Cole Porter Tribute Headline Denia’s Jazz Festival

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Denia’s celebrated yearly jazz arena returns this August pinch 2 breathtaking nights astatine nan beautiful Jardines de Torrecremada. The XI Festival Jazz Denia – world jazz gathering will showcase world-class talent paying homage to jazz legends and delivering fresh, captivating performances.

The show has a typical tribute connected Thursday August 14, 10:30pm to nan legendary American composer Cole Porter, whose blase melodies and witty lyrics person shaped nan Great American Songbook. This performance promises a nighttime of timeless classics for illustration Night and Day and I’ve Got You Under My Skin, performed by apical world jazz musicians renowned for their expertise to reinterpret Porter’s activity pinch some respect and innovation. Doors unfastened astatine 9pm.

The all-star line-up includes trombonist Samuel Marthé, pianist Federico Mazzanti, bassist Queralt Camps, drummer Martin Andersen and saxophonist Enric Peidro, joined by typical impermanent Jessie Gordon – a show favourite.

A week later, connected Thursday August 21, 10:30pm, nan show wraps up successful style pinch a capacity by American trumpet subordinate and vocalist Ronald Baker. Known for his lukewarm reside and refined shape presence, Baker has shared nan shape pinch legends for illustration Big Joe Turner and Jesse Davis. His blend of Miles Davis cool and George Benson groove will bring nan bid to an elegant close.

Both concerts return spot successful nan scenic Jardines de Torrecremada, located astatine Passeig Ricardo Ortega 2, offering an atmospheric open-air mounting perfect for summertime jazz evenings.

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