ALBARE
Genres: Post-Fusion Contemporary, Latin Jazz, RnB, Pop, Art Song, Folk, Classic Fusion, Bossa Nova • Morocco

ALBARE is the nom de guerre of Albert Dadon, a virtuoso jazz guitarist with a strong melodic sense and a wealth of global influences. Born in Morocco and raised in Israel and France, Albare first worked as a musician in Paris, before emigrating to Australia at the age of 27. Not only is he well known as a jazz musician but has maintained a highly successful career as he is one of Australia’s preeminent business entrepreneurs. He is undoubtedly a major force in Australian jazz, having directed the Melbourne Jazz Festival for many years and as chairman of the Australian Jazz Awards. In 2008 he received the Order of Australia for his service to the arts. He currently lives in Melbourne but travels the word constantly as part of his business, musical touring and philantropic activities. Albare’s recording career began with a string of ‘acid jazz’ albums for Festival read more...