Here we are again. We have heard it said so many times that life is a cycle: the hours, the days, the weeks, the months... everything passes and everything returns. Like our beloved festival that has become the unmissable event (as the cheesy ones would say) of the springs (in the past, of the autumns). It has been running for twenty-eight years: in this time it has grown, reinvented itself, and consolidated itself. Some of us have been there from the beginning, others have joined along the way, there are those who have yet to arrive, but we will wait for them. Some of us have left early (Peter Ignatius, in memoriam).
The format of the festival is well-known: concerts in the hall, the street party, jazz for the little ones, masterclasses, picnics, the meeting of lindy-hop dancers, the opportunity for younger musicians... Everything and everyone, as is customary.
Everyone is welcome. It can't be any other way: music, jazz in this case, only makes sense when performers and listeners are close: some to be able to decipher the mystery hidden behind a piece of music; others to put into practice the disconcerting ability to, through improvisation, make every night different, even if the musicians and the repertoire are the same. We have learned that this is the grace (the risk, cowards would say) of going to a jazz concert: no two will be the same.
And we will continue to search for swing, that quality that is so difficult to define but that gives meaning to this music: a harmonic movement that goes from the inside out, from the music to its perception. Some have said that swing is also a characteristic that makes some people special: elegance in movements, harmony of body and spirit, unlearned grace... And you can't look for it: you either have it or you don't. Menorca Jazz Festival has swing. Are you in?
Jazz Obert, Associació d'Aligàtors
SCHEDULE 2025
AWARDS CEREMONY PREMIOS PJE
wednesday january, 14th 10.00 h at Teatre Principal, Maó
They are biennial awards granted to two Spanish jazz artists or projects (one with male leadership and one with female leadership), selected by the festivals associated with Plataforma Jazz España.
The main prize consists of a national tour for the awarded artists through the member festivals, providing them with visibility and opportunities to perform on different stages across Spain.
FRANCESCA TANDOI
friday febraury 20th , 20.30 h at Teatre Principal, Maó
Italian pianist and singer Francesca Tandoi has emerged as one of the major new voices on the international jazz scene. With a magnetic stage presence and refined technique, she blends virtuosity and sensitivity to deliver a jazz that is elegant, vibrant and full of emotion. She has performed at leading festivals worldwide —North Sea Jazz, Umbria Jazz and the Sumatra Jazz Festival— and has shared the stage with top-tier musicians. A direct and sophisticated proposal that captivates from the very first bar.
Francesca Tandoi, piano & voice
Matheus Nicolaiewsky, doublebass
Sander Smeets, drums
Members & music academies:
advance: 27€
on-site: 30€
General public:
advance: 32€
on-site: 35€
LUCIA REY
Presents “Nómadas” Premio PJE
friday march 6th , 20.30 h at Teatre des Born, Ciutadella
Nómadas is the new sonic journey of Lucía Rey, one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz in Spain. Nominated for the Spanish Music Academy Awards, Rey blends flamenco, Latin jazz and Mediterranean sounds with a modern and free-spirited approach. With her Nómadas Quartet, she crafts a universe rich in nuances and rhythms that converse across traditions, shaping a musical narrative that crosses borders and celebrates cultural hybridity.
Lucía Rey, piano & compostion
Fernando Brox, flute
Alberto Brenes, drums
Miquel Álvarez, doublebass
Members & music academies:
advance:13€ / 11€
on-site: 16€ / 14€
General public:
advance: 16€ / 14€
on-site: 19€ / 17€
JAZZ AL CINEMA
KÖLN 75
tuesday 10 & thursday 12 of march, 20.30 h. Cine Club de Ciutadella – Cinemes Moix Negre
thursday 12 of march, 20.30 h. Cine Club Ateneu de Maó - Ocimax
Köln 75 vividly and charmingly reconstructs the making of one of the most legendary concerts in jazz history. Set in 1970s Cologne, the film follows the young and determined Vera Brandes, a passionate music promoter who is determined to bring Keith Jarrett to the city against all odds. The story blends tension and lightness with a tone close to an emotional comedy, carried by a vibrant performance from Mala Emde and a remarkable John Magaro as Jarrett.
