Venta Borondo (Bulerías), from José's second album, Alejandra, dedicated to his late mother.
Plaza de Santa Ana (Caracoles), from José's latest album, Un Nuevo Paseo (A New Walk).
Thursday, 16th October
On tour from Spain!
José Almarcha Trio
"One of Spain’s most promising young composers for the guitar."
- Helen Alonso Paisley, Artburst Miami
Let yourself be carried away by 90 minutes of wonderful music, courtesy of the José Almarcha Trio, where, through the different flamenco styles, you will experience a variety of emotions and feelings. This is flamenco music in its purest form.
In this thrilling performance, you will experience harrowing moments courtesy of an exposed and powerful guitar and percussion that will give the music strength and rhythmic vitality, while the piano will bring jazzy notes that harmonise with flamenco sounds - a perfect fit, given that both genres are derived from the cries of the oppressed.
Following the excellent reception of his debut album, Vejézate, José released his follow-up, Alejandra, to critical acclaim in 2023 and undertook an extensive UK tour last year to promote it.
Un Nuevo Paseo, José's third album, was released this year. This album represents a pivotal moment in his career, delving into fresh sounds and a fresh concept of flamenco fusion, all the while adhering to the fundamental principles of the genre.
José is a magnificent and talented guitarist, as anyone who saw his concert for us in June 2024 would attest. This is your chance to make amends if you missed him. You will not be let disappointed!
José Almarcha
Born in Tomelloso, Castilla La Mancha (the land of Don Quijote), José started playing guitar at a very young age and then went on to study flamenco at the Cordoba Conservatory of Music with great masters of the instrument such as Paco Serrano and Niño de Pura.
A veritable virtuoso guitarist with an extensive artistic career, he's a previous winner of the International Flamenco Guitar Competition, Niño Ricardo.
José's tireless exploration of the instrument has allowed him to develop his own personal language, which also highlights his outstanding technique. He regularly composes for and performs with Spanish dance companies, such as Olga Pericet, Marcos Flores, Antonio Canales, Sara Calero, and José Manuel Álvarez.
José Almarcha (Guitar) Andre JahJah (Keyboard) Demi García Sabat (Percussion).