American saxophonist and composer Patrick Bartley is scheduled to perform in Sofia with his quartet to celebrate International Jazz Day. The performance will take place at Hall 3 of the National Palace of Culture (NDK) on Thursday, April 30, as part of the Salon des Arts at NDK. The event is co-organized by the Festivals in Bulgaria Association, NDK, Jazz FM Radio, and Sofia’s National Academy of Music.
During the visit, the American quartet will also conduct a workshop for local Bulgarian jazz musicians. The performance will feature original music by Bartley from his unrecorded project, New Visions. Patrick Bartley, born in 1993, began playing the clarinet in third grade before switching to the saxophone in high school.
He made his first professional recording at the age of 17. Bartley has established a notable career, collaborating with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, and Jon Batiste. He has performed at major venues including Madison Square Garden and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and appeared on television programs like “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Furthermore, Bartley was twice invited to the Grammy Recording Academy’s High School Ensemble and composed music for a concert series at the Museum of Modern Art in New York at Wynton Marsalis’s request.
Critics have noted that Bartley’s music successfully integrates the jazz tradition with contemporary influences, incorporating elements of funk, soul, and Japanese pop culture. This fusion results in a dynamic performance style that appeals to both traditional jazz enthusiasts and new audiences.
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