Director: Ido Fluk
Year: 2025
Country: Germany
Script: Ido Fluk
Music: Hubert Walkowski
ALBERTO CONDE TRIO +
BIG BAND DES MERCADAL
saturday march 21st, 20,30h Sala Multifuncional des Mercadal
In the first part of the concert, we will enjoy the unique proposal of Alberto Conde. Rooted in tradition but open to innovation, the acclaimed pianist and composer has created a personal style that blends jazz with folk rhythms and melodies, traditional music, and world music (jota, bulería, waltz, rumba, modinhas, etc.), connecting modernity with cultural roots.
In the second part, the Big Band des Mercadal will delight us. With over 10 years of experience, they have made audiences vibrate with a repertoire full of swing classics and big band standards. A showcase of the talent and passion for jazz made at home, delivered with energy and elegance.
Alberto Conde, piano
Guiem Pons, drums
Lluís Gener, doublebass
BIG BAND DES MERCADAL
Carlos Gómez, sax
Xenia García, sax
Josep Ponce, sax
Abril García,sax
Berta Coll, sax
Dan Arguimbau, saxo
Júlia Riera, trumpet
Neus Vinent, trumpet
Jaume Villalonga, trumpet
Pau Prieto, trumpet
Héctor García, trombone
Aina Ortega, trombone
Ivan Maldonado, trombone
Carol Díaz, trombone
Simó Bosch, guitar
Claudia Perelló, piano
Sílvia Peinado, bass
Joan Mascaró, bass
Thiago Lameiro, drumms
Luis Souto, voice
Josep Lluís Pons, director
Jazz Obert members & music academies:
advance: 10€
on-site: 12€
General public:
advance:12€
on-site:15€
MELISSA ALDANA
friday march 27th, 20.30h at Teatre d’es Born, Ciutadella
Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana, one of the most influential voices in contemporary jazz and a GRAMMY nominee, appears with a top-flight quartet to present the creative power of her project Echoes of the Inner Prophet. With a deep, narrative sound, Aldana explores her inner journey in dialogue with the modern jazz tradition, from Sonny Rollins to Wayne Shorter, weaving space, color and emotion into a highly personal musical statement. An exceptional opportunity to experience an artist in full creative maturity and a concert that blends lyricism, risk and a sonic elegance that captivates from the very first bar.
Melissa Aldana, sax
Pablo Held, piano
Pablo Menares, doublebass
Kush Abadey, drums
Members & music academies:
advance: 25€ / 23€
on-site: 27€ / 25€
General public:
advance: 27€ / 25€
on-site: 30€ / 28 €
PEPE RIVERO & JAVIER COLINA
"El Pañuelo de Pepa"
saturday aptril 4th, 20.30h at Teatre d’es Born, Ciutadella
Cuban pianist Pepe Rivero and double bassist Javier Colina, two essential figures in the musical bridge between Europe and the Caribbean, present El Pañuelo de Pepa, a project that distils elegance, interplay and remembrance. Joined by Manuel Machado and Moisés Porro, the quartet celebrates the essence of Cuban music, el Danzón and the contradanzas of the legendary Manuel Saumell Robredo, offering a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Bebo Valdés, with whom Colina forged one of the most acclaimed collaborations in Latin jazz.
Pepe Rivero, piano
Javier Colina, doublebass
Moisés Porro, percusion
Manuel Machado, trumpet
Members & music schools:
advance: 25€ / 23€
on-site: 27€ / 25€
General public:
advances: 27€ / 25€
on-site: 30€ / 28 €
VERMUT JAZZ AMB DOCUMENTARY & CONCERT
sunday april 12th, 11.00h at Cinemes Moix Negre de Ciutadella
Documentary:
A FILM ABOUT KIDS AND MUSIC. SANT ANDREU JAZZ BAND
A Film About Kids and Music is a moving and inspiring look at the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, a unique educational project that has transformed a neighbourhood music school into an international jazz benchmark. Under the passionate direction of Joan Chamorro, children and young musicians aged 6 to 18 grow artistically through classic jazz, collective effort and the joy of making music together. The documentary reveals a distinctive and deeply touching teaching method, where talent, discipline and enthusiasm take shape on stage.
