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The city of M\u00e1laga is getting ready to host the 39th edition of its International Jazz Festival, taking place from November 3 to 10, 2025, with a packed program for jazz lovers!<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lineup dazzles with the quality of musicians performing at the Teatro Cervantes. Attendees will enjoy artists such as Kandace Springs, Gustavo Santaolalla, Theo Croker, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers, C\u00e9cile McLorin Salvant, Mammal Hands, Avishai Cohen Quintet, and Al Di Meola.<\/p>\n

Program of the 39th M\u00e1laga International Jazz Festival<\/h3>\n

All official festival concerts will be held at Teatro Cervantes.<\/p>\n

Tickets are already on sale, ranging from \u20ac10 to \u20ac54 (depending on the artist and seat selection). Tickets can be purchased [HERE].<\/p>\n

Monday, November 3 \u2013 Kandace Springs<\/strong>
American singer and pianist Kandace Springs blends jazz, soul, and pop with unique elegance. Discovered by Prince, she\u2019s been compared to Norah Jones and Nina Simone. Her presence in M\u00e1laga promises an intimate and sophisticated evening, featuring songs from albums like Indigo<\/em> and The Women Who Raised Me<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, November 4 \u2013 Gustavo Santaolalla<\/strong>
Argentine composer and two-time Oscar winner for the soundtracks of Babel<\/em> and Brokeback Mountain<\/em>. Santaolalla is a key figure in contemporary Latin American music, with a career spanning rock, folklore, and film music. His performance will be an emotional and cinematic experience.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, November 5 \u2013 Theo Croker<\/strong>
American trumpeter and composer Theo Croker mixes traditional jazz with influences from hip-hop, funk, and electronic music. Grandson of legendary trumpeter Doc Cheatham, Croker represents the new generation of jazz with a bold and spiritual style.<\/p>\n

Thursday, November 6 \u2013 Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers<\/strong>
Victor Wooten is considered one of the world\u2019s best bassists, known for his virtuosity and creativity. Alongside his brothers, he delivers a show full of groove, improvisation, and energy. Their visit to M\u00e1laga will be a masterclass in technique and musicality.<\/p>\n

Friday, November 7 \u2013 C\u00e9cile McLorin Salvant<\/strong>
Multiple Grammy Award winner, C\u00e9cile McLorin Salvant is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary vocal jazz. Her repertoire ranges from jazz classics to original compositions with strong theatrical and narrative elements. Her performance will be one of the festival\u2019s highlights.<\/p>\n

Saturday, November 8 \u2013 Mammal Hands<\/strong>
British trio combining contemporary jazz with electronic music, minimalism, and global folk influences. With an atmospheric and meditative sound, Mammal Hands offers an immersive sonic experience that has captivated European festivals.<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 9 \u2013 Al Di Meola<\/strong>
Virtuoso American guitarist Al Di Meola is a legend of jazz fusion. With a career that includes collaborations with Paco de Luc\u00eda and John McLaughlin, his technique and passion for Latin music make him a global reference.<\/p>\n

Monday, November 10 \u2013 Avishai Cohen Quintet<\/strong>
Israeli double bassist Avishai Cohen is known for his melodic style and fusion of jazz with Middle Eastern music. His quintet delivers sophisticated and emotional compositions with flawless execution. His concert will close the festival on a note of depth and beauty.<\/p>\n

Additionally, on Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30 PM, there will be a concert by Altagracia<\/strong> at the Victoria Beer Factory. Miryam Latrece, Luis Regidor, and Lisandro Mansilla present their most intimate and personal musical proposal. Tickets cost \u20ac10, with only 60 seats available.<\/p>\n

As in previous years, the festival will also feature parallel activities and free jazz concerts \u2013 the Open Jazz Festival<\/strong> \u2013 at the Curro Rom\u00e1n Auditorium and Jer\u00f3nimo Cuervo Square. Performers include El Gremio, Escandaloso Xp\u00f3sito, Dani Dom\u00ednguez, Carmen Lancho, and Jos\u00e9 Carra Quartet.<\/p>\n

