The musical event, which includes concerts within Villanos del Jazz and other collaborating cycles, will feature artists such as British singer Elles Bailey, Italian organist Manrico Seghi, and Madrid-based pianist Lucía Rey.
The program for Friday, October 23, kicks off with Elles Bailey at Villanos del Jazz, presenting her latest work Can't Take My Story Away. In parallel, the Jazz con Sabor a Club cycle will bring the Manrico Seghi Trio, led by the renowned Hammond organist, to Café El Despertar. That same night, the Jazz Círculo cycle will host Lucía Rey Quartet at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, a prominent creator in contemporary Spanish jazz.
The weekend continues on Saturday, October 24, with the emerging voice of British soul, Kat Eaton, who will premiere songs from her new album What Happens Now in Madrid. One of the week's highlights will be the presentation of Nuca, the new show by pianist and stage creator Clara Peya, at Teatro Albéniz. That same night, guitarist Diego García ‘Twanguero’ will celebrate his 50th birthday on the Sala Villanos stage.
The early hours of Sunday will feature a club culture session by Sadar Bahar, accompanied by Buitre and DJ Rchlbraü. On Sunday, October 25, Tarquim y Los Metales Preciosos will explore contemporary Cuban music at Sala Villanos, presenting their new album.
The week also includes a Jazz Kissa session dedicated to Blue Note Records, hosted by Roberto Tempo. The program culminates on Thursday, October 29, at La Riviera with Franco-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf, who will premiere tracks from The Trumpets of Michel-Ange Vol. 2.
Tickets and full program information are available on the festival's website.
