyên Lê. Acoustic instruments blend with electronics in a musical dialogue about collaboration and sustainability.
Three distinct perspectives on contemporary jazz: Géraldine Cécile Schnyder with her Parley project, experimental Notepecker, and Nguyên Lê Streams Quartet at the Brno Music Marathon.
The closing concert of the Brno Music Marathon features the international Saiyuki Trio, blending Japanese, Indian, and Vietnamese traditions with jazz and improvisation.