Events

ÁNGELA CERVANTES QUINTETO "ATEMPORAL"

Ángela Cervantes - vocals Ariel Brínguez - sax Javier Sánchez - guitar Santi Greco - bass Andrés Litwin - drums A sonic ritual in more than seven languages. From Rumi to Drexler, from Fayruz to Valderrama, from Fauré to Ángela Cervantes, from the aria to the Ibizan song, from Mediterranean to Iberian tradition. A T E M P O R A L presents a repertoire that blends the mystical, bel canto, and popular music, folklore, and jazz.

ASTRID JONES & THE BLUE FLAPS

Astrid Jones - vocals Carlos Bratt - guitar Carlos Soria - bass Arnaldo Lescay - drums Ernesto Millán - sax, keyboards “Shine!”. It is a statement of intent. A call to SHINE. With their new album, Astrid Jones & The Blue Flaps invite us to illuminate our personal story, what defines who we are, and to embrace the beauty and strength that comes from that awareness. A unique blend of multiple identities, which musically translates into a combination of rhythms, harmonies, and melodies evoking soul, jazz, reggae, and African rhythms, with an elegant and highly personal sound.

BETTA & THE GROOVERS

Betta Berodia – vocals Javier Díaz – piano Marino Orejana – bass David Carrasco – sax Pascu Monge – drums A project led by Madrid-born singer Betta Berodia, with influences from Chicago, where she lived part of her musical journey. Accompanied by the Groovers, they deliver a show filled with African American music, with a touch of elegance, strength, and expertise, thanks to the high caliber of the musicians in the band, their musical backgrounds, and their exquisite repertoire.

BOBBY MARTÍNEZ NEW SEXTET

Carlos Rossi – trumpet Iñigo Gordejuela – piano Darío Guibert – double bass Cesar de Frias – drums Nacho Fernández – guitar Bobby Martínez – tenor saxophone Bobby Martínez (Philadelphia) is a saxophonist, flutist, composer, and big band director. Throughout his long musical career, he has shared the stage with figures such as Paquito D’Rivera, Tony Lakatos, Richie Cole, Pat Metheny, Paco de Lucia, Julio Iglesias, Joe Williams, Perico Sambeat, Chris Kase, Pepe Rivero, Miguel Ríos, Ana Belén, and many others.

BROTAR LIVIA GIAFFREDA & MARIO CARRILLO

Livia Giaffreda - voice, percussion Mario Carrillo - double bass, square frame drum Daniel García Diego - piano, square frame drum Pablo Martín Jones - drums, percussion A single path. To sprout. The music that is born from the meeting of these two musicians seeks to explore the process of flourishing within the transformative cycles of life. A luminous voice slides between the sinuous strings of a double bass, lets itself be guided by the waves of the piano, and places one step in front of the other guided by the rhythmic cadences of Afro-Latin cultures.

BUBA

Miguel Malla – sax Andrés Chapapote – piano Pablo Navarro – double bass Gabriel Marijuan – drums Buba is a Funk-Jazz band formed by four Madrid-based musicians with extensive experience in the field. Pablo Navarro: bass (Mastretta, Racalmuto, Josele Santiago…), Miguel Malla: alto sax (Los Ronaldos, Mastretta, Racalmuto…), Andrés Chapapote: organ and piano (Mighty Vamp, Watch Out, Mr. Kilombo…), and Gabriel Marijuan: drums (Coque Malla, Racalmuto, Josele Santiago…) came together two years ago to play at the dance session at Teatro del Barrio in Madrid, and the spark ignited.

CANAL STREET JAZZ BAND

Jim Kashishian – trombone, voice Benjamín Mitte – piano Antonio Domínguez – double bass Yevhen Riechkalov – trumpet Raúl Rodríguez – drums La Canal, with its five members, each contributing their ideas, develops not only a Jazz style but creates its own musical style that demonstrates enough appeal and energy to spread the joy inherent in Jazz across almost all its forms. With their experience, La Canal perfectly conveys Jazz and reinforces their image as the most distinguished band in Spain.

CARAMELO DE CUBA TRIO

Javier Gutierrez Massó “Caramelo” – piano Ernesto Hermida – bass Moisés Porro – drums Pianist, percussionist, arranger, composer, and music producer. A major pioneer in the fusion of flamenco with jazz and Cuban music in Spain, considered by the international specialized press as one of the best Latin jazz pianists in the world. Creator, promoter, and host of Spain’s top jam session, where his musical contribution was instrumental in leading the international specialized press to regard Madrid as the capital of Latin jazz.

CARMEN VELA QUARTET

armen Vela – flute, clarinet Jorge Castañeda – piano Ander García – double bass Gonzalo Maestre – drums “En Continuo” is the second album by Madrid-based flutist Carmen Vela. An album full of energy and immediacy. Music that tells cosmopolitan, light-filled stories through richly jazzy harmonies. Urban music that blends seamlessly with the quartet, creating a distinctive sound that moves between powerful, driving sonorities and the warm texture of wood. Poetic melodies play with different rhythms to create vibrant, living music.