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\u00bfAre you planning on visiting the Malaga Jazz Festival<\/strong>? \u00bfLooking for accommodation? Sunset Beach Club Hotel is located just 20 minutes from M\u00e1laga city centre. With comfortable apartment-style accommodation and extensive facilities, it\u2019s the perfect choice for a great-value weekend break\u2026 you can see more information and check availability at  www.sunsetbeachclub.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tweet The city of M\u00e1laga is getting ready to host the 39th edition of its International Jazz Festival, taking place from November 3 to 10, 2025, with a packed program for jazz lovers! This year\u2019s lineup dazzles with the quality of musicians performing at the Teatro Cervantes. Attendees will enjoy artists such as Kandace Springs, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"The city of M\u00e1laga is getting ready to host the 34th edition of its International Jazz Festival<\/strong> which takes place from the 6th to the 11th November 2020 in spite of the uncertainty caused by Covid-19. Great news for Jazz lovers! \n\n\"MalagaThis year\u2019s 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 Kyle Eastwood, composer and double bass player, flamenco fusion pianist Chano Dom\u00ednguez and multi-instrumentalist and singer Diego Amador, the voice of Robin McKelle and the Latin and Caribbean rhythms the Cuban Jazz Syndicate.<\/strong>\n\nWe're hoping that this year's Malaga Jazz Festival will offer special parallel sections ('Malagajazz' and 'Festival de jazz... en tu zona')  featuring free jazz sessions in different locations throughout the city (see more information below).<\/span>\n

Programme of Events for the Malaga Jazz Festival 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\nAll official concerts will take place in the Cervantes Theatre.\n\nTickets are already available for sale and are priced from \u20ac24 to \u20ac30 <\/strong>(Depending on the concert and the seats you choose). Please remember that due to Covid-19 and strict health and safety protocols, this year the number of tickets available is limited so we recommend you buy your tickets ASAP through the official website HERE<\/a>.\n\nYou also need to make sure you arrive well in advance of the concert start time to allow for temperature checks at the entrance to the theatre. Face masks must be worn at all times during the concerts. \n\nFriday 6th November at 8:00pm<\/em>:<\/em><\/strong> Drummer Michael Olivera<\/strong> leads the Cuban Jazz Syndicate<\/strong> for the opening concert of the Festival. The audience will be able to enjoy these talented Cuban musicians who have been nominated for, and won, various Latin Grammy awards and who will take you on a musical voyage starting on the inland of Cuba and travelling through different parts of the world.\n\nSaturday 7th November at 7:00pm<\/em><\/strong>: Chano Dom\u00ednguez, a reference in flamenco jazz and Diego Amador, multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer from Seville, both masters of the piano, come together to share their impressive repertoires as well as to play classic flamenco masterpieces. \n\nSunday 8th November at 7:00pm<\/em><\/strong>: Musician, composer and actor Kyle Eastwood<\/strong> (son of legendary Hollywood star Clint Eastwood) and considered one the world's best contemporary jazz double bass players will present his latest work, Cinematic.<\/em> He'll be performing scores from some of the greatest films of all time with a jazz twist. \n\nMonday 9th November at 8:00pm<\/em><\/strong>: The union of two great musicians - the Cuban pianist Daniel Amat<\/strong> and Malaga Double Bassist Francis Pos\u00e9<\/strong> - and the collaboration of Argentine drummer Andr\u00e9s Litwin<\/strong> has led to the creation of Hermano. <\/em>An original mix of harmonies and rhythms with a Latin and flamenco feel.\n\nTuesday 10th November at 8:00pm<\/em><\/strong>: Malaga saxophonist Enrique Oliver<\/strong> will take to the stage of the Cervantes Theatre with his sextet made up of first class musicians and will present new and unique material. Free jazz, calypso, samba and 60's hard bop will all come together in a concert which will offer the viewer emotion as well and technical ability.\n\nWednesday 11th November at 8:00pm<\/em><\/strong>: American vocalist Robin McKelle<\/strong> will dive deeply into the repertoire of some of the world's best-known musical divas... Dolly Parton, Amy Winehouse, Sade, Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell amongst others. She will lend her voice to emblematic tunes through her unique vision and jazz style.\n\nAs we mentioned above, there will also be parallel programmes offering free jazz concerts throughout the city during the Festival. Here are some more details...\n

Festival de Jazz... en tu zona<\/strong><\/h2>\nA new addition to the M\u00e1laga Jazz Festival, 'Festival de Jazz... en tu zona' is a new programme which will bring free live jazz concerts to many of Malaga city's districts. The events programme hasn't been published yet but as soon as it's available, we'll post it here.\n\n \n

Malagajazz (free concerts) <\/strong><\/h2>\nThis year the Malaga International Jazz Festival will again be offering open-air acts (all of which are free to watch and listen to) turning the city's streets into a musical spectacle. \n\nMusicians from the United States, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, Great Britain, Finland, Denmark, Holand or Japan (to name but a few) will flood the city's squares, restaurants, terraces, bars and hotels. If you're a jazz fan, this is really an event you do not want to miss.\n\nThe following squares will be great locations to watch free jazz concerts during the Festival:\n