<link>https://www.organissimo.org/forum/blogs/blog/23-from-valencia-with-love-and-music/</link><description><![CDATA[<p> I talk about jazz and music , with the point of view of a Spanish jazz lover who lives in Valencia (España) </p> ]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Happy jazz year...and always.https://www.organissimo.org/forum/blogs/entry/31-happy-jazz-yearand-always/ "...But softly

As the tune comes from his throat

Trouble

Mellows to a golden note..."

Trumpet Player, Langston Hughes.

 

Thank you, today and always, to all jazz musicians.

Thank you to everyone who keeps the music playing.

Thank you for making us so happy.

Thank you for being one of my last bastions, 

in this disgusting and crude world.

Thank you for being a beacon in the darkest hours.

Thank you for seeking beauty.

Thank you, today and always.

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]]>31Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:32:57 +0000Chronicle from a Concert at Jimmy Glass Jazz bar VLChttps://www.organissimo.org/forum/blogs/entry/30-chronicle-from-a-concert-at-jimmy-glass-jazz-bar-vlc/  

Saturday, March 28, 2026

 

 David Pastor & Latino Blanco - The cool session

 

David Pastor, trumpet

 

Latino Blanco, baritone saxophone

 

Miquel Álvarez, double bass

 

Miquel Asensio, drums

Valencia is a land of musicians. And yesterday at Jimmy's, two of the most charismatic musicians—not just in the UK, but in the world—came together. Although it all started in Africa, it developed in the USA and from there it was better marketed worldwide. Here, if we knew how to promote it half as well as they did, these two would be world jazz stars.

 I'm talking about baritone saxophonist, composer, producer and educator Francisco "Latino" Blanco and trumpeter and composer David Pastor.

 Last night at that jazz mecca called Jimmy Glass, they offered us a concert of good old-fashioned jazz, which delighted everyone present.

 Accompanied by a rhythm section of two musicians also from the area, namely the double bassist Miquel Álvarez and the drummer Miquel Asensio, we were able to witness a tribute to the cool jazz of the east coast, with hints of bop and all the talent of the aforementioned musicians.

 Themes mainly by Gerry Mulligan, the great reference of Latino where the constant dialogue saxophone - trumpet, each in its moment and perfectly balanced, elevated the music of this genius even more.

 Needless to say, the rhythm section shone brilliantly, with Álvarez's precision on the double bass and his pleasant scats, as well as the precision and forcefulness, beautiful and well-measured drumming of Asensio.

 A great night of jazz, which left a very good taste in the mouths of all those present on this night before Palm Sunday, the beginning of a Holy week.

Seek beauty and enjoy Easter...

You can see de original text in spanish and some photos here:

Latino Blanco & David Pastor - The cool session

Pepico Jazz (c) 2026

]]>30Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:35:37 +0000Hello, My friendshttps://www.organissimo.org/forum/blogs/entry/28-hello-my-friends/ My name is Jose Segura. But all my friends call me Pepico. I was born and live in Valencia (España). We usually say valencia is a Music´s land and its certainly. I speak about the music I like by the point of view from a mediterranean music lover, specially jazz music. Please sit down and relax...

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