Richard Bona — Leverkusener Jazztage, 2023

Live concert captured at the Leverkusener Jazztage 2023 festival in Germany and broadcast by the famous WDR Rockpalast programme. Cameroonian bassist and singer Richard Bona, one of the most admired instrumentalists of his generation, presents his cross-bred jazz fusion, blending Central African traditions, funk groove, Latin jazz and electric-bass virtuosity. Surrounded by a strong quintet — Ciro Manna on guitar, Michael Lecoq on keyboards, Alexandre Herichon on trumpet and Nicolas Viccaro on drums — Bona alternates original compositions, singing in Duala and the vocal-looping showcases that built his worldwide reputation. This full concert highlights his melodic sense, his unique touch and an evident band chemistry. For the jazz enthusiast, this professional capture is an ideal gateway into the world of a musician who played with Joe Zawinul’s and Pat Metheny’s groups. A warm and generous live concert at the crossroads of jazz, African music and world, filmed with the care characteristic of Rockpalast.