CECILIA KRULL QUARTET

Cecilia Krull – vocals Luis Guerra – piano Francisco López “Loque” – double bass Daniel García Bruno – drums Cecilia Krull, from Madrid, with family roots in France, Cuba, Germany, and Spain, has established herself as a successful international songwriter and performer. She is known worldwide for “My Life Is Going On,” the main theme of Money Heist. Her career, which began in childhood, has shaped a voice capable of deeply moving audiences, thanks to an exceptional versatility that spans diverse genres, although her true home is jazz.

CELIA MAYO & RICHARD KRULL TRÍO

Celia Mayo - voice Richard Krull - piano Toño Miguel - double bass Dani García - drums Richard Krull’s trio is made up of musicians with long careers as leaders of their own groups and proven creative ability. They are veterans and they are also three friends who wanted to come together in this adventure. Celia Mayo is a young singer of the new generation, the kind who never leaves anyone indifferent, quite the opposite.

CÉSAR FILIÚ DOUGLAS QUARTET

César Filiú Douglas - sax Miguel Ángel “Wiwi” - piano Reinier Elizarde “El Negrón” - double bass Rodrigo Ballesteros - drums Journey to My Land This concert is a journey toward my roots. A path through the sounds, memories, and traditions that have shaped the way I understand music. I grew up surrounded by musicians, listening to stories that came from far away and from nearby, from Cuba, the Caribbean, jazz, and many other musical traditions that speak with one another.

CRIS LÓPEZ QUARTET - SONGS I LOVE

Cris López – vocals Humberto Rios – piano Yandy Martínez – double bass David Fernández – drums Songs I Love: A tribute to the great divas of blues, jazz, and soul. With 30 years of experience on stage, Cris López has established herself as one of the most powerful, versatile, and expressive voices of her generation. Trained in an international gospel choir and rooted in Chicago blues, her career moves through blues, jazz, and soul with authenticity, elegance, and a deep connection to African American music.

CUBAN JAZZ QUINTET THE CUBINTAGE

Yuvisney Aguilar – timbales Gito Maleta – piano José Raúl Machado – double bass Carlos Cano – flute Ángel Herrera – congas CUBintage is a musical project led by Cuban percussionist and composer Yuvisney Aguilar, focused on Cuban jazz with strong inspiration from Cuban music of the 1950s and 1960s. The group’s name combines the words Cuba and vintage, referring to the elegance and retro style of that golden era, when figures such as Bebo Valdés, Cachao López, and Peruchín created a distinctive and influential Latin sound.

DANIEL JUÁREZ QUARTET - REFLEXIVIDAD

Daniel Juárez - tenor sax Íñigo Ruíz de Gordejuela - piano Darío Guibert - double bass Naima Acuña - drums Considered one of the most important European contemporary jazz albums of 2025, Reflexividad is “a deeply introspective project that explores themes such as beauty, desire, identity, and perspective, while at the same time inviting reflection on universal human experiences through music.”

DEL TORO BLUES BAND

Danny del Toro – harmonica, vocals Mike Martínez – guitar Pedrinho Maravilloso – bass Carlos Tello – drums Del Toro Blues Band was founded by harmonica player Danny del Toro in 2014. Today, they are one of the most established bands on the European circuit, as in addition to their own shows, they accompany prominent and award-winning international artists on their European tours. Blues, Swing, and Jazz with 100% original songs make their concerts the perfect cocktail not to be missed.

GERMÁN KUCIH - ON BUD

Germán Kucich – piano Roberto Nieva – sax Francisco “Loque” – bass Juanma Barroso – drums ON BUD is a project by Germán Kucich based on compositions by Bud Powell, a key figure of Bebop. This movement, which emerged in the 1940s and 1950s, had a historical and political dimension that went beyond its musical innovations. In contrast to the European avant-gardes, which eventually distanced themselves from everyday life, Bebop was born as a popular art form in Harlem and played a central role in the struggle for civil rights of the Black population in the United States.

GUILLEM ARNEDO QUARTET

Dani Pérez – guitar Lucía Fumero – piano and vocals Horacio Fumero – double bass Guillem Arnedo – drums The quartet led by drummer Guillem Arnedo is made up of the great guitarist Dani Pérez, the legendary double bassist Horacio Fumero, and the young pianist and singer Lucía Fumero. They perform original compositions, some with roots in traditional Argentine music, as well as jazz standards from the tradition with their own arrangements.

