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a fireside chat

with randy brecker & Ada robatti (US)

Hosted by Jeremy Monteiro

Stories, Insights, and a Life in Jazz.

Join seven-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Randy Brecker and acclaimed saxophonist Ada Rovatti for an intimate and in-depth conversation as they share inspiring stories and pivotal moments from their remarkable musical journeys!

Presented by the Jazz Association (Singapore), this masterclass offers rare insights into life as professional musicians, their creative partnership, and the enduring legacy of the Brecker Brothers. 

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wed, 25 Mar 2026

a fireside chat with randy brecker & Ada Rovatti (US)

Hosted by Jeremy Monteiro

Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Gateway Theatre, Blackbox L8 (Directions)
Tickets: $15

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About Randy & Ada

Randy Brecker – Jazz trumpet legend who has shaped jazz, R&B and rock for over six decades, performing on hundreds of albums with icons from Frank Sinatra and Steely Dan to Jaco Pastorius and Bruce Springsteen. A 7-time Grammy winner and co-founder of the influential Brecker Brothers Band, he remains one of the world’s most celebrated and in-demand trumpeters.

For more information, visit www.randybrecker.com

Ada Rovatti – Acclaimed saxophonist who began in classical piano before discovering jazz, later earning a Berklee scholarship and building an international career based in New York. A globally touring artist who has performed and recorded with legends like Herbie Hancock and Randy Brecker, she continues to shine as a composer, arranger and bandleader

For more information about Ada Rovatti, visit www.adarovatti.com

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  • This session is ideal for:

    • Musicians and music students

    • Jazz enthusiasts and listeners

    • Educators and arts practitioners

    • Anyone curious about the lived experiences behind a life in jazz

  • Participants can expect:

    • Personal stories from long international careers

    • Reflections on creativity, collaboration, and longevity

    • Insights into the realities of life as a touring musician

    • Perspectives on jazz’s evolution and enduring relevance

  • The session will take place at Gateway Theatre Blackbox, an intimate space designed for focused dialogue and learning.

  • Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026

    Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm

    Venue: Gateway Theatre, Blackbox L8

    Tickets: $15

  • This is a talk-based masterclass focused on discussion, reflection, and shared experience.

  • The masterclass runs for approximately 90 minutes.

  • Gateway Theatre is conveniently located and accessible via public transport. Visitors are encouraged to use MRT and bus services where possible. Limited parking is available in the vicinity; please allow extra travel time during peak hours.

    Nearest MRT (Train)

    • Redhill MRT Station (EW18) – ~10–11 min walk

    Nearby Bus Stops & Services

    Several buses stop within a short walk of the theatre

    • buses 14, 147, 196, 197, 729, 961, 153, 855

Some lessons are learned in practice rooms. Others come from lived experience.

a chance to listen, reflect, and learn from two voices shaped by a lifetime in jazz.

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