Benjamín Furman Quartet | From Chile to Mexico. Latin American Jazz

Tuesday, April 22

Multipurpose Hall (SUM)

19:00 h (Madrid) / 12:00 h (CDMX)

In-person activity with online streaming

Cost per person: 10€

Benjamín Furman Quartet presents a concert titled "From Chile to Mexico. Latin American Jazz." The artist, originally from Chile and currently residing in New York, showcases a performance that blends original music with a tribute to Mexican folk and popular music, particularly highlighting the son jarocho tradition from Veracruz.

Furman's work merges Latin American and Mexican folklore, Latin songs, flamenco, and jazz, as reflected in his latest album, Zalmo (2024).

According to Furman:

The connection between past and present that forms the essence of Zalmo resonates with Mexico, a unique territory where the past and present coexist. Mexico serves as a vital bridge between diverse cultures, honoring musical traditions from South America and North America, as well as connections to Europe, all of which are acknowledged directly or indirectly in this work.

With experience performing at renowned venues across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, and the Middle East, Furman takes the stage at Fundación Casa de México in Spain in a quartet format, joined by distinguished international musicians.

[Program]

1. El jinete (José Alfredo Jiménez)

2. Conga de San Benito (Chuchumbé)

3. Un mundo raro (José Alfredo Jiménez)

4. Diamantes (Natanael Cano)

5. Tartamudo (Benjamín Furman)

6. Berro y Jazmín (Benjamín Furman)

7. Esperar (Benjamín Furman)

8. Zalmo (Benjamín Furman)

Duration: 75 min

[About the Artist]

Benjamín Furman is a Chilean singer-songwriter and pianist based in New York. His Latin American music, influenced by folklore and jazz, has drawn comparisons to iconic artists such as Jorge Drexler, Juan Quintero, and Carlos Aguirre. An internationally recognized performer, Furman has graced major stages in the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe.

He graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, lives in Brooklyn, NY, and conducts international tours both as a leader and collaborator. His collaborations include notable artists like Benjamin Walker, Raimundo Santander, Paz Court, Tali Rubinstein, Tsidii Le Loka, Juana Luna, and Ella Baila Sola, among others.

The program is subject to changes due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers. In such cases, participants will be notified by email.