{"id":4158,"date":"2025-04-26T15:54:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T15:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theconcertwitness.com\/?p=4158"},"modified":"2025-04-26T21:02:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T21:02:38","slug":"fusion-experience-quartet-feat-richard-bona-dave-weckl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theconcertwitness.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/26\/fusion-experience-quartet-feat-richard-bona-dave-weckl\/","title":{"rendered":"Fusion Experience Quartet feat. Richard Bona &amp; Dave Weckl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Richard Bona &amp; Legendary Jazz Fusion Masters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare for an electrifying night of\u00a0<strong>jazz fusion mastery<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<strong>Auditorij Portorose<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>premier cultural destination on Slovenia\u2019s Adriatic coast<\/strong>. Where world-class music, art, and theatre converge under one roof, this iconic venue sets the stage for an unforgettable\u00a0<strong>Fusion Experience<\/strong>. This extraordinary supergroup, born from the vision of guitarist and producer\u00a0<strong>Ciro Manna<\/strong>, brings together an all-star lineup of legendary musicians from diverse cultural and musical backgrounds, creating a groundbreaking blend of\u00a0<strong>jazz, fusion, and world music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the band<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Richard Bona<\/strong>&nbsp;(Bass, Vocals) \u2013 Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, blending African traditions with global jazz and pop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dave Weckl<\/strong>&nbsp;(Drums) \u2013 One of the most influential and technically brilliant jazz\/fusion drummers of all time, famed for his work with&nbsp;<strong>Chick Corea Electric Band<\/strong>&nbsp;and collaborations with icons like&nbsp;<strong>George Benson, Paul Simon, and Madonna<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ciro Manna<\/strong>&nbsp;(Guitar) \u2013 A highly respected Italian guitarist, session musician, and producer, known for his international collaborations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael Lecoq<\/strong>&nbsp;(Keyboards) \u2013 A virtuoso crossover pioneer of the French music scene, celebrated for his versatility and work with&nbsp;<strong>Jean-Luc Ponty, Richard Bona, and more<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Night of Musical Brilliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience the magic as these masters unite for a&nbsp;<strong>high-energy performance<\/strong>&nbsp;filled with&nbsp;<strong>improvisation, groove, and breathtaking musicianship<\/strong>. From&nbsp;<strong>jazz fusion virtuosity<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>Afro-inspired rhythms<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>electrifying solos<\/strong>, this concert promises an immersive sonic journey unlike any other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the chance to witness&nbsp;<strong>Fusion Experience<\/strong>&nbsp;live\u2014where cultures collide and legends shine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about the concert and get your tickets at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avditorij.si\/si\/koledar\/fusion-experience-quartet-feat-richard-bona-dave-weckl\">Avditorij Portorose webpage!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tickets on sale now!<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd17 www.avditorij.si<br>\ud83d\udcde Box Office: <a href=\"tel:00386056766777\">+386 (0)5 676 67 77<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-montoya-gutenberg-container content-row light-section normal\" data-bgcolor=\"#0c0d0d\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-montoya-gutenberg-clipped-image clipped-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"clipped-image-pin\"><div class=\"clipped-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theconcertwitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dave-Weckl-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><div class=\"clipped-image-gradient\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clipped-image-content content-full-width\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richard Bona &amp; Legendary Jazz Fusion Masters Prepare for an electrifying night of\u00a0jazz fusion mastery\u00a0at\u00a0Auditorij Portorose, the\u00a0premier cultural destination on Slovenia\u2019s Adriatic coast. 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