Penza, 8 September 2014. PenzaNews. American jazz star Michelle Walker will give a concert in the big hall of the Penza Philharmonic Hall this Wednesday, on September 10.

“Michelle Walker began her career 10 years ago. Throughout these years, she not only attracted the attention of the audience of her native city, but became popular worldwide. She took part in many international competitions and festivals, and performed at annual conferences of jazz musicians and educators that gather the best artists,” the spokesperson of “Penzakontsert” Svetlana Zinina told news agency “PenzaNews.”

She said that Michelle Walker released her first solo album, “Slow down,” in 2001.

“It was awarded ‘The Best Album of the Year’ and ‘The Best Independent Vocal Jazz Album.’ And that was only the beginning of her successful career. Bright concert tours in the United States, Europe, Israel and Russia impress the critics and the audience. Michelle Walker’s personal performing style is unique: it combines a mix of classic melodic passages and modern styles. Her songs are distinguished by particular lightness and good taste in music,” the agency interlocutor commented.

Svetlana Zinina added that Michelle Walker will be accompanied by virtuoso pianist Alexei Cheremizov, bassist Michael O’Brien, saxophonist Kirill Bubyakin and drummer Egor Kryukovskikh.

The beginning of the concert is scheduled for 19.00.