BvR Flamenco Big Band «Flamenco-Jazz XL»

Bernard van Rossum — tenor and soprano saxophone, composition and arrangements
María Marín — vocals, palmas (hand claps)
Karen Lugo — flamenco dance
Marc Lopez — flamenco guitar
Sergio Martínez — percussion
Xavi Torres — piano
Miquel Álvarez — double bass, electric bass
Joan Terol — drums
Tete Leal — alto saxophone, flute
Latino Blanco — baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
Raúl García — trumpet
Voro García — trumpet
Pepe Zaragoza — trumpet
Pablo Martínez — trombone
Paco Soler — trombone

The fusion of flamenco and jazz reaches a new dimension through this big band. Led by the Hispano-Dutch saxophonist Bernard van Rossum — recipient of the “Rogier van Otterloo Award 2022” — the ensemble has performed at festivals including the North Sea Jazz Festival (NL), Jazz San Javier (Spain), and Makhanda Jazz Festival (South Africa), among others.

On its three released albums, the band has collaborated with leading flamenco artists such as Antonio Serrano, Carles Benavent, David de Jacoba, and Rafael de Utrera.

After more than ten years of artistic development, van Rossum returns to the FIJAZZ festival with his acclaimed big band — bringing together some of the most outstanding young figures in contemporary flamenco and jazz, including vocalist María Marín, virtuoso pianist Xavi Torres, and flamenco dancer Karen Lugo.

"I heard some new territory that night…"

Kenny Werner

"His engaging compositions and arrangements are awash in perception and authenticity."
All About Jazz