Letter to Milos

Marco Mezquida Trío

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Letter to Milos is the title of both the performance and the album by the Spanish pianist, dedicated to his son in his first year of life. In this work, Mezquida blends his love for tonality with the freedom of free jazz, exploring a wide range of styles. Highlights include Nacimiento and Infinito, the groove of Charrada de la vida and Sonajero, the progressive pop of El cielo en tus brazos, the blues of Percebes y zamburiñas, and the minimalist punk of Pauta completa.

The album also pays tribute to Iberian music with Pandero Suite and fuses Cuban son with Brazilian samba in Passarinho. Additionally, Letter to Milos and Milos Smiles reflect his connection to the Romantic genre, offering a subtle tribute to German composer Johannes Brahms, one of the great figures of Romanticism.

 

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Press quotes

“‘More than the label ‘jazz’, it is the name Marco that matters. One of the great figures of Spanish jazz, pianist Marco Mezquida leads his trio this Thursday in Ponferrada to present his album Letter to Milos, dedicated to his young son-”

Emilio L. Castellanos. La Nueva Crónica

“Letter to Milos is not just a love letter to my son in his first year of life; it is a heartfelt testimony of what I feel best describes me artistically today.”

Marco Mezquida

“Pianist and composer Marco Mezquida (Mahón, 1987) has just won the BMW Welt Jazz Award 2022 in Munich, one of the most prestigious private awards on the European jazz scene. The Menorcan artist triumphed over the trio led by Israeli pianist Anat Fort in the final round, after advancing past other contenders: Julia Hülsmann Trio (Germany), Jacob Karlzon Trio (Sweden), Giovanni Guidi Quintet (Italy), and Ashley Henry Quartet (Great Britain).”

Pablo Sanz. El Mundo

Govern de les Illes Balears Conselleria de Turisme, Cultura i Esports Institut d' estudis baleàrics Ponte Producciones

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