Sebastián Chames

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 Rodney Kendrick, Bruce Barth, Barry Harris and Fred Hersch, among others. In 2008 he released his first album “Primera Toma” as a band leader. In 2013, Chames released his second album “Reconstrucción” featuring an outstanding line up: Jeremy Pelt – trumpet, Justin Robinson - alto saxophone, Dwayne Burno - bass and Willie Jones III- drums; and in 2015 he recorded his third album “Pick Up the Phone” with Jeremy Pelt – trumpet, Greg Tardy - tenor sax; Gerald Cannon- bass, and Willie Jones III- drums. In his fourth album “Reminiscing the Unknow masters” (2019), features Steve Nelson-vibraphone and Curtis Lundy on bass, plus Tardy and Jones on the tenor sax and drums respectively. Chames albums were all recorded in New York and 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 regularly plays in clubs and festivals throughout Europe featuring an extraordinary line up of musicians such as, Steve Nelson, Bobby Watson, Curtis Lundy, Willie Jones IIII, Greg Tardy, Justin Robinson, among others. More information: www.sebastianchames.com