The screening will be attended by the director and will conclude with a live concert, extending the emotion from the screen to the stage.
Director: Ramon Tort
Concert:
FR PROJECT
Led by Chilean pianist and composer Federico Rocha, this project emerges from the experience of migration and a constant questioning of contemporary jazz. A proposal that blends the language of jazz with hip hop and Latin American music, resulting in fresh, open compositions that bring together groove, Latin rhythms, harmony, and improvisation.
Federico Rocha, piano & composition
Nicolas Castillo, drums
Raúl Moya, bass
Austin Bassarath, alto sax
Single price: 9€
K12
saturday april 18th, 20.30h. Sala Albert Camus, Sant Lluís
Through original compositions, the ephemeral nature of sound, and improvisation, the group weaves a shared narrative thread inspired by the creation of an unknown planet: K12. In 2018 they released their first album, First Route to K12, and in 2024 they presented Landscapes We Found, a work that delves into subtle textures and musical dialogues. A fresh, imaginative proposal full of sonic chemistry.
Gori Matas, piano
Marko Lohikari, double bass
Teo Salvà, drums
Members & music academies:
advance: 12€
on-site: 15€
General public:
advance: 15€
on-site: 18€
MENORCA LINDY EXCHANGE 2026 - Còmic Edition
23,24,25 & 26 of april
A long weekend full of swing music, with the best bands, night parties, gastronomic activities and tourism. This year, coinciding with World Book Day, we want to dedicate it to the world of Comics, especially to the Menorcan author Marino Benejam.
MANUEL ALVAREZ TRIO
Presents “What We are Here For”
saturday may 2nd, 20.30h. Auditòri de Ferreries.
Manuel Alvarez Trio presents What We Are Here For, a project that defends swing and classic jazz with elegance and craftsmanship. Led by double bassist Manuel Alvarez and two top-of-the-line musicians—Ignasi Terraza on piano and Mark Taylor on drums—the trio offers a vibrant repertoire that combines standards and proprietary compositions, always with impeccable sonic complexity.
Manuel Alvarez, doublebass
Ignasi Terraza, piano,
Mark Taylor, drums
Members & music academies:
advance: 13€
on-site: 15€
General public:
advance: 15€
on-site: 18€
PÍCNIC VEGA JAZZ
saturday may 16th from 13.30 h. at Palmeral de Cala en Blanes de Ciutadella
Picnic with the best live music to put an end to this 28th Menorca Jazz Festival.
EDISON
Edison marks the first project led by Menorcan drummer and composer Edi Saborit, following an extensive training period in Madrid, Donosti, Pamplona and Bilbao. A restless and versatile musician, he has played in projects ranging from punk to jazz, as well as rock and contemporary classical music, and is a founding member of the funk-fusion group Kinkfolk. With Edison, Saborit unveils his most personal work: an original repertoire blending jazz, hip-hop, funk and electronic textures into a fresh, powerful sound.
Edi Saborit, drums
Ara Martí, voice
Josep Lluís Pons, trumpet
Álex Haro, tenor sax
Nacho Olivar, electric guitar
Pablo Millas, bass
Jorge Hidalgo, keyboards & synthesizers
THE ILLUSIONS
The Illusions is a seven-piece collective born in Ibiza that blends jazz-funk with the essence of Balearic soul: deep grooves, improvisation, and characterful melodies. Created by trumpeter and musical director Pere Navarro, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Antonio Blakstad, and cultural producer Harry Charles, their sound fuses modern jazz, funk, and afrobeat influences with a free-spirited, community-driven energy. With high-octane live shows, they turn every performance into a space that shifts between jam session and dance-floor ritual.
