Júlio Resende is a Portuguese pianist who has garnered international acclaim for his unique blend of Fado and Jazz. His latest album with ACT Music , „Sons of the Revolution,“ is a testament to his artistic evolution, seamlessly weaving together traditional Fado melodies with the improvisational freedom of Jazz.

„Sons of the Revolution“ is Resende’s most ambitious project to date, showcasing his deep connection to his African heritage. The album celebrates the end of Portugal’s colonial wars and the triumph of freedom over oppression.

Together with his quartet formed by Bruno Chaveiro on Portuguese guitar, André Rosinha on double bass and Alexandre Frazão on drums, freedom will be celebrated in the best venues in Europe, such as the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg and the Kölner Philharmonie in Germany.

„Júlio Resende is a true innovator,“ says ACT Music label boss Siggi Loch, „He is pushing the boundaries of Fado Jazz and creating music that is both beautiful and thought-provoking“. The pianist has several concerts scheduled in various venues across Europe. The new album is being very well received by the public and critics, looking forward to its presentation on stage.

Big names in Jazz will perform at the Jazzaldia festival – San Sebastián International Jazz Festival, such as Diana Krall and Brad Mehldau, .Júlio Resende makes his debut with two dates: July 26th and 27th.

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Our Jazz on Tour in December ’23 ends with these three exciting artists:
Ana Carla Maza – Verónica Ferreiro – Rita Marcotulli

Ana Carla Maza

06.12.23    Mainz                            Frankfurter Hof
07.12.23    Kaiserslautern              Kammgarn
08.12.23    Ravensburg                  Zehntscheuer
09.12.23    Langenau bei Ulm       Pfleghofsaal
10.12.23    Freiburg                        Jazzhaus
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Verónica Ferreiro & Javier Sánchez – “The Voice of Galicia”

Verónica Ferreiro vocal; Javier Sánchez git
13.12.23    München                      Bayerischer Hof
14.12.23    Bruneck/I                      Stadttheater
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Rita Marcotulli “Caravaggio”

28.12.23 Essen                               Grillo Theater
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we’re happy to share with you that “Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic XIV – KOMEDA” by Joachim Kühn New Trio & Atom String Quartet has received the German Record Critics’ Award / Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.

Bestenliste 04/2023 | Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik

Komeda Joachim Kühn New Trio & Atom String Quartet: Jazz At Berlin Philharmonic XIV: Komeda. ACT 9972-2 (Edel)

Released under the simple title “Komeda”, the album documents a deeply emotional and large-scale homage to Krzysztof Komeda, the pioneer of a new European jazz. The pianist Joachim Kühn, a friend from a young age and an admirer of the visionary who died tragically early, looks back on Komeda’s compositions and at the same time uses them as an opportunity to venture into new musical territory with them – in fascinating solo improvisations, with his New Trio and in the successful symbiosis with the equally virtuoso soulful musical Atom String Quartet.

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Joachim Kühn at New York Philharmonic Hall on 4^th of November

Major honor for German´s piano player Joachim Kühn.

He has just been invited to play a concert with classical star pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard at the Philharmonic Hall in New York.

Both  musicians played this program at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt this year.

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Antonio Lizana releases his new album  “Vishuddha “ in October 2023

The Spanish Flamenco Jazz artists Antonio Lizana will publish a new album with his band on the French  Cristal label.

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The Italian pianist Giovanno Guidi, who became known through his many years of collaboration with Enrico Rava, will start his new quartet next spring, which includes the American saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. „I’ve known Giovanni since he was 8 years old,“ says Uli Fild . „I’m convinced: With this band, Guidi will take the decisive step forward in his career.“

The two musicians have previously collaborated in Giovanni Guidi’s Gato Barbieri project, documented on the CD Ojos de Gato on Cam Rec.

Tour dates: 05/08/24-05/23/24 & July/August & Nov 24

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Verónica Ferreiro & Javier Sánchez, two renowned musicians of the Spanish jazz scene, have got together to create  a new musical project that transcends the genre.
Halfway between classical music, folk and jazz, Verónica’s highly personal voice and galician lyrics (one of Spain’s regional languages that shares many singularities with portuguese) merges as if by magic with Javier’s refined compositions and arrangements.

Videos  Live at Spanish TV:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwhsmD6bGFc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hITDqQw85SY

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Together with his brother Rolf, Joachim Kühn just received the German Jazz Prize 2022 for his life’s work. This honors the extraordinary international career of the now 79-year-old pianist. The musician  who lives in Ibiza for many years, wants to cut back on his live performances in the future  but the piano giant is not going to rest. Releases are still in the works on his label ACT.

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„What Julio Resende does with Fado, reminds of what Keith Jarrett does with jazz standards.“ (El Pais, Spain)

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We are glad to announce that our artist Jean Louis Matinier has been nominated for the German Jazz Price 2023 in the category “different Instruments”!

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