A performance by vocalist Cheryl Pepsii Riley accompanied by the international trio Enterplay is a rare opportunity to hear global jazz superstars share one stage. The depth of sound, precision of intonation, and creative inventiveness of the musicians create a musical tapestry worthy of the world’s top festival stages.
The rhythmic foundation of the project is provided by legendary New York drummer Nathaniel Townsley, known for his collaborations with Joe Zawimul, Public Enemy, Stevie Wonder, and Richard Bona. His elegant groove and dynamic versatility captivate both sophisticated listeners and wide audiences alike.Keyboardist Tomasz Bura, renowned for his work with Guthrie Govan and Incognito, seamlessly blends the refinement of classical tradition with the freedom of jazz idioms, bringing freshness and expressiveness to the ensemble's sound.
Bassist Anton Davidyants has collaborated with Leonid Agutin, Nikolai Noskov, Batyrkhan Shukenov, Elka, Soso Pavliashvili, as well as with Gregory Porter, Gergo Borlai, Damien Schmitt, Virgil Donati, Guthrie Govan, the German group Panzerballett, and many other global legends. Thanks to the textural richness and virtuosic rhythmic phrasing of his bass lines, he organically ties together the ensemble's musical threads, enhancing their volume and structural coherence.
Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s vocals, deeply rooted in soul and gospel traditions, are distinguished by a rich timbre, wide range, and masterful melodic interpretation. Every piece she performs becomes a captivating, original, and emotionally charged work of art. Enterplay’s music fuses elements of fusion, jazz-rock, world music, funk, and soul to create unpredictable yet remarkably harmonious sonic landscapes.
