Exclusive: Raul Midón (USA)

Raul Midón - guitar, vocals, piano.

EN:
2 Grammy nominee Raul Midón returns. Having performed TWO sold-out concerts at Jazz Cellar 11 in 2023 and wowing the audience with his talent, energy, creativity and musicality, he is back. This time, only one concert - only 60 tickets. Only 60 lucky people will hear and see up close what others see at the biggest festivals while sitting in the ...nineteenth row.

Blind singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón is an incredibly prolific artist. His thirteenth and latest album, Lost & Found, is what he calls a blend of „smooth folk,“ „alt-pop,“ and „jazz.“ He is a true master of genre blending—„his music resembles a fusion of Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, and José Feliciano,“ wrote The New York Times.

Lithuanian jazz music fans are in for a special treat. This talented singer, songwriter and guitarist is well-known on the jazz scene and returns with his latest, 13th album, “Lost & Found.”.

Raul Midón, whose work is not inferior to even the best jazz artists, will present his latest works and long-loved hits. His new album “The Mirror” is full of innovative musical solutions.

The song that inspired the album's title, "Lost & Found," which Midón describes as "smooth folk," was written early in his career. The lyrics were influenced by a reading of Bob Dylan's poem "Last Thoughts On Woody Guthrie." "When We Remember" has a country feel and features Midón playing banjo. He could have called in Bela Fleck, but this time he chose to rely on himself, doing so in his home basement studio. To do this, Raul had to learn the ins and outs of sound engineering. Unfortunately, technology for the blind is not consistent, so it's a constant challenge that he still faces. He was supported by New York sound engineer Michael O'Reilly, whom he met while working on his debut album, "State of Mind," with renowned producer Arif Mardin. Since then, Raul has recorded numerous albums with "Mike," including the Grammy-nominated "Bad Ass and Blind.".

During the pandemic lockdown, Raul fulfilled a long-held dream by recording an album of guitar duets with his favorite guitarists: Mike Stern, Dean Parks, Lionel Loueke, Julia Bailen, Stephane Wrembel, Alex Cuba, and more. Popular Letterman bassist Will Lee said of the album: „Eclectic Adventurist is a journey full of surprises, delighting at every turn with great performance and meticulous recording.“ A limited edition of the album is now available on vinyl.

Raul has worked with many music legends – Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Terence Blanchard, Dianne Reeves and others. In 2022, he was invited to pay tribute to his idol Joni Mitchell with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Vince Mendoza, at The Kennedy Center, alongside Lalah Hathaway, Jimmie Herrod and Renee Fleming (PBS Next at the Kennedy Center).

He has earned two consecutive Grammy nominations, in 2017 and 2018 for the albums Bad Ass and Blind and If You Really Want in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Performance. In 2019, he was awarded the Honorary Alumni Award from the University of Miami, and in 2021, he received the Disability Rights Ambassador of the Year award from his colleague Jason Mraz.

The first 30 tickets are cheaper.
“Jazz Cellar 11” klubo dainyklos projektą iš dalies finansuoja Vilniaus miesto savivaldybė.

ENGLISH:

Two-time Grammy nominee Raul Midón returns.
In 2023, he held two sold-out concerts at Jazz Cellar 11, astonishing the audience with his talent, energy, creativity, and musicianship. This time - only one concert with only 60 tickets available. Only 60 lucky listeners will get to see and hear up close what others experience from the… nineteenth row at the biggest festivals.

Blind singer, songwriter, and guitarist Raul Midón is an incredibly prolific creator. His thirteenth and latest album Lost & Found is what he himself calls a mix of "smooth folk," "alt-pop," and "jazz." He is a true master of blending genres - "his music recalls a synthesis of Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, and José Feliciano," wrote The New York Times.

For Lithuanian jazz lovers, this is a special opportunity. This talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist, well known on the jazz scene, returns with his latest, already thirteenth, album Lost & Found.

Raul Midón, who can stand alongside the best jazz performers, will present both his newest works and long-beloved hits. His new album The Mirror is full of innovative musical ideas.

The title track Lost & Found, which Midón describes as "smooth folk," was written in the early days of his career. Its lyrics were inspired by reading Bob Dylan's poem Last Thoughts On Woody Guthrie. The song When We Remember carries a touch of country music, with Raul himself playing the banjo. He could have invited Béla Fleck, but this time he chose to trust himself – recording it in his home basement studio. For that, Raul had to learn the subtleties of sound engineering. Unfortunately, technologies adapted for the blind are not always consistent, making it an ongoing challenge he still faces. He was supported by New York sound engineer Michael O'Reilly, whom he first met while creating his debut album State of Mind with the legendary producer Arif Mardin. Since then, Raul and "Mike" have recorded many albums together, including the Grammy-nominated Bad Ass and Blind.

During the pandemic lockdown, Raul fulfilled a long-time dream – recording a guitar duets album with some of his favorite guitarists: Mike Stern, Dean Parks, Lionel Loueke, Julia Bailen, Stephane Wrembel, Alex Cuba, and others. Popular Letterman bassist Will Lee said of the album: "Eclectic Adventurist is a journey full of surprises, delighting at every step with great performance and meticulous recording." A limited edition of this album is now available on vinyl.

Raul has collaborated with many music legends - Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Terence Blanchard, Dianne Reeves, and others. In 2022, he was invited to honor his idol Joni Mitchell together with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Vince Mendoza, at The Kennedy Center, alongside Lalah Hathaway, Jimmie Herrod, and Renée Fleming (PBS Next at the Kennedy Center).

He has earned two consecutive Grammy nominations – in 2017 and 2018 – for his albums Bad Ass and Blind and If You Really Want in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Album. In 2019, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Miami, and in 2021, he was honored with the Disability Rights Ambassador of the Year Award, presented to him by fellow artist Jason Mraz.

The first 30 tickets - at the cheapest price.
The Jazz Cellar 11 club’s “Dainykla” project is partially funded by the Vilnius City Municipality.

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The two-part concert will begin at 8:30 p.m.
The bar opens at 7:00 PM.
Your ticket is your seat, there is no standing room. Visitors who arrive early choose their preferred seats. Table reservations only for companies that have purchased 5 or more tickets, by phone +37068411382 (weekdays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 18:00)
At this event, we ask that you observe concert etiquette and respect the performers.

The concert (2 sets) starts at 8.30 pm.
Doors open at 7 pm.
Your ticket ensures you a seat, there are no standing places in the club during. Seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Table reservation for groups of 5 or more people by phone +37068411382 (everyday except Sunday from 12 pm until 6 pm).
We kindly request that attendees adhere to concert etiquette and show respect for the artists