PONKÉ & LA CIUDAD DEL JAZZ - Family concert
Ponké & La Ciudad del Jazz (Ponké & The City of Jazz) is a didactic show that seeks to arouse curiosity about jazz and convey the idea that freedom is a journey, a constant search for self-expression and connection with others. Through jazz, the character and audience discover that freedom can be found in music, in the community and the ability to be oneself.
PONKÉ & LA CIUDAD DEL JAZZ - Family concert
Ponké & La Ciudad del Jazz (Ponké & The City of Jazz) is a didactic show that seeks to arouse curiosity about jazz and convey the idea that freedom is a journey, a constant search for self-expression and connection with others. Through jazz, the character and audience discover that freedom can be found in music, in the community and the ability to be oneself.
DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER QUARTET – ‘We Exist!’
Dee Dee Bridgewater, one of the undisputed great divas of contemporary jazz, member of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and multiple Grammy Award winner, visits the 34th ‘Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más’ with a song to freedom that transcends time and borders.
AYMÉE NUVIOLA – ‘Bonche’ Feat. Kemuel Roig
The singer, musician, songwriter & actress AYMÉE NUVIOLA “La Sonera del Mundo”, embodies that magical blend of musical genres of her native island of Cuba. Over the course of her successful career, she has received numerous awards and recognitions, especially in the field of latin music and jazz. Her first Grammy, in 2018, established her as one of the most important artists within the genre of Cuban Latin music.
RITA PAYÉS
Rita Payés will present her third album De Camino al Camino at the Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más; a work immersed in the search for the beauty of everyday things and encourages us to keep going, in a particular amalgam of styles and influences with the symbology of the road as a common thread.
LAKECIA BENJAMIN – Phoenix Revisited
A prodigious ability for jazz, impactful presence and innate talent for the show; the US saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin has established herself as one of the most vibrant & revolutionary musicians on the contemporary jazz scene.
MELISSA ALDANA QUARTET
Melissa Aldana is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, songwriter & band leader, known for her distinctive & expressive jazz voice and her ability to perfectly combine tradition with innovation.
ALAIN PÉREZ Y LA ORQUESTA
Nominated four times for the Latin Grammy Awards & winner of the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Album, Alain Pérez has forged his own space in music by working alongside artists like Paco de Lucía, being a member of the legendary Cuban jazz band `Irake’ with Chucho Valdés, as conductor for Isaac Delgado’s Orchestra and also as misical producer for Estrella Morente, Celia Cruz & Miguel Poveda, among others.
THE VIJAY IYER TRIO Feat. Harish Raghavan and Jeremy Dutton
The virtuoso & influential pianist Vijai Iyer, a three-time Grammy Award nominee, has carved out a unique path as an influential, shape-shifting presence in 21st-century music.
ARIEL BRÍNGUEZ QUINTET
Ariel Brínguez is the architect of what could be called the new era of Cuban saxophone sound. He has been outstanding on the international music scene collaborating with some of the most renowned musicians of jazz and Latin music, such as Chucho Valdés and David Murray, with whom he has toured all over the world.
ELLISTER VAN DER MOLEN QUARTET
Ellister van der Molen, talented trumpeter whose artistic career path has been distinguished by a unique combination of lyrical sensitivity and improvisational audacity, is recognized as one of the most sought-after trumpet players in Europe, both as a soloist as well as a quality accompanying musician in different top level ensembles.
MATTEO MANCUSO
Matteo Mancuso, a musical prodigy acclaimed by critics and public, is one of the most versatile and spectacular guitarists on the contemporary music scene.
KENNEDY ADMINISTRATION
With unique energy and an innovative sound, Kennedy Administration has managed to stand out as one of the most vibrant projects on the current music scene. Born in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, this band is a representation of the young talent and vitality of jazz in its most dynamic form.
ESPEN BERG TRIO meets VILLU VESKI
Considered one of the best contemporary jazz trios (Jazz Journal, UK), this award-winning Norwegian ensemble is one of the most prominent sounds on today’s Nordic jazz scene.
