Spanish jazz

Jazz in Spain began with an interest in Dixieland or New Orleans jazz. In that time it evolved into other styles, often influenced by visiting Americans. In 1947 Don Byas introduced Tete Montoliu to

Jazz festivals#

Festival de Jazz de Barcelona (Barcelona)
Vitoria-Gasteiz jazz festival (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
San Sebastian Jazz Festival (Donostia-San Sebastian)
Festival de Jazz de Terrassa (Terrassa)
Festival de Jazz de Valencia (Mar-i-jazz)

20th century#

Ramón Evaristo - bandleader, violinist
Pedro Iturralde - saxophonist in jazz and classical
Tete Montoliu - pianist

Late 20th century#

Established in late 20th century, and continuing later * Alberto Conde - pianist * Chano Domínguez - pianist * Jorge Pardo - saxophonist and flautist who worked with Chick Corea * Mario Rossi- samba and jazz * Jorge Rossy - drummer who worked 10 years with the first trio of Brad Mehldau * Perico Sambeat - saxophonist, flamenco nominee in Latin Grammy Awards of 2005 * Ximo Tebar - guitarist * Ignasi Terraza - pianist * Tomatito - guitarist and composer blending flamenco and jazz

First established in 21st century#

Ester Andujar - singer
Juan d’Anyelica - guitarist in flamenco and jazz.
Paloma Berganza - singer
Oscar Peñas - guitarist and composer
Alberto Porro Carmona - jazz conductor, musicologist, composer, and saxophone player

External links#

Tomajazz: Spanish jazz, articles, interviews, news
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Region: Spain