Valencian Perico Sambeat stars in the Palau de les Arts' first foray into jazz music

05.04.2007

The Valencian coliseum, as part of its commitment to encompass all musical styles, will offer a concert in which Sambeat, who is considered the most internationally prestigious Spanish saxophonist, will conduct the Valencia Big Band in the auditorium's Aula Magistral.

For this unique event, Perico Sambeat will lead what is known in the jazz world as a Big Band, that is, a jazz orchestra, which on this occasion will be made up of 19 of the most important musicians of the Valencian jazz scene and some of the great musicians of our country.

The Valencia Big Band will perform a repertoire of entirely original works and arrangements for this concert, which will fuse elements of contemporary, African, and flamenco music.

Specifically, Perico Sambeat and the Valencia Big Band will perform Sambeat's own works: Triptik, De Camino, Children's Corner, Memoria de un sueño, Epicuro, Amadla, and Matilda (composed in collaboration with Carles Alberola). The repertoire for this coming April 21st will also include Jo vull que m'acariciis by Tete Montoliu.

For this jazz concert, the Palau de les Arts is once again committed to its policy of affordable prices with tickets at a single price of 15 euros.

An international career

Perico Sambeat began learning the saxophone on his own in 1980. In 1982 he moved to Barcelona where he studied classical flute while also being part of the Taller de Músics, where he studied harmony and arranging with Zé Eduardo.

Sambeat has performed at jazz festivals and clubs worldwide. In 1991, he moved to the New School in New York, where he had the opportunity to play alongside giants such as Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb, Joe Chambers, and others.

In addition, he has worked professionally with Steve Lacy, Daniel Humair, Fred Hersch, Bob Moses, Louis Bellson, Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider, Pat Metheny and Kenny Wheeler.