Andrea Motis

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Described by The Guardian as a “young trumpet prodigy”, Andrea Motis is making waves in the world of jazz. At the tender age of 13, Motis was already getting a taste for the stage, making appearances at local gigs around Barcelona. Going on to study at the Escola Municipal de Música de Sant Andreu, she mastered both the trumpet and saxophone. She played as part of the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, led by her teacher Joan Chamorro, who spotted the talent in Motis and took her under his wing. In 2013, they released Joan Chamorro presenta Andrea Motis (2010), a compilation of jazz standards showcasing the young musician’s many talents. Since then, Motis has gone from strength to strength, recently releasing her first solo album, Emotional Dance (2017), with legendary jazz label impulse!, known for its work with John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders and Charles Mingus. Singing in English, Portuguese and Catalan, this album showcases Motis’s ability to take on a range of styles, adding her personal touch every time. It also features three of her own original tracks, including the elegantly composed ‘If You Give Them More Than You Can’. Playing as part of Festival Mas i Mas this August, it’s the perfect opportunity to uncover her raw talent in the beautiful surroundings of the Teatre Grec.

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