Flaming Hot Flamenco Jazz Coming to Stuart in June
May 19th, 2008
Stuart, FL – (May 19, 2008) Back by popular demand, Eric Hansen and his brand of hot ‘n sexy flamenco jazz will be returning to Stuart’s RiverWalk Stage, Sunday, June 1, 4–7 p.m.
Coming from Miami, Eric Hansen and his band the Hansenhaus Sextet offer up a sexy and contemporary blend of Flamenco music married with jazz and classical music and including some exotic rhythms from Latin America and Middle East percussion for added flavor. At a young age, Eric always had a fondness for classical, jazz and flamenco music, the music of Carlos Montoya and Andres Segovia struck a chord with him. But now his influences come from all over, including pop culture. In 2005 Eric released the critically acclaimed, ‘Across the Universe: A Beatles Journey’, where he combines traditional flamenco with his not so traditional interpretations of classic Beatles tunes.
The RiverWalk Jazz series found Eric Hansen through the suggestion of downtown retailer John Bella from Bella Jewelry and Gifts where among other things he sells music. “Eric Hansen is one of our best sellers. I learned about Eric from his previous record label when they sent me a demo CD. I was hooked and placed an order immediately.”
When asked if he had a favorite CD of Eric’s, John Bella says, “I’m leaning towards Colores de Alma, but the Beatles one is total departure from his regular style and is a lot of fun. I really love them all and look forward to seeing him in person at the RiverWalk Jazz Series.”
For more information about Eric Hansen go to www.nuevo-flamenco.com .
Free to the public the RiverWalk Jazz Series takes place in a beautiful outdoor setting along the St. Lucie River. Fans can come to listen to great jazz by almost all modes of transportation - car, boat and even segway and enjoy the show from either the decked amphitheatre or from the river in their boat. The RiverWalk Stage is located along the St. Lucie River boardwalk at the end of St. Lucie Ave in historic downtown Stuart. RiverWalk Jazz Series a public/private venture between the City of Stuart, Stuart MainStreet, the Downtown Business Association and the Stuart News, takes place on the first Sunday of each month starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. for the summer/fall months For more information regarding the RiverWalk Jazz Series contact the Stuart Parks and Recreation Department at 772-288-5335.
