What's On

Performers

Alex Clarke saxophone
Dave Newton piano

Antonio Lizana saxophone / vocals
Daniel García piano / vocals
El Mawi de Cádiz flamenco dancer / vocals
Arin Keshishi bass
Shayan Fathi drums

About

Finalist of the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020 and winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards, Alex Clarke showcases her talent alongside renowned jazz pianist Dave Newton before we welcome southern Spain’s most celebrated flamenco-jazz artist, Antonio Lizana and his quintet, for the first time in Manchester.

Antonio Lizana

Lizana is a jazz saxophonist, flamenco singer, and composer, and his live shows are described as a ‘breathtaking journey from flamenco roots to contemporary jazz’, spun together with his soulful lyrics carrying messages of optimism and sincerity to his audiences. His appearance at this year’s Saxophone Day is no exception, featuring a vibrant array of music complemented by a fiery flamenco dancer to bring the sound to life.

Born and raised in San Fernando, a province of Cádiz and one of the cradles of flamenco singing, Lizana has collaborated with countless local artists to inform his technique and style, allowing him to go on to share the authentic flamenco spirit with the world. He is one of the only Spanish artists to record an American NPR Tiny Desk concert and has worked with artists such as Arturo O’Farrill and Alejandro Sanz on Grammy Award-winning works.

Part of RNCM Saxophone Day.

Photo credit: Ana Solinis

Tickets:
Full Price £22
Student/Under 26 £14

Promoted by RNCM.