“What a heat”. “Sh, Miles is coming out now!”. “Get over there, I can’t see well”. It is July 11, 1985, there are more than seven thousand people in the Solar de la Maestranza in Seville, but only the sound of the trumpet can be heard when Miles Davis comes on stage playing Time After Time. If music does not understand time, jazz even less. And the arrival of “We call it Jazz” to Seville proves it: a live concert where to live the rhythm, improvisation, and some of the most legendary themes of the genre by the hand of professional musicians.
A trip to the soul of Louisiana from the Barrio de Triana, in the emblematic Long Rock Sevilla, whose walls are covered with the lyrics of those stories you do not remember having lived. From Ain’t Misbehavin to Summertime or other hymns of artists like Ella Fitzgerald, the emotion comes to Seville on selected dates. But beware, the number of seats is limited, so try to leave the improvisation for the music, and be sure to book yours in advance.
What is “We call it Jazz”?
Imagine walking into an elegant saloon in the style of the streets of 1920’s New Orleans. The warm light of a street lamp sets the perfect mood for a night of jazz and Louis Prima’s Sing Sing Sing begins to play. That’s “We call it Jazz”, an experience that combines the traditional of the genre with the spontaneity of improvisation. This 60-minute show offers a journey through the most iconic sounds of jazz in sessions where the music comes to life in a unique way, as if it were played just for you that night.
Jazz, its origins and the show
Jazz is a great musical melting pot born in the streets of New Orleans. Thanks to a rich mix of African, European and Caribbean influences, it evolved from 19th century blues and ragtime to become a style based on improvisation and syncopated rhythms. From the beginnings with Buddy Bolden to the timeless interpretations of Billie Holiday, jazz has symbolized freedom and imagination and has traveled the world with its out-of-the-ordinary rhythms and personal touch. And it continues to do so.
In “We call it Jazz” this love for the genre is materialized in a carefully selected repertoire, mixing improvisation with timeless and contemporary classics such as Georgia On My Mind or Fly Me To The Moon. Whether you are a lover of the genre or have just discovered it, this performance is a treat for the senses in which all the elements combine to create an unforgettable night.
Seville continues to keep pace with timeless musical genres with these shows of rhythm, emotion and live music. Over the next few months, jazz finds a new home in Seville at the hands of professional musicians.
Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within the area selected when you purchase your tickets, and doors open 30 minutes before the show starts. So take advantage, order a drink at the venue and relax before you feel the inevitable tingle before the sound of that Miles Davis song.