Jazz Círculo

Jazz cycle at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid bringing together contemporary jazz, Mediterranean roots and dialogues with other musics, from figures of Spanish jazz to groups from the European scene.

Jazz Círculo is the jazz programme organised by the Círculo de Bellas Artes at its Teatro Fernando de Rojas. It is a private, non-profit cultural organisation that hosts mainly concerts, including candlelit recitals. This cycle brings together piano, organ, saxophone, trumpet and voice, with established figures of Spanish jazz and recent proposals from the international scene.

The cycle opens with Lucía Rey Quartet, led by Madrid-born pianist and composer Lucía Rey, whose career between Madrid, Cuba and New York translates into a language that links jazz with other traditions. Albert Vila Organ Quartet feat. Perico Sambeat brings together guitarist Albert Vila and saxophonist Perico Sambeat. Álvaro Torres Trío combines post-bop with free improvisation and echoes of Spanish folklore.

From Poland comes Kuba Więcek, a saxophonist, composer and producer trained in Kraków and Copenhagen, with music of great stylistic freedom. Sumrrá, a group from Santiago de Compostela with more than two decades of career, offers melodic and open jazz. Alba Careta Group, led by Catalan trumpeter and singer Alba Careta, presents an energetic and luminous proposal. The cycle closes with Sheila Blanco and Federico Lechner Tango Jazz Trío, which brings together Argentine pianist Federico Lechner, a leading figure in the dialogue between jazz and tango, with singer and composer Sheila Blanco.