Grammy-nominated Saxophonist Melissa Aldana Plays Exclusive Torremolinos Show

For those who emotion nan sound of sax, location is an unmissable arena connected nan sky arsenic world-renowned tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana brings her exceptional quartet to Clarence Jazz Club successful Torremolinos.

Melissa Aldana brings grammy-nominated Jazz mastery to Torremolinos 

Clarence Jazz Club hosts 1 of its astir anticipated concerts ever connected Saturday, March 28, astatine 10pm. Chilean-born creator Melissa Aldana arrives pinch her acclaimed lineup: pianist Pablo Held, bassist Pablo Menares, and drummer Kush Abadey. This marks her sole capacity connected nan Iberian Peninsula during this tour, promising an friendly evening of modern jazz excellence successful nan bosom of nan Costa del Sol.

From Santiago to world acclaim

Melissa Aldana discovered jazz early done her father, Marcos Aldana, a respected saxophonist. Initially drawn to nan alto saxophone, she switched to tenor aft falling nether Sonny Rollins’ spell. In 2007, Danilo Pérez spotted her talent and invited her to nan Panama Jazz Festival, paving nan measurement for a Berklee College of Music scholarship. Mentors including Joe Lovano, George Garzone, and Greg Osby shaped her unique voice.

Her 2010 debut Free Fall showcased agile method and inventive compositions. Success accelerated successful 2013 erstwhile she became nan first female instrumentalist to triumph nan Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, judged by legends for illustration Wayne Shorter and Branford Marsalis.

Grammy nods and Blue Note triumphs

Aldana’s 2014 medium Melissa Aldana & Crash Trio connected Concord Jazz earned wide praise. Later releases explored bold themes, including her 2019 Visions task inspired by Frida Kahlo, earning a Grammy information for Best Improvised Jazz Solo connected “Elsewhere”. She co-founded nan all-female supergroup ARTEMIS, contributing to their acclaimed 2020 Blue Note debut.

Signing pinch Blue Note successful 2022 brought 12 Stars, highlighted by different Grammy-nominated solo connected “Falling”. Her 2024 merchandise Echoes of nan Inner Prophet paid homage to Wayne Shorter. Most recently, Filin (released February 2026 connected Blue Note) delivers exquisite ballads rooted successful Cuba’s filin tradition, featuring collaborations pinch Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Peter Washington, and Kush Abadey—plus impermanent Cécile McLorin Salvant connected prime tracks. Critics hail its affectional extent and elegant storytelling.

Don’t miss this friendly performance

Frequently classed among nan world’s apical saxophonists by DownBeat magazine, Aldana blends contented pinch innovation, captivating audiences from New York’s Village Vanguard to awesome festivals worldwide. Tickets, priced betwixt €40 and €50, stay disposable for this 10pm commencement astatine Clarence Jazz Club, Calle Danza Invisible 8, Torremolinos.