Jazz Pretenders feat Marian Barahona
Marian Barahona vocals · Jordi Blanch tenor saxophone and compositions · Toni López guitar · Dani Peña electric bass · Marcos López drums
The MASiMAS Festival 2026 presents Jazz Pretenders feat. Marian Barahona, a project that embodies the vitality of contemporary electric jazz while staying true to its roots. Led by saxophonist and composer Jordi Blanch, the group explores territories where jazz converses with groove, fusion, and live energy, creating an intense and emotional sound that invites the audience to fully immerse themselves in the musical experience.
Since their formation in Barcelona, Jazz Pretenders has ventured into a style of jazz that evokes its own origins while incorporating modern elements, resulting in a sound that is both contemporary and expansive. In the band’s words, their goal is for “passion to stay alive,” generating a musical journey filled with emotion and deep connections between instruments and voice. The presence of Marian Barahona as the lead vocalist in this concert adds a unique nuance, offering an expressive range that spans soul, jazz, and timbral exploration.
The repertoire combines original compositions with bold reinterpretations of pieces by jazz legends, ensuring a session that captures the pure essence of the genre with a contemporary approach. The chemistry among the members—Jordi Blanch on tenor saxophone, Toni López on guitar, Dani Peña on electric bass, and Marcos López on drums—along with Barahona’s voice, results in a vibrant live performance where every musical phrase is charged with energy and purpose.
Why you shouldn’t miss it: because it’s an opportunity to experience jazz in its most electric, moving, and modern form, where the groove flows, the voice moves you, and every performance leaves a lasting impression.
