Xàbia Jazz returns with a new edition and a first-class international line-up
This festival is one of the most emblematic cultural events of the summer and returns this August with a first-class programme that combines international talent and a high quality musical experience for all audiences.
In addition to the three concerts scheduled from 2nd to 4th August in the Plaça de la Constitució, this year there will be a screening of a documentary at the Cine Jayán. The documentary, Chaplin, Espíritu Gitano, directed by Carmen Chaplin, will be shown on Saturday 2nd August at 6 p.m. with an entrance fee of 3 euros. The music from this film will be the star of the first concert on that same evening
2ND AUGUST – STOCHELO & MOZES ROSENBERG TRIO special guest COSTEL NITESCU
The music of Charlie Chaplin and more…
The brothers Stochelo and Mozes Rosenberg need no introduction for jazz lovers:
Both are internationally renowned for their extraordinary talent which, together with their great virtuosity on the guitar and their impeccable musical careers, have taken them to the best stages on five continents.
Together with the spectacular Romanian violinist Costel Nitescu, the festival will present a new project dedicated to the compositions of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, rediscovering this little-known facet as a composer of the great actor and director.
3RD AUGUST – ALEX CONDE Y LOS INDULTADOS + SANDRA CARRASCO
Taking over the stage on the second day, is the great Valencian pianist Alex Conde, whose career and recognition in the field of flamenco-jazz crossed our borders years ago.
Conde is nowadays one of the most valued interpreters of this style all over the world. Together with his group, Los Indultados and the special collaboration of the excellent vocalist Sandra Carrasco, the Valencian pianist, arranger and composer presents an elaborate proposal, which revisits and updates with great mastery the great classics of traditional Spanish music. A surprising concert due to the great originality and quality of the project, with imaginative arrangements and a line-up of eleven musicians.
4TH AUGUST – RAY GELATO & THE GIANTS
The closing concert of Xàbia Jazz will be given by one of the most important figures of swing worldwide: the British singer and saxophonist Ray Gelato who, together with his band The Giants, has been delighting international audiences for decades with his successful combination of jazz, swing and blues.
The concerts of Gelato and his band are always an integral show where constant fun goes hand in hand with quality with impeccable performances and spectacular staging, which has led him to perform at the best international jazz festivals and clubs and to be hired by personalities such as Paul McCartney or the Queen of England to play music at her private events.
The irresistible charm of Gelato and his band is sure to win over the audience, bringing this year’s festival to a close at
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All concerts will take place at 22:30h in the Plaza de la Constitución.
Entry is free