Clasijazz Valparaíso BIG BAND

Thanks to Clasijazz and, especially to Pablo Mazuecos who made it happen!

The Clasijazz Valparaíso Big Band, an all-women band, is formed by the highest-level musicians from Spain. During their stay in Valparaíso Foundation (January 14th-18th, 2021) they will rehearse and record a new album for our Jazz in Valparaíso collection.

The repertoire will be a selection of all-time best international women composers and arrangers, such as Toshiko Akiyoshi, Mary Lou Williams, Miho Hazama, Christine Jensen… as well as contemporary women composers and arrangers with the first release of compositions by members of the CJ Valparaíso Big Band: Irene Reig, Natsuko Sugao, Blanca Gutierrez…

CJ Valparaíso Big Band members:

Trumpet: Alba Armengou, Andrea Motis, Alejandra Artiel, Elsa Armengou

Trombone: Rita Payés, Alba Pujals, María Cofan, Corina Martínez

Sax: Irene Reig, Eva Fernández, Cristina Miguel, Clara Juan, Alba Esteban

Piano: Ester Quevedo

Guitar: Carla Motis

Double bass: Blanca Barranco

Drums: Lucía Martínez