Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona

This year's edition will see performances by Diana Krall, the outstanding lady of contemporary jazz who will open the festival; Kenny Washington; Fred Hersch Trio; Eliane Elias; Chucho Valdés with Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Maceo Parker and Barbara Hendricks, and many more. And apart from this, at the festival De Cajón! that forms part of the jazz festival, there will be Estrella Morente; Tomatito Sexteto with José Mercé and Diego El Cigala; plus others. There will be small concerts held at the Hotel El Palace and the Cotton House, and master classes at the Liceu Conservatory. There will also be an increasing number of extra activities, at the same time as the traditional performances; activities such as Jazz & Food, with 12 hours of live music, accompanied by a guest from the world of cuisine and dishes from local restaurants. We will also be able to enjoy the Montjuïc Magic Fountains with special sessions in tribute to the centenaries of Ella Fitzgerald and Thelonius Monk. For more information: VisitBarcelona