AYMÉE NUVIOLA – ‘Bonche’ Feat. Kemuel Roig & Eduardo Ramos
The singer, musician, songwriter & actress AYMÉE NUVIOLA “La Sonera del Mundo”, embodies that magical blend of musical genres of her native island of Cuba. Over the course of her successful career, she has received numerous awards and recognitions, especially in the field of latin music and jazz. Her first Grammy, in 2018, established her as one of the most important artists within the genre of Cuban Latin music.
RITA PAYÉS
Rita Payés will present her third album De Camino al Camino at the Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más; a work immersed in the search for the beauty of everyday things and encourages us to keep going, in a particular amalgam of styles and influences with the symbology of the road as a common thread.
KRZYSZTOF KOBYLINSKI
The Polish pianist & composerKrzysztof Kobyliński, with extensive experience in jazz, ethnic, neoclassical and electronic music, is the creator & director of the ethnojazz festival ‘PalmJazz’ in Gliwice, Poland and also director of the Jazovia Centre there.
ORCHESTRA JAZZ SICILIANA
The Sicilian Jazz Orchestra (Orchestra Jazz Siciliana, acronym O.J.S.), is one of the most prominent big bands in Europe, recognized for its musical excellence and its work in the diffusion of jazz. Founded in 1973 in Palermo, Italy, the ‘OJS’ emerged as an undertaking by the maestro Ignazio Garsia with the aim of creating a stable platform for jazz in Sicily. Since then, it has been a role model on the Italian jazz scene, maintaining a clear artistic identity and a deep commitment to innovation and tradition.
ORCHESTRA JAZZ SICILIANA
The Sicilian Jazz Orchestra (Orchestra Jazz Siciliana, acronym O.J.S.), is one of the most prominent big bands in Europe, recognized for its musical excellence and its work in the diffusion of jazz. Founded in 1973 in Palermo, Italy, the ‘OJS’ emerged as an undertaking by the maestro Ignazio Garsia with the aim of creating a stable platform for jazz in Sicily. Since then, it has been a role model on the Italian jazz scene, maintaining a clear artistic identity and a deep commitment to innovation and tradition.
THOMAS FIGUEROA GROOVIN’ JAZZ PROJECT
Thomas Figueroa Groovin’ Jazz Project is a vibrant and authentic musical ensemble that merges the essence of jazz with the energy of blues, the groove of funk and the sensibility of soul. Led by musician and composer Thomas Figueroa, this group is distinguished for its focus on improvisation and the creation of original music, giving life to a fresh, dynamic and deeply expressive sound.
ESTHER OVEJERO
Singer from Tenerife with a solid track record and enormous versatility, featuring a rich voice in nuances and an overwhelming stage presence. Her career spans from jazz, boleros & film music to electronics, with collaborations in more than twenty projects and four solo albums.
MÓNICA SANTANA
Influenced by singers like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, & Dinah Washington, Mónica Santana has closely followed the careers of other great female instrumentalists, currently positioning herself as a jazz singer & composer in the Canary Islands.
19/7/2025 GONZALO RUBALCABA 'Trio d'Été' with Matt Brewer & Eric Harland
Recognized in his own right as one of the great pianists of the 20th and 21st century alongside figures such as Glenn Gould, Martha Argerich and Bill Evans, pianist & composer Gonzalo Rubalcaba is undoubtedly a living jazz legend. He has won three Grammy and four Latin Grammy Awards, as well as being nominated on 21 occasions and receiving countless awards & recognitions throughout an impressive musical career. His latest release Borrowed Roses – Piano Solo, was acclaimed by the specialist critics and selected as one of the best jazz albums of 2023 worldwide.
DAVID MINGUILLÓN TRÍO
The David Minguillón Trio is a musical group that merges world music with the improvisation of jazz and the expressive power of flamenco, resulting in a rich, dynamic and deeply original sound experience. The repertoire is a combination of their own compositions with personal arrangements of jazz standards, exploring soundscapes where tradition and experimentation coexist. Folk rhythms, contemporary harmonies and flamenco influences are intertwined in an open musical language, full of nuances and emotion.
ARIN KESHISHI QUINTET
Arin Keshishi, talented bassist, composer, producer and artistic director of the renowned Amsterdam Marmoucha Orchestra is, above all, a very versatile musician with a large number of collaborations in projects of different genres as varied as jazz fusion, pop, rock, classical music & flamenco, as well as being an expert in Armenian & Iranian folklore.