HAYLEN

Haylen - voice, guitar Pablo Sanpa - guitar David Salvador - bass Antonio Pax - drums Haylen is a French singer and guitarist influenced by blues, soul, and rock’n’roll. From a young age she developed her passion for music on the underground scene in Paris, performing in metro stations, jam sessions, and alternative venues, where she built her reputation as a rhythm guitarist and singer with a wide vocal range. Inspired by artists such as Amy Winehouse, Etta James, and Aretha Franklin, her musical universe blends the vintage aesthetics of the 1950s and 1960s with a contemporary energy.

INOIDEL GONZÁLEZ QUARTET

Frantzes Elzaurdia - piano Javier Tapia - double bass Michael Olivera - drums Inoidel González - sax The Cuban sax player, Inoidel González, presents us with an exciting musical journey that revives the essence of jazz classics and the musical tradition of the Caribbean and South America. During this sonic experience, we will walk among song geniuses such as Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Marta Valdés, Jose Antonio Méndez, Miguel Matamoros, Chico Buarque, and Pixinguinha.

ISRAEL SANDOVAL FUSION BAND

Israel Sandoval – guitar, composition Víctor Merlo – bass Jorge Vera – piano Miguel Lamas – drums Israel Sandoval Fusion Band, formed by Israel Sandoval, Miguel Lamas, Jorge Vera, and Víctor Merlo, performs original music composed by Israel Sandoval, characterized by a sound full of groove, interaction, and energy. The project moves within contemporary jazz and fusion, with its own musical language that combines elements of jazz, funk, and rock, resulting in powerful, modern music with a strong rhythmic identity and a clear focus on live performance.

JAVIER VERCHER QUARTET

Javier Vercher - sax Luis Guerra - piano Yandy Martínez - double bass Al Brenes - drums The group develops an innovative approach with a distinctive language that integrates global influences, a strong orientation toward improvisation, and deep sonic exploration. Their music creates an intense and immersive experience, marked by tension, nuance, and solid collective interaction, expanding the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Javier Vercher, born in Madrid in 1978, began his musical training in Gandía and later specialized in jazz.

JOAQUÍN CHACÓN FT PARKER’S MOOD

Joaquín Chacón - guitar Bobby Martínez - saxophone Toño Miguel - double bass Martin Holland - drums Charlie Parker revolutionized the jazz language, being the key figure of the movement called Bebop, a new musical concept that broke with previous improvisation formulas, creating a style that became the seed of all later jazz. Joaquín Chacón is a guitarist and composer from Madrid, active since the late 1980s and a key figure in jazz in Spain.

LEO SIDRAN – RESIDENCE OF RESISTANCE

Leo Sidran - guitar, drums, voice Max Darmon - bass Paul Sany - piano Luisa Corral - voice Laura Revuelta - voice The multi-instrumentalist, composer, and singer Leo Sidran first played at Café Central in 1998, at just 21 years old, accompanying his father Ben Sidran on drums. From that first year, the Central stage became a kind of second home for both father and son. They returned every year for their annual residency, initially performing for seven consecutive nights and, over time, extending their stay to fourteen nights a year.

LLUÍS COLOMA TRIO & KID CARLOS

Lluís Coloma – piano Kid Carlos – guitar Manolo Germán – double bass Arnau Julià – drums Blues & Boogie Woogie & Jazz. Lluís Coloma (Barcelona) on piano and Kid Carlos (Seville) on guitar join forces in a project where each artist’s influences blend naturally to offer a surprising repertoire, full of rhythm, magical atmospheres, and personality. Lluís Coloma, one of the most internationally recognized pianists in blues and boogie woogie, a regular at festivals throughout Europe and the United States, performs with his usual trio, featuring Manolo Germán on double bass and Arnau Julià on drums, providing a solid and elegant rhythmic foundation.

MARIANO DÍAZ QUARTET

Mariano Díaz – piano José Guereñu – bass Juan Oliveira – guitar Arturo García – drums The Grammy Award–nominated pianist presents his new project at the iconic Café Central.

MAUREEN CHOI QUARTET

Maureen Choi - violin Daniel García Diego - piano Mario Carrillo - double bass Michael Olivera - drums Founded in 2012, the Maureen Choi Quartet has evolved over more than a decade of shared musical experience, marked by extensive touring, ongoing collaborations, and a strong collective identity. Centered around the original music of violinist and composer Maureen Choi, the quartet functions as a chamber jazz group, where composition and improvisation maintain a constant dialogue.

O SISTER!

Paula Padilla - vocals Helena Amado - vocals Marcos Padilla - vocals Matías Comino - guitar Camilo Bosso - bass Pablo Cabra - drums O Sister! is a Sevilla-based group with 15 years of experience and 6 albums released, whose style originates in the early jazz of New Orleans and evolves by incorporating influences from Latin American music, pop, blues, and lounge. With a close-harmony vocal trio as their signature, the band revives the legacy of forgotten female creators and performers and renews genres like swing and dixieland with a contemporary sensibility.

