Following accolades at the BMW Welt Jazz Award, Marco Mezquida introduces his latest trio project, "Tornado," featuring Masa Kamaguchi and Ramon Prats. The album captures the trios dynamic energy with a mix of calm and explosive creativity. "Tornado" premiered at Mercat de Música Viva de Vic and will officially debut in Madrid and Barcelona in late October, followed by a CD release. Mezquidas intense summer included stellar performances at major festivals and venues, leading up to a duet concert with Michel Camilo at the Festival de Jazz de Barcelona in November.

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