Richard Bona at Le Trianon
Richard Bona performs at Le Trianon in Paris as part of the Saazbuzz Jazz Festival. Tickets ↗
Cameroonian bassist, vocalist and composer Richard Bona brings together jazz, funk, afropop and African traditions with singular virtuosity and stage presence.
Throughout his career, Richard Bona has toured, composed and recorded with some of the world’s greatest artists, including Herbie Hancock, Harry Belafonte, Steps Ahead, Quincy Jones, Chick Corea, Buena Vista Social Club, Cesária Évora, Sting, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Chucho Valdés, George Benson and Oumou Sangaré.
Richard Bona — 2027 configurations
Asanté Trio — Afro-Cuban and world music, vibrant Afrobeats and Latin repertoire, with piano and drums.
Richard Bona & Alfredo Rodriguez — duo or trio with drums, built around their shared repertoire and Afro-Cuban and Latin influences.
Richard Bona Quintet — electric jazz-fusion format, available June 27–30 and throughout July 2027.
Fusion Experience — featuring Ciro Manna, Dennis Chambers and Michael Lecoq; touring in summer 2027.
Special Projects — Big Band and orchestral projects available on request.
Masterclasses — improvisation, world music and professional music-industry insight.
2027 availability: Richard Bona with Alfredo Rodriguez, May 20–22 and May 24–30, 2027; other formats and periods on request.
Awards:
- Golden Melody Award for Best Instrumental Recording Album – Sedar (China – 2017)
- The Bonafied album certified Gold (Poland – 2013)
- The SACEM Jazz Grand Prize (Grand Prix Jazz SACEM) (2012)
- Honoree of the Antonio Carlos Jobim Award, Montreal International Jazz Festival (2010)
- Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary World Music Album – Tiki (2006)
- Grammy nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Performance – As It Is (2002)
- Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album – Speaking Of Now (2002)
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