Blues and Jazz Series at Las Cigarreras: August 1, 8, 22 & 29, 2025
Location: Vertical Garden, Las Cigarreras Cultural Center
Time: 9:00 PM, with free access until capacity is reached. Café service available from 7:30 PM.
PROGRAM:
Friday, August 1
Ernesto Llorens with Swing26
A Gypsy Jazz concert with French influences and a Mediterranean flair, full of swing. The sextet features violin, clarinet, three guitars, and double bass, inspired by the famous Hot Club de France led by Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, and Hubert Rostaing.
Friday, August 8
Medicine Man
Performing original compositions with a strong blues foundation and hints of their musical influences. The band blends classic blues with their own style. Line-up: Víctor Jordá (vocals, guitar), Rafa Navas (bass), Enrique Simón (piano), Ñaco Goñi (harmonica), Héctor « Stewei » Rodríguez (drums).
Friday, August 22
Jazz: Roots and Evolution, from Ragtime to Swing
A semi-educational concert tracing jazz’s early development, from Ragtime and Blues to Swing, including New Orleans and Dixieland styles. The group features Fusta i Jazz Quartet plus piano, tuba, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, and drums.
Friday, August 29
Bayou Tree
Formed from the SBA Blues Combo (participants in Alicante’s first Blues Festival), the band brings a full lineup: vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano, bass, and drums. Their style is rooted in Blues, blending Chicago and Texas sounds with touches of blues-rock. Members: Santy Burgui (vocals, guitar), Miki Ródenas (bass), Félix Serrano (piano), Juanjo “Little Fonsi” (harmonica), Toni “Friti” (drums).
More information:
https://www.agendacultural.org/es/ayuntamiento-de-alicante/ciclo-de-blues-y-jazz
