Central Romania: Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival announces first names in 2025 lineup
<p><em>Brașov Jazz &amp; Blues Festival</em> returns between August 14 and August 17 to the city’s Sf. Ioan Square for a program of live music featuring top international and Romanian artists.</p>

<p>Among the first names announced for this year’s lineup are Zac Harmon, Philip Lassiter, Sari Schorr, and Curtis Salgado, alongside Francesca Tandoi, Sharrie Williams, and the Romanian group Platonic Band &amp; Friends.</p>

<p>A leading name in contemporary American blues, guitarist and vocalist <em>Zac Harmon</em> (in opening photo) will perform in Brașov for the first time. Known for combining the <em>deep south</em> tradition with soul, funk, and gospel influences, he has collaborated with Michael Jackson and won various awards, including the Blues Music Awards.</p>

<p>Trumpeter and composer <em>Philip Lassiter</em>, the winner of 11 Grammy awards, will also perform in the central Romania city for the first time. Lassiter, who previously collaborated with Prince &amp; The New Power Generation, promises “an energetic funk-soul show.”</p>

<p>Often compared to Janis Joplin and Tina Turner, <em>Sari Schorr</em> is known for her charismatic stage presence and collaborations with musicians such as Eric Burdon or Taj Mahal.</p>

<p><em>Curtis Salgado</em>, who inspired John Belushi to create his character in <em>The Blues Brothers</em>, has won 11 Blues Music Awards. A show “full of emotion and virtuosity” is expected of the singer-songwriter who plays harmonica and fronts his band as lead vocalist.</p>

<p>Italian pianist and vocalist Francesca Tandoi will bring the “elegant style and stage charisma” to Romania for the first time, while <em>Sharrie Williams</em> returns to the Brașov festival for the sixth time.</p>

<p>In their turn, Platonic Band &amp; Friends will celebrate 30 years of activity, ten years of friendship with the festival and a new album at the event.</p>

<p><em>(Photo: the organizers)</em></p>

<p><em>simona@romania-insider.com</em></p>