Duende Libre (www.duendelibre.com) is an award-winning jazz trio whose original music combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa into a “strikingly authentic blend.” Each having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. The result: a euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots, pushing open the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom.  Comprised of core members Alex Chadsey (bandleader and keys), Jeff Busch (percussion) and Farko Dosumov (bass), Duende Libre expands to their quintet version with the addition of award-winning chanteuse Chava Mirel (who, alongside Chadsey, joined Clinton Fearon’s band in 2013) and inimitable tenor Frank Anderson. Formed by deep connections to Jewish and West African styles, the singers’ ebullient and masterful vocal techniques enrich Duende Libre’s live performances with even greater vibrancy.  The band effectively and uniquely calls attention to the space between contemporary jazz traditions and broader musical influences from around the globe. Informed by a cumulative century of devoted study, they answer to this with emphatic (and euphoric) sonic interpretations that effectively enrich the collective language of jazz itself.  Don’t miss a captivating performance in the beautiful confines of Marine View.