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The sultry strains of contemporary jazz will echo through the hidden corridors of Fuengirola’s Speakeasy Jazz Club when The Blue Horses, the rising stars of Andalucia’s jazz scene, are due to deliver a performance that fuses timeless standards with bold, multicultural improvisation – a sonic cocktail that’s as refreshing as the venue’s Prohibition-era drinks.
The Blue Horses, formed between Malaga & Cadiz a few short years ago, have become a force of innovation in Spain’s Jazz landscape. Led by co-leader Pablo García Vega on soprano and tenor saxophone, the band draws from a tapestry of global influences. Cuban-born Inoidel González adds fiery tenor saxophone and flute, infusing their sound with lively Latin flair, while the rhythm section, and featuring guitarist Milton Rodríguez, double bassist Markus Schneider, and drummer Adrián Jiménez, who provide a pulsating backbone of swing and groove.
They have been described as “vibrant multi-cultural innovators” by critics, a reference to their ability to reimagine Miles Davis and Thelonious monk classics while revealing original compositions that pulsate with Andalucia’s soulful spirit. Recent gigs, including a scholarship-supported set at Benalmadena’s 20th International Jazz Seminar in February and a castle-shaking appearance at Fuengirola’s Sohail Jazz Festival in June, are where they got their reputation as must-see talents. Fresh off their November 20 concert in Algeciras they bring that electric energy to Costa del Sol’s best jazz hideaway.
Speakeasy Jazz and Cocktails is hidden away on Pasaje de las Rampas 10 – a discreet side street off the bustling Paseo de las Rampas pedestrian promenade. The venue is reminiscent of the 1920s New York glamour. This basement lounge with its amber-colored lighting, velvet booths and walls decorated in vintage jazz memorabilia has been a favorite for many years. beacon for jazz lovers for over a decade. The only beer you’ll find here is cocktails or soft drinks.
The Blue Horses, a two-set performance that promises generous encores, will begin at around 10.30pm. Doors open on Friday November 28th. The entry is free but not the cocktails.