Pere Navarro, trumpet & keyboard
Antonio Blakstad, keyboard & voices
Franco Botto, sax
Antonio Prosper, bass
Toni Marí, electric guitar
Katanna McKenzie, percusion
Arturo Garcia, drums
BALKAN PARADISE ORCHESTRA
Balkan Paradise Orchestra is an explosive Barcelona-based brass band made up of ten musicians who have revolutionized the festive scene with their eclectic, energetic, and deeply danceable sound. With a vibrant, choreographed stage presence, they have earned wide international acclaim. They present Nèctar (2024), a fresh and festive album celebrating teamwork and the joy of dancing.
Alba Ramírez, horn
Berta Gala, trumpet
Mila González, trumpet
Eva Garín, clarinet
Laura Lacueva, clarinet
Maria Cofan, trombone
Maria Puertas, tuba
Olivia Casas, tuba
Eli Fàbregas, percusion
Núria Perich, drums
LUCÍA REY MASTERCLASS
saturday march 7th , 10.30 h al Sala d’Audiències del Claustre del Carme, Maó
(Activity carried out in collaboration with the Conservatory of Menorca.)
Aimed at students between 12 and 30 years of age with a minimum of 3 years of studying an instrument. To register, you must send an email indicating your name, age, years of study and the conservatory or music school where you studied.
Activity open to all audiences for people interested in attending as listeners.
ALBERTO CONDE MASTERCLASS
(Activity carried out with the collaboration of the Big Band of the Escola de Música Dansa des Mercadal)
Activity carried out in collaboration with the Big Band of the Escola de Música Dansa des Mercadal)
Aimed at students aged 14 and over with previous knowledge and experience in Big Band. The session will focus on modern interpretation, improvisation and the collective work typical of jazz bands.
CONFERÈNCIA / CONFERÉNCIA / CONFERENCE amb MAGALI BENÍTEZ
COMMING SOON
“També era la seva música: Dones del swing”
On stage, on tour, in orchestras — they played, composed, and defied the rules. Yet their talent was dismissed, their influence on music barely recognized. This talk is a tribute to the strength, creativity, and courage of the women who shaped swing. It recovers their stories and rightfully reclaims their place in the history and memory of jazz.
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SCHEDULE 2025
CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT
thursday 6th march, 20.30h
Teatre Principal, Maó
Born in the United States, Cécile McLorin Salvant with strong narratives and unexpected twists, even adding a touch of humor. The artist fuses these folk traditions with jazz, blues, vaudeville or baroque music. As opera singer Jessye Norman defined, Salvant shows "a unique voice fostered by a full intelligence and musicality, which illuminates every note he sings."
At 35 years old, Salvant has received three Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album for the albums For One To Love (2016), Dreams and Daggers (2018) and The Window (2019), and has won the Thelonious Monk competition (2010). ), among other recognitions
Cécile McLorin Salvant: voice
Glenn Zaleski: piano
Yasushi Nakamura: doublebass
Kyle Poole: drums
Members & music academies:
advance: 27€
onsite: 30€
General public:
advance: 32€
onsite: 35€
CHICUELO – MARCO MEZQUIDA: “Del Alma”
saturday15th march, 20.30h Teatre des Born, Ciutadella
Marco Mezquida and Chicuelo reaffirm their artistic communion with Del alma (2024), the third album created by four hands. The Menorcan pianist and the Catalan guitarist, together with the percussionist Paco de Mode, invite you on a journey through seven songs that capture jazz, flamenco, pop, classical and folk sounds. They thus close this trilogy of new and free music, the result of their strong spiritual and musical connection between both performers and creators.
Juan Gómez “Chicuelo”, guitar
Marco Mezquida, piano
Paco de Mode, percussion
Members & school academies:
advance:25€
onsite: 27€
General public :
advance:27€
onsite: 30€
JAZZ IN CINEMA: BLUE GIANT
tuesday 18th march 20.30h
Cine Club Ciutadella,
Cinemes Moix Negre
This year there is a film that has been a pleasant surprise: an anime masterpiece. An amazing musical journey, full of performances and a huge final interpretation. A sidereal experience, that explodes into a thousand pieces and with a wonderful soundtrack. How big is 'Blue Giant!'
Miyamoto Dai is an student with a passion for basketball. After seeing a live jazz session for the first time, his vision of life changed, deciding that he should dedicate himself to music. He has no natural talent, no training, and no idea what he will have to work on, but his obsession with the sax is endless.
Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa
Year: 2023
Country: Japan
Screenplay: Shinichi Ishizuka
Music: Hiromi Uehara
JAZZ IN CINEMA: BLUE GIANT
thursady 20th march 20.30h
Cine Club Ateneu de Maó - Ocimax
This year there is a film that has been a pleasant surprise: an anime masterpiece. An amazing musical journey, full of performances and a huge final interpretation. A sidereal experience, that explodes into a thousand pieces and with a wonderful soundtrack. How big is 'Blue Giant!'
Miyamoto Dai is an student with a passion for basketball. After seeing a live jazz session for the first time, his vision of life changed, deciding that he should dedicate himself to music. He has no natural talent, no training, and no idea what he will have to work on, but his obsession with the sax is endless.
Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa
Year: 2023
Country: Japan
Screenplay: Shinichi Ishizuka
Music: Hiromi Uehara
JAZZ IN CINEMA: BLUE GIANT
thursady 20th march, 20.30h
Cine Club Ciutadella,
Cinemes Moix Negre
This year there is a film that has been a pleasant surprise: an anime masterpiece. An amazing musical journey, full of performances and a huge final interpretation. A sidereal experience, that explodes into a thousand pieces and with a wonderful soundtrack. How big is 'Blue Giant!'
Miyamoto Dai is an student with a passion for basketball. After seeing a live jazz session for the first time, his vision of life changed, deciding that he should dedicate himself to music. He has no natural talent, no training, and no idea what he will have to work on, but his obsession with the sax is endless.
Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa
Year: 2023
Country: Japan
Screenplay: Shinichi Ishizuka
Music: Hiromi Uehara
VÍCTOR CARRASCOSA QUINTET
saturday 29th march, 20.30h Sala Multifuncional des Mercadal
Víctor Carrascosa Quintet was born in the city of Barcelona, composed by a group of well-known young musicians from the Spanish jazz scene. Through the influences of the greats of the genre such as Miles Davis, Charlie Parker or John Coltrane, among others, they transmit a sound that incorporates new textures, an innovative voice and a great musical communion.
Recognized this year ex aequo with the Extraordinary Award for Jazz and Modern Music Interpretation awarded by the Barcelona school, they come to the festival through Jazz Obert and Joventuts Musicals de Menorca.
Víctor Carrascosa Crespo, trumpet
Eneko Dieguez, sax
Diego Hervalejo, piano
Christian Smith, drums
Ton Felices Giralt, doublebass
JJMM & Jazz Obert members, & music academies:
advance:12€
onsite: 15€
General public:
aadvance:15€
onsite: 18€
MASTERCLASS DAAHOUD SALIM
saturday 5th april, 10.30hSala d'actes de l'IES Josep Ma. Quadrado de Ciutadella.
Activity in collaboration with the Music Conservatory of Menorca
For students between 12 and 30 years old who have been playing any instrument for at least 3 years.
To register, please contact ajcarrillos@conservatoridemenorca.org, specifying: name, age, years of studying the instrument and conservatory or music school where you have studied.
DAAHOUD SALIM QUINTET
saturday 5th april, 20.30h
Sala Albert Camus, Sant Lluís
International group founded in Amsterdam in 2015 that has performed at festivals around the world and with a good handful of awards both as a band and as a soloist. His music is based on compositions by Daahoud and occasionally by his father Abdu Salim, one of the pioneers of jazz in Spain. Although they have few works recorded in the studio, the group stands out for their live performances full of energy and a high level of communication with the audience that promises not to leave anyone indifferent.
Daahoud Salim, piano & composition
Bruno Calvo, trumpet
Tomeu Garcias, trombone
Hendrik Müller, doublebass
Andreu Pitarch, drums
Members & music acadmies:
adavamce:12€
onsite: 15€
General públic:
advance:15€
onsite: 18€
VERMUT JAZZ WITH DOCUMENTAL & CONCERT
sunday13th april, 11.30h
Cinemes Moix Negre, Ciutadella
“PUT A BIG BAND IN YOUR LIFE: THE GRAMOPHONE ALLSTAR BIG BAND”
With the movie director presence
The Gramophone Allstars Big Band not only celebrates their 10th anniversary with a compilation album but also with this fantastic documentary made by Jep Jorba. Reviewing these last ten years, they emphasize the highlights of their career as well as some contradictions they have encountered along the way.
