Injazz

For our latest edition of Pocket Concerts, we were honored to welcome pianist and composer Xavi Torres to the studio.

Born in Tarragona and based between Amsterdam and Paris, Torres has become one of Europe’s most distinctive piano voices, blending the precision of classical music with the freedom and spontaneity of jazz. In this intimate solo performance, his playing moves effortlessly between lyricism, rhythmic play and improvisation — always deeply expressive and alive.

Apart from his own Trio and Quartet gigs, Xavi can be seen on stage with artists such as Irene Reig, Sam Newbould, and Bernard Van Rossum Flamenco Big Band throughout the coming months.

Watch the full performance via the link in our bio.

Pocket Concerts is made possible by World of Jazz, inJazz, Het Jazz Archief, and Podiumkunst.net.

In December 1996, a young Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw shook up the old BIMHUIS with a fresh and contemporary sound. Nearly thirty years later, the orchestra returns to where it all began for two special anniversary concerts on May 16 and 17.

Celebrated by All About Jazz as a “world-class orchestra,” the JOC has shared the stage with artists including Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Oleta Adams. These anniversary concerts — The Jazz Influencers XL — bring together influential voices from past and present, with guests including Brandee Younger, Benjamin Herman, Ella Zirina and Joep Grotendorst.

More information via the link in our bio.