Jazzier Sundays with the Asia Pacific Jazz Ensemble at MLH

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The popular Governors Jazz Sunday Brunch at MLH just got jazzier every last Sunday of the month. Sunday, 25 March from 11a.m. to 3p.m. at the Terrace will be upbeat with The Asia Pacific Jazz ensemble, professionals performing in true spirit.

What could be better than feasting on delectables from the premier culinary destination and a top notch Jazz Trio at the Iconic heritage hotel! Popular Pianist Eshantha Peiris who after arriving in Sri Lanka has been actively involved in the local music scene. Having grown up in Colombo, Eshantha owes his musical foundations to his teachers Ramya de Livera Perera and Ananda Dabare, and to his involvement with the St. Joseph’s College choir. A talent-development sponsorship from Prima Ceylon Ltd. allowed him to attend New York University’s Steinhardt School from 2003-2008, where he earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Performance and Composition, studying with Eduardus Halim, Marc Consoli, Mark Adamo and Jim McNeely. Drummer Dr Sumudi Suraweera: aka as Sum has been a performing jazz musician in New Zealand for ten years where he collaborated with various Lankan and Kiwi groups and artists and performed in his own ensembles including the Serendib Sextet and Baliphonics.

Double Bassist Isaac Smith: New Zealand born musician and composer with a passion for improvised and creative music who states that the double bass owns him. All three are highly qualified musicians and teachers from Musicmatters (www.musicmatterssrilanka.com) in Colombo and dedicated to music of the most sublime and sensitive nature.

Anura Dewapura states, “We have not forgotten the kids so we have ice carvers in action. Lots of ice cream for the kids and indeed getting a real feel to music whilst enjoying a delicious spread of brunch food.”