Director: Jep Jorba
Screen-play: Genís Bou, Marçal Lladó, Jep Jorba
Photography directors: Pau Ballesté, Jep Jorba
ENSAMBLE BÉ feat. MARTA GARRET
ENSAMBLE BÉ is a combo of local musicians from EMAC led by Pere Arguimbau. Through a selection of jazz and bossa nova standards, they will make us plenty enjoy at the end of this interesting documentary about the Gramophone All Stard Big Bang. With the participation of the Barcelona singer Marta Garrett.
Mingu Menorca, drums
Jesus Guash, guitar
Antonio Roldán, guitar
Jose Barthelemi, doublebass
Verónica Pons, alto sax
Ignasi Pons, tenor sax
Ignasi Capó, baritone sax
Monica Sardà, voice
Marta Garret, voice
onsite: 9€
RICHARD BONA TRIO
saturday 19 april, 20.30h
Teatre d’es Born, Ciutadella
Richard Bona, known as "The African Sting," is a chameleonic musician originally from Cameroon who has conquered international stages with his exceptional talent. With a captivating voice, bass mastery and an innate ability to compose and perform, Bona combines African rhythms with genres such as jazz, pop, bossa nova, afrobeat and funk. His seven albums reflect that commitment with African roots and desire to address global issues through music.
Apart from collaborating with Pat Metheny, Bobby McFerrin or John Legend among others, he has been awarded "Best International Artist" at the Victoires du Jazz Awards in 2004. His album Tiki was nominated for a Grammy in 2007, and he received the Antonio Carlos Jobim Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Members & music academies:
advance: 29€
onsite: 33€
General public:
advance: 34€
onsite: 37€
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ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ TRIO
friday 25 d’abril, 20.30h
Teatre d’es Born, Ciutadella
Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodríguez was discovered by Quincy Jones at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Upon discovering his immense talent, Jones became his mentor when he was only 15 years old. Since then, he has played in almost all the most important jazz festivals and stages in the world, becoming an explosive and surprising personality.
Coral Way is his last work, which embodies the collective sound of Miami, fusing jazz with Latin pop and a great variety of contemporary Latin styles.
Alfredo Rodriguez, piano & voice
Michael Olivera, drums
Yarel Hernandez, electric bass
Members & music academies:
advance: 27€
onsite: 30€
General public:
advance: 32€
onsite: 357€
MENORCA LINDY EXCHANGE 2025
1st,2nd,3th & 4th may,
various locations Menorca
A long weekend full of swing music, with the best bands, night parties, gastronomic activities and active tourism.
1st May
Menorca Swing Tour (Es Mercadal-Fornells)
Welcome (Ciudadella Nautical Club) - DJ Martí Segalàs
2nd May
Swing Party Xalada Rural Edition - Sala Canal Salat - Carolina Reapers - MeLX Swing All Stars - Dj Martí Segalàs
3th May
Swing Parade old town of Ciutadella - MeLX Swing Marching Parade
SwingVermut Plaça des Pins de Ciutadella - Big Band des Mercadal
Vintage Party - Sala Canal Salat - MeLX Swing All Stars - Carolina Reapers - Dj Martí Segalàs
4th May
Swing Brunch - La Terrassa del Jazzbah Port de Ciutadella -La Dolce Swing Trio - DJ Martí Segalàs
Cloenda - Jazzbah Port de Ciutadella - DJ Nati Brow
NOVÍSSIMS DEL JAZZ
saturaday10th may, 20.30h
Teatre Casino Nou,
Ciutadella
COMBO ESTUSSY
Students from the Higher Preparatory School (PAG) of the School of Music and Performing Arts of Ciutadella, directed by Professor Lluis Gener, offer a repertoire from the Jazz tradition with their own arrangements. Young musicians, who are the present and the future of the profession in Menorca.
