This is the first edition of the ‘OFF’ Festival – five free concerts in five different venues on the island, endorsed by the Malta Jazz Festival.

These peripheral events will showcase mainly local talent, with foreign participation as well. Some of the featured artists include vocalist Francesca Galea, percussionist Charles Gatt, saxophone player Robin Nicaise, young talent Carlo Muscat and established saxophone player Walter Vella with his world jazz project “Trania”. A masterclass at the Euro Institute of Music in Hamrun by the jazz festival director and musician Sandro Zerafa will open the Fringe Activities.

• 9 July at 10am

Masterclass by Malta Jazz Festival director and jazz musician Sandro Zerafa - Euro Institute for Music and Arts, 631 St. Joseph High Street, Hamrun

www.euroinstitutemalta.com

Tel: 21226555

• 11 July at 9pm

Carlo Muscat trio (saxophonestandards trio) - Coach and Horses Pub, Valley Road, Msida.

[email protected] Tel: 99848199

• 12 July – 8pm

Walter Vella ‘Trania’ (world/

ethno-jazz) - Juul’s Reggae and Chill-Out Bar, 7 Triq San Guzepp, St. Julian’s

Tel: 99898444

• 13 July at 8pm

Francesca Galea (brazilian jazz/bossa nova) - Trabuxu Bistro, South Street Valletta

www.trabuxu.com.mt

Tel: 21220357

• 17 July at 8pm

Robin Nicaise trio (saxophon/jazz standards) - Bridge Bar, East Street, Valletta

• 18 July at 8pm

Charles Gatt vibraphone trio (jazz standards) - Taverna Sugu , Triq Papa Alessandru VII

www.sugu.com.mt

Tel: 27881122, 77881122