• The Municipal Symphonic Band and the New Tango Sextet will perform a fusion program with tango.
- The concert is free and will take place this Thursday at 8:15 pm
- The Municipal Symphonic Band, conducted by Cristóbal Soler, and the New Tango Sextet will perform a fusion program with tango
- The event will run until July 27th with great names from the international and Valencian jazz scene
The Municipal Symphonic Band will kick off the 28th Valencia Jazz Festival this Thursday, June 12th, at 8:15 pm in the Palau Gardens. The festival will run until July 28th. It will be a free concert with limited capacity, conducted by Cristóbal Soler and featuring the New Tango Sextet.
The President of the Palau de la Música, José Luis Moreno, has invited the public to attend this opening program, stating that «we want to start our Jazz Festival by inviting the public to enjoy a spectacular concert by the Municipal Symphonic Band, free of charge in the special setting of the Palau Gardens.» Moreno added that in this edition, «the Valencia Orchestra also plays a significant role, sharing the lineup with great international artists, showcasing their versatility and quality every season.»
This Thursday, the Municipal Symphonic Band, conducted by Cristóbal Soler and accompanied by the New Tango Sextet, which includes bandoneonist Daniel Binelli and Darío Polonara, pianist Polly Ferman, cellist Gustavo Nardi, electric guitarist Jacopo Mezzanoti, and bassist Matthew Baker, will perform the fusion program ‘Passion of Tango’. The repertoire includes works by Astor Piazzola such as ‘The Death of the Angel’, ‘Buenos Aires Hora Cero’, ‘Michelangelo 70’, ‘Adiós Nonino’, ‘La Camorra 2’, ‘Fracanapa’, ‘Oblivion’, and ‘Libertango’; as well as ‘Por una Cabeza’ by Carlos Gardel and ‘Tribute to Tango’ by Daniel Binelli.
The director of the Palau, Vicente Llimerá, emphasized the satisfaction of opening this new edition of the festival in the Palau Gardens with Valencian jazz, featuring the Municipal Symphonic Band and a sextet of great musicians from the jazz and tango world for an exceptional fusion performance. Llimerá added, «This program reflects the commitment of the Palau to offer a diverse, accessible, and high-quality musical experience, strengthening the bonds between our local and international artists in a space open to the public.»
The 28th Valencia Jazz Festival has been designed with a strong eclectic lineup that connects Spanish jazz with American jazz, featuring a variety of fusion styles. In the Iturbi Hall, audiences can enjoy national and international performances, including the return of Avishai Cohen (July 2nd), Eliane Elias (July 3rd), Mulatu Astatke (July 5th), Andrea Motis (July 6th), Michel Camilo and Tomatito (July 8th), Julian Lage (July 9th), and Al Di Meola (July 12th).
Valencian jazz will continue with Ximo Tébar & The Champs, featuring Pat Bianchi, Donald Edwards, Nacho Mañó, and Will Martz, along with guest artists (June 25th); the Valencia Orchestra with Venezuelan trumpeter Pacho Flores and Manuel Hernández Silva (July 4th), and ‘Broadway Classics’ directed by César Belda with the voices of Paco Arrojo, Lorena Calero, Silvia Luchetti, and David Pérez (July 11th). The Rodrigo Hall will host Valencian musicians such as the Marquina Selfa Trio meets Georgia Mancio and the Valencia London Connection show (July 1st), as well as Ester Andújar Group Feat. Carles Denia & David Pastor (July 10th). Another performance, this time in the Iturbi Hall, will be Chipi Chacón & Soloists of the Valencia Orchestra with Enrique Hernandis (July 13th).
Additionally, the International Jazz and Latin Music Seminar of the Palau de la Música, organized by Sedajazz, will celebrate its 25th edition from July 7th to 10th. ‘Jazz at the Pedanies’ will also take place from July 19th to 27th at 9:00 pm. Performances at the Castellar Sports Center will include Juan Saus & Martina Sabariego Big Band (July 19th) and Latinswing Sextet by Joan Benavent (July 20th). In La Torre, at the Alquería de Coca, next to the Pont de la Solidaritat, Carlos Medina Quintet (July 26th) and to conclude the cycle and the festival, Plena 79 Salsa Orchestra (July 27th) will perform.
