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Donny McCaslin (USA), Jason Lindner (USA) and Latvian Radio Big Band

Latvian Radio Big Band will be joined on stage by two jazz heavyweights from the USA - saxophonist Donny McCaslin and keyboardist Jason Lindner - at the Saxophonia festival.

Saxophonist, composer and multiple Grammy Award nominee Donny McCaslin is one of the most sought-after musicians in New York and has performed with countless jazz stars throughout his career, including the renowned Maria Schneider Orchestra. In 2016, the Donny McCaslin Jazz Quartet, featuring Saxophonia's other guest Jason Lindner, played an important role in David Bowie's latest album, Blackstar, whose jazz-infused sound is largely due to Donny McCaslin's saxophone and Jason Lindner's keyboard playing.

Jason Lindner is one of New York's most exciting keyboardists and producers of the moment, a sculptor of electronic sounds who has always been fascinated by working with large ensembles, finding new musical paths and experimenting with sound, instrumentation and rhythm.

Both musicians' work has been greatly influenced by their encounter with David Bowie and their work on the album Blackstar, and Saxophonia visitors will also be able to feel the echoes of this collaboration - the concert will feature excerpts from recent Danny McCaslin albums arranged for big band by Jason Lindner as well as new, unreleased compositions.