CultureHouse x This Music presents Martin Gohary + Kat Jara, Persian-South American Fusion!

Pianist Martin Gohary and violinist Kat Jara team up for a captivating performance, merging Persian and South American influences with tango, Persian Classical, and pre-Revolution Iranian pop. Gohary’s modern compositions give a fresh twist to traditional styles, complemented by Jara’s expressive violin. The duo’s collaboration delivers a dynamic and immersive experience, celebrating cultural diversity through music, and are honored to be joined by Leo Weisskoff. Don’t miss this engaging performance that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation.

Doors: 5:30pm
Music: 6pm – 8pm

Free admission

Martin Gohary – keys
Kat Jara – violin
Leo Weisskoff – acoustic bass

Martin Gohary is an avant-garde pianist + composer whose uncompromising vision and relentless recording schedule have established him as a rising performer in the contemporary music scene. His music defies categorization, blending elements of 20th-century concert music, jazz, electronic, and experimental music into a unique and captivating sound. With each new release, Gohary pushes the boundaries of what is possible with the piano, exploring new techniques and textures that challenge himself and his audience. His music is both challenging and accessible, and his performances are always thrilling and unpredictable. Whether he is playing solo or collaborating with other musicians, Martin Gohary’s music is always fresh, exciting, and deeply satisfying.

https://martingohary.bandcamp.com

Kat Jara

Kathleen Jara is an arts educator and violinist working to use sound and artistic creation as a social activism. She sees the artistic process as a means of teaching communication that crosses barriers of race, gender, age, income, and culture.
Leo Weisskoff

Leo Weisskoff is a bassist, composer, and educator. He recently graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music where he has studied with greats like Cecil McBee, John Lockwood, Dave Holland, Joe Morris, Jerry Leake, Dominque Eade, and Frank Carlberg. Weisskoff is already an active presence in the Boston scene, frequently playing at venues such as Wally’s Jazz Cafe, the Bebop, and Virtuosity. He has additionally performed in venues like Boston’s famed Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall, The Queen (Wilmington DE), and in festivals like Newport Jazz Festival, under the direction of Darcy James Argue; The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, and Litchfield Jazz Festival.