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The city of Málaga is getting ready to host the 37th edition of its International Jazz Festival which takes place from the 6th to the 13th November 2023 with a fantastic lineup which will delight Jazz lovers! 

International Malaga Jazz Festival 2023

This year’s programme stands out for the quality of musicians taking to the stage of the Cervantes Theatre. You’ll be able to enjoy the music of artists such as Joe Lovano, Jakob Bro, Maria Schneider, Ron Carter, Andrea Motis, Marco Mezquida, Shai Maestro, Youn Sun Nah, Benjamin Moussay, Paquito d’Rivera and Mulatu Astatke.

Programme of Events for the Malaga Jazz Festival 2023

All official concerts will take place in the Cervantes Theatre.

Tickets are already available for sale and are priced from €12 to €42 (Depending on the concert and the seats you choose). Please remember that as the number of tickets available is limited we recommend you buy your tickets ASAP through the official website HERE.

Monday 6th November – Joe Lovano & Jakob Bro – Once Around the Room

American saxophonist Joe Lovano and Danish guitarist Jakob Bro open this 37th edition of the International Malaga Jazz Festival with a sextet format as a tribute to drummer and composer, Paul Motian. Lovano will also receive the Malagajazz Award in recognition of his mastery of the saxophone.

Tuesday 7th November – Maria Schneider & Clasijazz Big Band

Maria Schneider, the world’s most prestigious composer for big bands and winner of numerous Grammy’s will be conducting the Clasijazz Big Band, a group consisting of many of the best musicians in Andalucia and the rest of Spain.

Wednesday 8th November – Ron Carter ‘Foursight’

Ron Carter, one of the most original, prolific and influential jazz musicians returns to the Cervantes Theatre 6 years after being awarded the ‘Cifu’ Award. This time he is the leader of Foursight, a quartet which includes Renee Rosnes on piano, Jimmy Greene on the tenor saxophone and Payton Crossley on drums.

Thursday 9th November – Andrea Motis & Marco Mezquida

Andrea Motis and Marco Mezquida are two of the most representative artists of the Spanish jazz scene of recent years. Both have featured in the Festival before and will present a diverse repertoire ranging from jazz standards to versions of The Beatles and their own original compositions.

Friday 10th November – Shai Maestro Quartet

Shai Maestro is one of the most talented pianists of his generation. In Malaga he’ll take to the stage with a quartet format featuring drummer Ofri Nehemya, double base player Joe Martin and trumpet player Philip Dizack.

Saturday 11th November – Youn Sun Nah & Benjamin Moussay

Korean singer Youn Sun Nah will perform with French pianist Benjamin Moussay. The singer will perform an entirely new repertoire consisting of a collection of songs that have marked her life and which she reinterprets with her usual virtuosity and musicality.

Sunday 12th November – Paquito d’Rivera presents: 10 years without Bebo

 

10 years after the death of legendary Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes, his friend Paquito D’Rivera will perform a concert commemorating his impressive musical career. He’ll be joined by Cuban pianists Caramelo de Cuba, Pepe Rivero and Grammy award winner Iván ‘Melón’ Lewis.

Monday 13th November – Mulatu Astatke

Know as the father of ‘ethio-jazz’ which blends the features of jazz, soul-funk and Latin rhythms with the structures of traditional Ethiopian music and African funk, Mulatu Astatke brings his addictive and sinuous sound to the Cervantes Theatre.

This year’s festival will also bring free live jazz concerts to different locations throughout the city (squares, bars, restaurants, and hotels). The exact programme is yet to be confirmed but we’ll post it as soon as we have the details.

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