4th Edition of Algarve All Jazz Festival Set for 2025
In 2025, the 4th edition of the Algarve All Jazz Festival will take place, an initiative by the Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve in coproduction with the Municipalities of Loulé, Lagos, and Lagoa.
Under the artistic direction of Hugo Alves, the festival adopts an itinerant format and features a unique concept: bringing together the Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve with major names in international jazz for exclusive and unrepeatable concerts.
Beyond the Stage: A Cultural Ecosystem
The program extends beyond performances, incorporating other activities promoted annually by the orchestra that enhance the presence of guest artists. This includes the recording of a new CD, a series of three masterclasses 'Soundcapsules', and three photography exhibitions 'Jazz On The Move', creating a true cultural ecosystem around the festival.
Star Performer: Ola Onabulé
The highlight of the 2025 edition is the presence of singer Ola Onabulé, a British-Nigerian artist regarded as one of the most distinctive voices today. With over ten albums acclaimed by international critics, Onabulé combines technique and emotion in a voice of impressive range, exploring territories of jazz, soul, world music, and pop with equal intensity.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned names such as Diane Reeves, Al Jarreau, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack, Patti Labelle, and Diana Krall. He has also performed with some of the world's most prestigious jazz orchestras, including the WDR Big Band, SWR Big Band, HR Big Band, Danish Radio Big Band, Zurich Jazz Orchestra, and UMO Jazz Orchestra, with arrangements by composers like Ed Partyka, Magnus Lindgren, Michael Abene, and Dennis Mackrel.
Concert Details
Algarve All Jazz 2025 proudly hosts this exceptional voice in three concerts with the Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve, revisiting some of the most emblematic themes of his career. The shows will be held in Loulé, Lagos, and Lagoa, solidifying the festival as a highlight of the cultural calendar in southern Portugal.
- September 28, 5:00 PM, Cine Teatro Louletano, Loulé Tickets available at: https://www.bol.pt/Comprar/Bilhetes/162276-ola_onabule_com_a_oja_algarve_all_jazz_25-cineteatro_louletano/
- October 11, 7:00 PM, Auditório do Centro Cultural de Lagos, Lagos Tickets on sale soon
- October 18, 7:00 PM, Auditório Carlos do Carmo, Lagoa Tickets on sale soon
Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve
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