Carme Riera, sax
Armando Lo re, piano
Lluís Gener, doublebass
Guillem Pons, drums
KINKFOLK
Kinkfolk is a funk fusion project based in Donostia, formed by young prominent performers from the Guipuzcoan scene with the Menorcan Edi Saborit on drums. Originated within the Musikene's undergraduate and the jazz master's studies, the group has managed to forge a powerful and distinctive sound, influenced by the most classic funk, the acid sound of bands like Jamiroquai and Funky Knuckles and the fusion music of the 70s (Casiopea, Brecker Brothers).
In its brief but intense career, Kinkfolk has already performed at renowned festivals, the 58 Donostiako Jazzaldia, the Elorrio Jazz Blues Festival and the In-Festival of Burgos.
Álex Haro, tenor sax
Xabier Arriola, trumpet
Ander Caro, trombone
Victor Villa, guitar
Jorge Hidalgo, keyboards
Pablo García, bass
Edi Saborit, drums
Members & school academies:
advance: 9€
onsite: 12€
PÍCNIC VEGA JAZZ
saturday 24th may from 13.30h, Palmeral de Cala en Blanes de Ciutadella
OUR FIVE BAND
Sextet of talented and experienced Menorcan musicians, with a deep admiration for the
rich jazz tradition. They present a diverse repertoire that ranges from jazz classics to their own contemporary compositions influenced by this iconic genre.
Josep Lluís Pons, trumpet
Bartomeu Mora, trombone
Carme Riera, sax
Pere Arguimbau, guitar
Lluís Gener, doublebass
Guillem Pons, drums
THE GRAMOPHONE ALLSTAR BIG BAND
Gira 10 anys - We'll be around
The Gramophone Allstars celebrate their 10th anniversary as a big band at their best, a perfectly oiled musical machine with a formula that does not fail: 16 musicians on stage, Jamaican rhythms, jazzy arrangements and voices full of soul. Since 2014 they have recorded several works, always combining their own songs with spectacular reinterpretations of classics and hidden gems. Everyone get up, they're coming!
Lluc Casares, alto sax
Pere Miró, baritone sax
Genís Bou, Pau Vidal, tenor sax & flutes
Raül Gallego, Oriol Vallès, Pep Tarradas, trumpets
Albert Costa, Sidru Palmada, trombones
Xoan Sánchez, percussion
Adrià Plana, electric guitar
Eloi Escudé, keyboards
Tito Bonacera, bass
Aleix Bou, drums
Kathy Sey, Yolanda Sey, voices
PEP GARAU SEXTET
The Trumpeter Pep Garau's sextet was formed in 2019 in Mallorca. Their first album, recorded live at the A Jazz de Mar Festival in Portocolom in 2020, includes six of their own songs and two covers. Four years later, the Mallorcan musician presents a new album accompanied by Tomeu Garcias on trombone, Toni Vaquer on piano, Joan Garcias on double bass, Benji Habichuela on percussion and Andreu Pitarch on drums. On this occasion, the compositions navigate between Latin and jazz, influenced by masters such as Bebo Valdés, Jerry Gonzalez or Carlos Henriquez, among others.
Pep Garau, trumpet/flugelhorn
Tomeu Garcias, trombone
Toni Vaquer, piano
Joan Garcias, doublebass
Benji Habichuela, percussion
Andreu Pitarch, drums
DIDACTIC JAZZ
saturday 31st may,
Pla de Sant Joan part of Festival Amalgama Kids
One of the oldest dixie music groups in our country (they come from Sedaví in Valencia, one of the towns affected by the last cut-off low) they come with a festive repertoire to offer us their most educational project. With it they will transmit us the key elements to understand the evolution of this music, from work songs, gospel, Blues, Swing, Be Bop, cool jazz or fusion.
ORIGINAL DIXIELAND SEDAJAZZ
Latino Blanco, sax
Fede Crespo, trumpet
Jorge Riera, banjo
José Reillo, percussion
Jordi Moragues, tuba
Members & music schools:
advance: 6€
onsite: 8€
General public:
advance: 8€
onsite: 10€