WEDNESDAY 12
16:45 – 19:15
EL MOLINO
JAZZ I AM opens its seventh edition with a celebration that brings three productions from the Barcelona music scene, linked to the Taller de Músics, to an international professional audience: Carola Ortiz Duo, Clara Lai Trio, Marta Duran and Abraham Lojo.
CAROLA ORTIZ DUO
Clarinetist and singer Carola Ortiz performs in duo with multi-instrumentalist Alex Guitart in a concert of Iberian repertoire from their latest album Cantareras (Microscopi, 2023). Accompanied by electronics, textures, jazz improvisations and percussion and string instruments, both Iberian and Oriental, they fuse sounds, melodies and stories from seemingly distant cultures into a musical experience that unites different sound traditions.
Carola Ortiz | vocals, clarinet, electronics and tambourines
Alex Guitart | saz, Turkish lute, snare drum, daf, effects and tombak
CLARA LAI TRIO
Corpos (Phonogram Unit, 2023) is the first album by the Barcelona trio made up of pianist Clara Lai, bassist Àlex Reviriego and drummer Oriol Roca. The music on their album explores collective construction in the trio format, visiting different sonic and compositional zones. It is composed of pieces that act as sound bodies, finding unity in diversity. In concert, they explore the possibilities and languages of improvisation, enveloping the audience in an energetic music, also contemplative, random, with some noise, where silence coexists with all the melodic sketches.
Clara Lai | piano
Àlex Reviriego | contrabajo
Oriol Roca | batería
MARTA DURAN
Marta Duran is a saxophonist and composer, one of the new voices on the Barcelona scene. With her quartet, she presents Shine (New Trad Records, 2024), a new musical project and the title of her album. Shine blends the depth and acoustic sonority of jazz with touches of electronic elements, creating a unique sonic experience that takes the listener on a journey through different dimensions. Marta Duran’s compositions are influenced by traditional jazz as well as other genres such as Brazilian music and pop. Her pieces are melodic and singable, and Shine seeks to convey a constant musical sincerity, creating a dialogue between the musicians and opening up the emotions of each member of the group to connect with the audience in the most honest way possible.
Marta Duran | tenor sax
Èlia Lucas | piano and keyboards
Tomàs Pujol | bass and synthesizer
Adrià Claramunt | drums
ABRAHAM LOJO
Abraham Lojo is an outstanding guitarist, musician and composer from the new generation of concert flamenco guitarists, recognised for the honesty, expressiveness and creativity of his compositions. He presents his new EP Calle Cruces (Cabal Musical, 2024), a work that stands out for its naturalness and authenticity. His work is based on flamenco, fused with genres such as jazz and classical music. In this repertoire of his own creation, the artist shares his most significant and personal memories. In addition, his music reflects his connection to nature and the landscapes that have inspired him and given him the strength to pursue his dreams.
Abraham Lojo | guitar
Jorge Mesa, Pirata | cante (flamenco singing)
Max Villavechia | piano
Álvaro López | percussion
Uri Català | cello
CONTACT
Cendra, 34. 08001 Barcelona
T. +34 93 443 43 46
[email protected]
www.tallerdemusics.com
