The Natalia Bernal “En Diablada” Quartet

Drawing from songwriting traditions of Latin America, Natalia’s original compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook surprise with a refreshingly improvisational texture.

The Natalia Bernal “En Diablada” Quartet

with Jason Ennis, Gregg August, Conor Meehan:

• Natalia Bernal, voice

Chilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal hails from Iquique, a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. Now based in New York City, Natalia’s rich and entrancing voice evokes the drama of the natural surroundings of her homeland. Drawing from songwriting traditions of Latin America, her original compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook surprise with a refreshingly improvisational texture.

· Jason Ennis, guitarist

Guitarist Jason Ennis is an exciting voice in the world of jazz guitar. His unique sound, deep groove and sensitive feel, along with a diverse background in jazz, blues, Brazilian music and classical music have made him highly in demand as a soloist, sideman, bandleader and musical director. www.jasonennis.com

• Gregg August, bass

Bassist Gregg August spans the classical, avant-garde, jazz and Latin jazz worlds making him one of the most versatile musicians on the scene today. www.greggaugust.com

• Conor Meehan, drums

Conor Meehan is a versatile drummer currently based in the Berkshires, MA. As an in demand sideman, Conor has appeared on over 50 recordings and has toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Brazil. Since 2005, he has held the position “Artist Associate of Jazz Drums” at Williams College and has also served as a clinician at numerous summer institutes including Jazz in July at UMass and Interplay Jazz Workshop. www.conormeehan.com