Duo Laroo/Byrd [* CT Folk presents *]
CT Folk presents Duo Laroo/Byrd: World-renowned trumpeter Saskia Laroo and international pianist/vocalist Warren Byrd together create a smorgasbord of music for a wide palette of occasions from the grand gala-fest to the intimate hang. Whether performing dance classics, the American songbook, hot afro-Latin grooves, or their own catchy, poignant originals, this unique duo can manifest as a soothing background pad, a party-rousing tandem, or a grand showpiece. Laroo and Byrd can unleash their potent charm anywhere anytime. Duo Laroo/Byrd performs mainly original material and a few special selected songs by other composers, coming from their album "Two of a Kind", as well as new unrecorded music. Line up: -Saskia Laroo - trumpet, vocals, alto sax [and upright / electric bass] -Warren Byrd - piano and/or keyboard, vocals [ and bongos / percussion ]