ODOJAZZ

Cristina de la Vega - voice Ana San Juan - clarinet Irene González - cello Arturo Ballesteros - piano, composition, and arrangements Odojazz bases its repertoire on original compositions by Arturo Ballesteros, Brazilian music, boleros, and jazz standards. The arrangement writing, detailed and precise, leaves little room for improvisation. The instrumentation, with voice, clarinet, cello, and piano interwoven contrapuntally, gives the group a refined and elegant sound, close to chamber music.

PEDRO OJESTO FT. FLAMENCO DE CÁMARA

Pedro Ojesto – piano Mario Montoya – guitar Edu Barbero – vocals Nicolás Cañete – bass Flamenco de Cámara offers a sonic journey where improvisation intertwines with tradition, where the purity of flamenco opens itself to dialogue with other musical languages. A performance that combines the power of the vocals, the depth of the guitar, and the harmonic richness of the piano, in an intimate, elegant format filled with emotion.

PEDRO PABLO & THREE CUBAN JAZZ

Adrián Estévez – piano Yelsy Heredia – double bass Pedro Pablo Rodríguez – percussion The ensemble draws inspiration from—and preserves—the sound and melodies of the 1940s and 1950s. At the Club, they will take the audience on a journey through different genres of Cuban music, including changüí, danzón, Latin jazz, bolero, and rumba.

PERICO SAMBEAT FLAMENCO QUINTET

Perico Sambeat – saxophones Albert Sanz – piano Miquel Alverez – bass Sergio Martínez – cajón and percussion Tico Porcar – drums On this occasion, Perico presents a quintet featuring a selection of Spain’s elite musicians. They perform a repertoire of original compositions in which they explore new paths, approaching different aspects of flamenco through bulerías, tanguillos, alegrías, and seguiriyas. The result is a rigorous and innovative approach to blending the two musical traditions.

RALE MICIC TRIO FT. UGONNA OKEGWO & EJ STRICKLAND SG. SEBASTIÁN CHAMES

Rale Mićić – guitar Ugonna Okegwo – double bass E.J. Strickland – drums Sebastián Chames – piano Rale Mićić is a guitarist and composer born in Belgrade, Serbia, and one of the distinctive voices of the New York jazz scene, where he has lived since 2000. He arrived in the United States after receiving a scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music, where he trained with figures such as George Garzone and John Thomas, and was a direct student of the influential guitarist Mick Goodrick, whose harmonic and aesthetic concepts deeply shaped his musical language.

RANDY INGRAM TRIO

Randy Ingram – piano Drew Gress – double bass Karl Ousbäck – drums Randy Ingram, a New York–based pianist and composer, has been praised as “a pianist of taste and resources” (The New Yorker) and “a formidable composer” (The San Francisco Chronicle). “A pianist drawn to contemporary harmony with a refined rhythmic sense… insightful, self-assured” (The New York Times). Ingram’s artistry as a pianist and composer is fully displayed on his latest trio album, Aries Dance, a celebration of movement and musical expression featuring legendary drummer Billy Hart alongside Ingram’s trusted bassist, the renowned Drew Gress.

SUITE SEFARAD

Federico Lechner – musical direction and piano Cristina Pascual – first violin Clara Vázquez – second violin Abel Nafee Rosch – viola Susana Rico – cello Darío Guibert – double bass Valentín Iturat – drums Suite Sefarad is a musical project led by pianist and composer Federico Lechner, which proposes a contemporary dialogue with the Sephardic tradition. Through original compositions and arrangements, the group reinterprets ancient Judeo-Spanish melodies from a modern perspective, integrating jazz, flamenco, and Mediterranean music.

VERÓNICA FERREIRO & JAVIER SÁNCHEZ

Verónica Ferreiro - vocals Javier Sánchez - guitar Verónica has a solid career as a composer and performer, supported by numerous acclaimed works. Her debut album, LAIO, reached number 1 in jazz album sales on iTunes Spain and appeared on charts in Mexico and Argentina. The album also earned a prominent place in prestigious international catalogs such as Dusty Groove America (Chicago) and Giant Step (New York). Her musical projects have led her to participate in major festivals, including the Jazzharrean Festival in Vitoria, the Ellas Crean Festival, and the Masters at Work Festival in Bilbao.

YRVIS MÉNDEZ QUINTET

Gherardo Catanzaro – piano Daniel Rouleau – sax Christopher Barrios – drums Carlos J. R. “El Oso” – Afro-Venezuelan percussion Yrvis Méndez – vocals, bass guitar, double bass It is a sonic evolution, a free expression of Afro-Venezuelan and Creole music, and a poetic approach in its lyrics in favor of the environment. We can say it is music with substance and social content, a musical essence that is recycled and recreated over distance, fused with rhythms and genres such as jazz, soul, and Afrobeat.