RAY GELATO & THE ENFORCERS + MAP: Mezquida·Aurignac·Prats

A leading light of swing, Ray Gelato is the stage name of the saxophonist, singer and band leader Ray Keith Irwin. Gelato follows in the steps of Cab Calloway, Louis Prima, Fats Waller and Louis Jordan, great artists who were never afraid of entertaining their audiences with dance-like songs and irresistible jazz solos played by a first-class, vibrant swing band. With these ingredients, Ray Gelato and his colleagues will combine swing, jazz and R&B to ensure us an unforgettable concert in Plaça de la Llevantina.

M. A. P. stands for Mezquida-Aurignac-Prats, who take us on an energy-charged trip inspired by the creative talent and instrumental technique of these three young artists. They form a sensational trio and explore all sonic possibilities in the dozen themes which make up their first disc together. Elements of classicism with free-jazz development and free improvisation on a surprising, stimulating and inspiring journey in sound. M. A. P. have been awarded the Enderrock Critics’ Prize for the best jazz disc.