David Pastor at Sala Villanos

Trumpeter David Pastor presents his latest album, The Abraxas Sessions, Vol. 4, a vibrant tribute to Dizzy Gillespie that captures the spirit of bebop with irresistible energy. This release marks the beginning of Dizzyness, the tour that takes Pastor and his quintet across Spain.

A pioneer of the bebop revolution alongside Charlie Parker, Gillespie was not only a charismatic and extroverted figure, but also a genius who forever changed the course of jazz history. Pastor’s new album is more than a tribute—it’s a deep journey into the heart of bebop, the sonic universe Gillespie helped reinvent....

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Trumpeter David Pastor presents his latest album, The Abraxas Sessions, Vol. 4, a vibrant tribute to Dizzy Gillespie that captures the spirit of bebop with irresistible energy. This release marks the beginning of Dizzyness, the tour that takes Pastor and his quintet across Spain.

A pioneer of the bebop revolution alongside Charlie Parker, Gillespie was not only a charismatic and extroverted figure, but also a genius who forever changed the course of jazz history. Pastor’s new album is more than a tribute—it’s a deep journey into the heart of bebop, the sonic universe Gillespie helped reinvent.

“Paying tribute to Dizzy is a task that fills you with both vertigo and reverence,” admits Pastor, whose trumpet brings Gillespie’s essence to life with passion and technical mastery.

Far from being a relic of the past, bebop continues to thrive in Spain. In cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, jam sessions, festivals, and concerts keep the genre’s flame alive. Musicians like David Pastor, Perico Sambeat, and Andrea Motis are leading figures in this vibrant scene, each adding their own unique voice to the ever-evolving language of jazz.

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