July 5 A tribute to Bebo Valdés and Steffen Morrison in concert at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
Roberto Carlos Valdés “Cucurucho”, Alana Sinkëy and Steffen Morrison in a double header at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier
Kicking off this double bill in the Parque Almansa auditorium of San Javier is Roberto Carlos Valdés “Cucurucho”, a prestigious jazz pianist in his own right as well as grandson of the legendary Bebo Valdés and nephew of Chucho Valdés. He leads a tribute to his grandfather which also includes special guest singer Alana Sinkëy.
Roberto Carlos Valdés, who like his illustrious forebears hails from Cuba, was a member of Los Van Van and has also played with greats such as Bebo Valdés, Rubén Blades, Óscar de León, Juanes and Orishas. He is accompanied by Javier Colina, for many the best double-bassist in Spanish jazz, and a reference for contemporary music as well as pop, flamenco and Latin music. He had a great relationship with the pianist Bebo Valdés, with whom he played and recorded on numerous occasions including the “Lágrimas Negras” project, with Diego El Cigala. In fact, one of the first time Bebo Valdés performed with Diego El Cigala was during the 5th edition of the San Javier Jazz Festival.
Line-up
Roberto Carlos Valdés “Cucurucho”: piano
Javier Colina: double bass
Moisés Porro: drums and percussion
Special guest Alana Sinkëy: singer
Rounding off the evening’s entertainment is Steffen Morrison, one of the greatest new soul artists in Europe. Admired for his passion and energy on stage and his great sensitivity as a composer, his albums establish him as one of the best artists of the genre, influenced by giants such as James Brown, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and Teddy Pendergrass. He is currently based in Amsterdam.
His concerts are unforgettable for soul fans, and this appearance marks a return to Jazz San Javier after his debut in the 23rd edition of the festival as he presents his latest album “Legacy”.
Line-up
Steffen Morrison: lead singer
Alvin Lewis: guitar and vocals
Raoel Foe Aman: bass
Jeremiah Owusu: drums
Samuel Frank: keyboard
Franklin Breeveld: sax
Joe Rivera: trumpet
The fourth concert in the 26th edition of the San Javier Jazz festival begins at 21.30 at the open-air auditorium in Parque Almansa in the centre of San Javier. Tickets are priced at 20 euros and will go on sale at the beginning of May: details will appear on this page as soon as they are made available.
For the full programme of the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival click here or for more local information go to the home page of San Javier Today.
San Javier Jazz Festival 2024
Friday June 28: Adrian Cunningham and His Old School, a free concert at 22.00 in the Plaza de España in San Javier. Click here for further information.
Saturday June 29: A double bill as Anna Luna presents “Argentina besa el Mediterráneo” and Roberto Fonseca presents “La Gran Diversión” at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa. Starts 21.30, tickets 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Wednesday July 3: The Bill Charlap Trío at the Teatro Nuevo de invierno in Parque Almansa. Starts at 22.00, tickets 15 euros. Click here for further information.
Friday July 5: Another double bill as Roberto Carlos Valdés “Cucurucho” and Javier Colina, along with special guest Alana Sinkëy, present a tribute to Bebo Valdés. They are followed on stage at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa by Steffen Morrison. Starts 21.30, tickets 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Saturday, July 6: Gregory Porter at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa at 22.00. Tickets 60 euros. Click here for further information.
Thursday July 11: Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin "Brasil" World Tour, with special guests Ivan Lins and Grégoire Maret, at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa. Starts 22.00, tickets 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Friday July 12: Calexico at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa. Starts 22.00, tickets 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Saturday July 13: A double bill at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa, starting with the Joan Mar Sauqué Quinteto featuring Champian Fulton and continuing with Russell Malone & Cyrus Chestnut Quartet with special guest Ekep Nkwelle. Starts 21.30, tickets 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Sunday July 14: A free concert at 22.00 by Carole Alston at the Puerto Tomás Maestre in La Manga del Mar Menor. Click here for further information.
Wednesday July 17: Another free event at 22.00 featuring the Steam Brass Band on Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera. Click here for further information.
Friday July 19: Cimafunk live in concert at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa. Starts 22.00, tickets 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Saturday July 20: The final double bill of the festival at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa featuring José Luis Jaén and a tribute to Paco de Lucía with Niño Josele & Antonio Serrano. Starts 21.30, tickets 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Monday July 22: The closing concert is given by the great Diana Krall at the Auditorio Municipal in Parque Almansa, starting at 22.00. Tickets 60 euros. Click here for further information.