DAAHOUD SALIM QUINTET
International group formed in Amsterdam in 2015, the Daahoud Salim Quintet is successful wherever it goes. Winner of the B-Jazz International Contest in Leuven, Belgium, the Jury of Europar Jazzaldia awarded them the Best Band & Best Soloist, the Cifu" (Audience Award) at the Getxo International Jazz Festival, also won 1st prize at the Big Band Arrangement & Composition Competition organised by the Fundación SGAE in 2022 and they have performed at some of the most important venues and festivals in the world.
TAKE 6 & OFGC
Take 6 is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and technically advanced vocal groups in the history of music. Featuring a unique blend of jazz, gospel, R&B and pop; with 10 Grammy awards, 10 Dove Awards and countless prizes & recognitions, the ensemble is acclaimed on stages around the world for its impeccable vocal precision & complex harmonic structure. Take 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea & Khristian Dentley) is the quintessence of a cappella group par excellence, considered the best in the world. Their technical prowess, together with their innovative improvisations, are a reference for different generations of artists and music lovers.
LAS ALBITAS
Las Albitas is the union of the overwhelming energy of two emerging talents of national jazz, the Catalan trumpeter & singer Alba Careta and the Canarian saxophonist Alba Gil Aceytuno, a stellar duo summoned to surprise and really move the audience at the 34th Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más.
ZUCO 103
With a 25-year track record of uninterrupted success across the globe, the powerful band Zuco 103 celebrates a quarter of a century on the stage while maintaining the creative spark, overwhelming energy & experimental spirit intact that made them the icon of jazz fusion and pioneers of the sound known as Brazilectro.
KENNEDY ADMINISTRATION
With unique energy and an innovative sound, Kennedy Administration has managed to stand out as one of the most vibrant projects on the current music scene. Born in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, this band is a representation of the young talent and vitality of jazz in its most dynamic form.
PATAX
PATAX is currently one of the most prominent fusion bands in Spain and a globally recognized project, with over 100,000 followers on Facebook and 25 million views on YouTube. The band has achieved strong international projection with tours in China, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Morocco, Mexico, Cuba, Finland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and Colombia.
LUIS SÁNCHEZ QUINTET
Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, pianist & composer Luis Sánchez Guerra began his career as a self-taught improvisational pianist. At the age of 19, he was trained in modern piano at the ‘Fábrica La Isleta’ school to subsequently access the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where he graduated with a major in jazz piano.
MATTEO MANCUSO
Matteo Mancuso, a musical prodigy acclaimed by critics and public, is one of the most versatile and spectacular guitarists on the contemporary music scene.
MELISSA ALDANA QUARTET
Melissa Aldana is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, songwriter & band leader, known for her distinctive & expressive jazz voice and her ability to perfectly combine tradition with innovation.
ALAIN PÉREZ Y LA ORQUESTA
Nominated four times for the Latin Grammy Awards & winner of the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Album, Alain Pérez has forged his own space in music by working alongside artists like Paco de Lucía, being a member of the legendary Cuban jazz band `Irake’ with Chucho Valdés, as conductor for Isaac Delgado’s Orchestra and also as misical producer for Estrella Morente, Celia Cruz & Miguel Poveda, among others.
ELLISTER VAN DER MOLEN QUARTET
Ellister van der Molen, talented trumpeter whose artistic career path has been distinguished by a unique combination of lyrical sensitivity and improvisational audacity, is recognized as one of the most sought-after trumpet players in Europe, both as a soloist as well as a quality accompanying musician in different top level ensembles.
LA LOCAL JAZZ BAND
La Local Jazz Band is a group formed in 2008 by Miguel Ramírez & Miqui Delgado, with a view to promote & encourage this genre and also contribute to it, with their ample jazz repertoire acquired over the years. Didactic concerts for young students and the general public, as well as special shows and/or tributes to some of jazz’s greats and their different respective eras, are the band’s fundamental objective.
THE VIJAY IYER TRIO Featuring Harish Raghavan and Jeremy Dutton
The virtuoso & influential pianist Vijai Iyer, a three-time Grammy Award nominee, has carved out a unique path as an influential, shape-shifting presence in 21st-century music.
