Duende Libre Quintet

Duende Libre is a dynamic and uplifting quintet that blends elements of Afro-Cuban jazz with Brazilian samba, American funk, and traditional West African music into a unique sound of their own. The band’s most-recent album won an Earshot Jazz Golden Ear award for “Northwest Recording of the Year.”

Keyboard player Alex Chadsey, fluent in jazz and classical forms,
arrived in Seattle with music degree in hand, wondering which direction
to go next. After initially playing in Salsa bands, Chadsey’s creative
output changed dramatically, coming together in 2016 as a trio project
Duende Libre. Their self-titled debut album distills years of
performing, apprenticing with master musicians, and crafting originals
that explore Latin elements in new contexts. The results are savvy and
grooving, reflecting the Seattle scenes Chadsey inhabits and loves,
where Uzbek bassists and Jamaican poets and border-crossing fandangos
power musical visions.

Singer Frank Anderson’s warm tenor voice and original renditions of
jazz, R&B, blues and gospel songs from the 30s to the early-70s
offer an eclectic range of soul-satisfying music. A Seattle native,
Frank has been performing as a dancer, percussionist and R&B
vocalist since 1986. You can usually catch Frank with many of Seattle’s
top musicians at Seattle clubs such as Capitol Cider, Egan’s and North
City Bistro.

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Chava Mirel has been featured vocalist
for Duende Libre, whose album “Drift” was the recipient of the Golden
Ear Award for Best Recording in the Northwest. Performing in Folk, World
Music, Jazz and other genres, she imbues her music with the universal
themes of hope, caring, connection, inclusion, and women’s and
environmental issues. Chava is known for her rich, luxurious vocals,
lush harmonies, and rhythmic phrasing.

Jazziz called Duende’s music “a strikingly authentic blend” and Earshot
Jazz wrote “Duende Libre is aural balm for the soul…” Their third album
“The Dance She Spoke” is available now.

“Duende Libre is aural balm for the soul, medicine that goes down easy,
and will leave you healed in both body and spirit. Daily use is recommended (Earshot Jazz).”

Alex Chadsey, piano, keyboards & compositions
Farko Dosumov, electric bass
Jeff “Bongo” Busch, drums & percussion
Frank Anderson, vocalist, drummer, and dancer
Chava Mirel, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist

Doors open for bar & seating at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Partial View Seating $12.50
Kids, Teens, & People with Disabilities $10

COVID Policy:
proof of vaccination OR
negative PCR test from current week OR
positive PCR/antigen test from 21-60 days ago AND
surgical/procedural, N95, KN95 or KF94 masks (i.e. no fabric, scarf, or makeshift masks) are required forALL patrons inside the building.

Heated outdoor tent available for mask and beverage breaks.

Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church offers free PCR tests on Mondays from 9-1
City of Poulsbo Parking Garage offers free PCR tests on Thursdays from 9-1
You can make an appointment here