Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates and SriLankan Airlines, is sponsoring the third concert in Dubai’s first annual Blue Note Jazz Nights Series with a concert by percussionist Trilok Gurtu.
Run in association with Blue Note Records/EMI, the concert will take place at the Fairmont Hotel’s Barajeel Ballroom on Tuesday 29th November.
A master of Indian tabla music as well as western drumming, Trilok plays in a unique, east-west drum style. He is also a visionary composer whose musical adventurousness has led him to creative fusions of Indian music, jazz, rock, classical, and ethnic music from all over the world.
Trilok is well known in the international jazz community through his collaborations with Don Cherry, John McLaughlin, Joe Zawinul, and Pat Metheny, while remaining close to his Indian origins in his work with Zakir Hussein.
Trilok has recorded many albums and received numerous prestigious nominations and awards including:
ª Best Percussionist in DownBeat's Critics Poll 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000 & 2001
ª Best Artist - Asia/Pacific Nominee, BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards 2002, 2003, 2004
ª Carlton Television's Multicultural Music Award 2001
ª Best Percussionist in Drum magazine’s Readers Poll 1999
Brian Labelle, Skywards’ Vice President, said: “The Blue Note Jazz Nights Series has proven popular with jazz aficionados for the past two concerts and I am sure this latest concert by Trilok Gurtu will continue to enthral.”
This is the third of 10 events over the coming year that will feature Blue Note Records artists, in addition to other jazz luminaries, including Sonny Rollins, Diane Reeves and Herbie Hancock.
The concert includes the option of attending a gala dinner before the performance. Doors open at 1930 with dinner served from 2030hrs. The concert starts at 2200hrs. Tickets are also available for the concert only and priced at Dhs150. Bookings can be made by telephoning the Fairmont Hotel.
About Skywards
Now celebrating five successful years, the Skywards frequent flyer programme of Emirates and SriLankan Airlines is widely known as best-in-class for its dedication in delivering benefits to its members which go far beyond just the travel experience.
More than 1.6 frequent travellers across the globe have joined Skywards since its launch in 2000. The two key drivers of the programme are commitment to innovation and superior customer service.
Members earn Skywards Miles on every flight with Emirates, SriLankan Airlines and its partner airlines. They can also earn Miles when staying at Skywards’ partner hotels, and using the services of other partners for car hire, and leisure activities and when using co-branded credit cards in association with banks.
Rewards for a passenger's loyalty and business include free flights and upgrades to hundreds of destinations, plus free leisure activities and quality goods.
With three tiers of membership – Blue, Silver and Gold - members can enjoy more privileges the higher their membership tier. Tier miles are accumulated whenever they fly with Emirates and SriLankan. Privileges include wait-list priority for all tiers, with priority check-in and airport lounge access for Gold and Silver members.