LAKECIA BENJAMIN – Phoenix Revisited
A prodigious ability for jazz, impactful presence and innate talent for the show; the US saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin has established herself as one of the most vibrant & revolutionary musicians on the contemporary jazz scene.
MARAVIJAZZ
Maravijazz is the re-encounter of three talented musicians who have left a significant mark on the jazz scene of the Canary Islands since 1995. This trio has made numerous presentations and recordings, in which they highlight their ability to render original compositions & jazz standards.
ESPEN BERG TRIO meets VILLU VESKI
Considered one of the best contemporary jazz trios (Jazz Journal, UK), this award-winning Norwegian ensemble is one of the most prominent sounds on today’s Nordic jazz scene.
AYMÉE NUVIOLA – 'Bonche' Feat. Kemuel Roig
The singer, musician, songwriter & actress AYMÉE NUVIOLA “La Sonera del Mundo”, embodies that magical blend of musical genres of her native island of Cuba. Over the course of her successful career, she has received numerous awards and recognitions, especially in the field of latin music and jazz. Her first Grammy, in 2018, established her as one of the most important artists within the genre of Cuban Latin music.
KRZYSZTOF KOBYLINSKI
The Polish pianist & composerKrzysztof Kobyliński, with extensive experience in jazz, ethnic, neoclassical and electronic music, is the creator & director of the ethnojazz festival ‘PalmJazz’ in Gliwice, Poland and also director of the Jazovia Centre there.
Rita Payés will present her third album De Camino al Camino at the Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más; a work immersed in the search for the beauty of everyday things and encourages us to keep going, in a particular amalgam of styles and influences with the symbology of the road as a common thread.
Rita Payés will present her third album De Camino al Camino at the Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más; a work immersed in the search for the beauty of everyday things and encourages us to keep going, in a particular amalgam of styles and influences with the symbology of the road as a common thread.
GONZALO RUBALCABA 'Trio d'Été' with Matt Brewer y Eric Harland
Recognized in his own right as one of the great pianists of the 20th and 21st century alongside figures such as Glenn Gould, Martha Argerich and Bill Evans, pianist & composer Gonzalo Rubalcaba is undoubtedly a living jazz legend. He has won three Grammy and four Latin Grammy Awards, as well as being nominated on 21 occasions and receiving countless awards & recognitions throughout an impressive musical career. His latest release Borrowed Roses – Piano Solo, was acclaimed by the specialist critics and selected as one of the best jazz albums of 2023 worldwide.
DAAHOUD SALIM QUINTET
International group formed in Amsterdam in 2015, the Daahoud Salim Quintet is successful wherever it goes. Winner of the B-Jazz International Contest in Leuven, Belgium, the Jury of Europar Jazzaldia awarded them the Best Band & Best Soloist, the Cifu" (Audience Award) at the Getxo International Jazz Festival, also won 1st prize at the Big Band Arrangement & Composition Competition organised by the Fundación SGAE in 2022 and they have performed at some of the most important venues and festivals in the world.
ARIN KESHISHI QUINTET
Arin Keshishi, talented bassist, composer, producer and artistic director of the renowned Amsterdam Marmoucha Orchestra is, above all, a very versatile musician with a large number of collaborations in projects of different genres as varied as jazz fusion, pop, rock, classical music & flamenco, as well as being an expert in Armenian & Iranian folklore.
ARIEL BRÍNGUEZ QUINTET
Ariel Brínguez is the architect of what could be called the new era of Cuban saxophone sound. He has been outstanding on the international music scene collaborating with some of the most renowned musicians of jazz and Latin music, such as Chucho Valdés and David Murray, with whom he has toured all over the world.
ALEXIS ALONSO SEXTET
Pianist & composer Alexis Alonso (S/C de Tenerife, 1974) has made his way onto the national & international jazz scene both with his solo piano works and unforgettable collaborations as well as leader of his own band.
LAS ALBITAS
Las Albitas is the union of the overwhelming energy of two emerging talents of national jazz, the Catalan trumpeter & singer Alba Careta and the Canarian saxophonist Alba Gil Aceytuno, a stellar duo summoned to surprise and really move the audience at the 34th Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más.
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