American saxophonist and composer Patrick Bartley is scheduled to perform in Sofia with his quartet to commemorate International Jazz Day. According to event organizers, 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 engagement features original music from Bartley’s unrecorded project, New Visions.
Co-organizers of the event include the Festivals in Bulgaria Association, NDK, Jazz FM Radio, and Sofia’s National Academy of Music. In addition to the concert, the American quartet will conduct a workshop with local Bulgarian jazz musicians. Patrick Bartley, born in 1993, began his musical journey playing the clarinet before transitioning to the saxophone in high school, making his first professional recording at age 17.
His career has included collaborations and performances alongside notable artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, and Jon Batiste. Bartley has performed at prestigious venues including Madison Square Garden and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and has appeared on television programs like “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
Throughout his career, Bartley has received recognition, including nominations for the Grammy Recording Academy’s High School Ensemble in 2014. He has also composed music for a concert series at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, commissioned by Wynton Marsalis.
Critics note that Bartley’s music successfully integrates the jazz tradition with influences from funk, soul, and Japanese pop culture, providing a multifaceted performance experience.
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Sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate International Jazz Day.