ALEX CONDE – PACO DE LUCÍA MUSIC FOR BIG BAND (LIVE) (2026)
Paco de Lucía Music for Big Band is a new project dedicated to the musical legacy of Paco de Lucía, reimagining his repertoire through the powerful and sophisticated language of the big band.
Led by Álex Conde — pianist, arranger and musical director — the project brings together an exceptional ensemble created specifically for this unique musical vision: a full big band formation expanded with leading flamenco musicians, including guitars, percussion, flute, trumpet, cante and palmas. This meeting of flamenco and large ensemble writing gives Paco de Lucía’s music a new orchestral dimension, while preserving the energy, rhythm and emotional depth at the heart of his work.
Recorded strictly live during its concert presentation on November 24 at Teatro Albéniz in Madrid, the project captures the intensity, precision and collective power of a one-of-a-kind formation on stage.
With arrangements that expand Paco de Lucía’s universe into a large ensemble format, Paco de Lucía Music for Big Band celebrates one of the most influential figures in flamenco history while opening his music to new audiences, stages and international contexts.
Personnel:
Alex Conde - Dirección, Arreglos y Piano
Joni Jimenez - Guitarra
Antonio Sanchez - Guitarra
Ale Escalera - Flauta
Israel Suarez ''Piraña'' - Cajón
Pablo Martin Caminero - Contrabajo
Miquel Asensio - Bateria
Enriquito Rodriguez - Trompeta
Rafita de Madrid - Cante
Adrian Jimenez - Palmas
Lucas Jimenez - Palmas
Trompetas: Javier Arevalo, Josue Garcia, Ivan del Castillo, Juan Luis de la Torre
Trombones: Santi Cañada, Roberto Pacheco, Giorgio Gallina, Roberto Bazan
Saxos: Roman Filiu, Cesar Filiu, Vicente Macian, Julio Marin, Monica Viera
Production Team:
Produccion:Julio Marti, Kenya Autie, Denny Abrams, Alex Conde
Julián Lona: Dirección de vídeo y fotografía
Camaras: Aitor Gata Victoria Aguiar Fernando Ortigoza Julián Lona
Edición y colorimetría: Juan Sut
Fotografía fija: Valentina Zamora
Monitores y grabación: David Rodriguez
Cartagena Raúl Redondo: Sonido FOH
Alfonso de Paz Díaz: Sonido escenario
Oscar Autie: Mezcla y masterización
Mezclado y masterizado en El Cerrito Records
Sara O. Minetto: Diseño CD
Dani Sanchis y Aitor Costa: Logística Grabado en directo en en el Teatro Albeniz UMusic Hotel de Madrid el 24 de Noviembre de 2025 dentro del ciclo Villanos del Jazz / Festival de Jazz de Madrid.