A remarkable star of the international jazz scene, blending European influences with her Caribbean roots: Cuban singer, pianist, and composer Jany McPherson arrives in Cagliari this Saturday for her only Sardinian date , joined on stage by the other members of her Trio . This special event comes just a few days after her performance with Yumi Ito, which features a double set at the jazz club on Via del Pozzetto 9 , first at 8:30 PM and then at 10:00 PM .
Born in Guantánamo, McPherson began her career as a pianist and arranger for the Cuban Orquesta Anacaona , a historic all-female group since 1932, after working with legendary performer Omara Portuondo . At twenty-three, she emigrated to France, where she caught the attention of producer Yves Chamberland , with whom she recorded a record that was nominated for the Cubadisco International Award for Best Contemporary Album. Since then, the artist has collaborated with renowned musicians such as Mino Cinelu , Andy Narell , and Orlando “Maraca” Valle , shared the stage with members of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club , and performed at the world's most prestigious theaters alongside John McLaughlin .
On stage tomorrow with Ronald Moran on double bass and Dario Congedo on drums, the intense, refined concert led by voice and piano explores McPherson's repertoire , where the sonic tradition of Cuba blends with European jazz sensibilities, improvisation and solid songwriting, also witnessed by the works " Solo Piano! " (2020), recorded in Rome, and the latest " A Long Way " (2023), with which he debuted at the Blue Note in Milan last year, after having already graced the stages of the United States, Finland, Mexico, China, Peru, Colombia and more.