The 9th edition of the Denia Jazz Festival kicks off with the musician Enric Peidro as director of the event.
3rd August – Thomas Kretzchmar Quartet
The festival will be opened by the French violinist Thomas Kretzschmar with his quartet. The artist from Nîmes has collaborated with figures such as Stochelo Rosenberg, Bireli Lagrène, Angolo Debarre, Humberto Ríos and Tchavolo Schmitt and has an international reputation.
10 August – Tanja Filipovic
The second night will feature the voice of the Serbian singer Tanja Filipovic, who lives in Ganz (Austria), backed by the trio of musicians who usually accompany him in his performances. At only 23 years of age, critics have highlighted the virtuosity of her voice, her vocal technique and her natural capacity for improvisation.
17 August – International Classic Jazz All Stars
The halfway point of the festival will be dedicated to the American musician/musician and composer George Gerswhin. The International Classic Jazz All Stars, led by saxophonist Enric Peidro, will pay tribute to the renowned musician with ‘A night with George Gerswhin’. This is a genuine festival event that aims to remember the great names of jazz music, as was done last year with the tribute to Duke Ellington.
In the International Classic Jazz All Stars we find musicians with great professional careers such as the Danish drummer Martin Andersen, the Catalan contrabassist Queralt Camps, the French trombonist Samuel Marthé, the British trumpeter Paul Evans and the Valencian vibraphonist Arturo Serra.
24 August- Judith Owen & Her Gentlemen Callers
The festival will be closed by Judith Owen & Her Gentlemen Callers, who are currently on a European tour. Based in New Orleans (United States), their music is heavily influenced by vocalists such as Peggy Lee, Pearl Bailey, Blossom Dearie, Julie London and Dinah Washington. In addition, her set design is reminiscent of the great productions of Broadway musicals and shows, with a touch of noir. The Welsh-born singer offers a repertoire that mixes jazz, swing and blues, which has led her to collaborate with jazz figures such as Jason Marsalis, Nicholas Payton and Donald Harrison, among others.
Among the musicians in her band (Her Gentlemen Callers) is Australian guitarist Dave Bleckhorn.
Enjoy good music in the pleasant atmosphere of the Torrequemada Gardens in Denia!