Sebastián Chames - Primera Toma (2023)

Sebastian Chames is a pianist who belongs to the new generation of jazz musicians in Spain. He has completed his musical training in New York with Barry Harris, Rodney Kendrick, Bruce Barth and Fred Hersch among others. In 2008 he released his first album “Primera Toma” as a band leader. In 2013. His second record “Reconstrucción” featuring an outstanding line up: Jeremy Pelt – trumpet, Justin Robinson - alto saxophone, Dwayne Burno - bass and Willie Jones III- drums was released; and in 2015 he recorded his third album “Pick Up the Phone” with Jeremy Pelt – trumpet, Greg Tardy - tenor sax; Gerald Cannon on bass, and Willie Jones III. Chames albums were all recorded in New York received rave reviews by the specialized Spanish press (Diario Abc: “…Chames is confirmed as one of the pillars of "New Jazz" made in Spain” Diario el Mundo: “Tradition and innovation are united in the music of Sebastián Chames”). He currently leads his quintet which constantly plays in clubs and festivals around Europe featuring extraordinary musicians such as Jeremy Pelt, Greg Tardy, Perico Sambeat, Chris Kase, Bob Sands and Bobby Martinez among others.