Alameda Jazz: Author sessions

Carlos Vera Quartet | 9 Jun 7:30 p.m.

For more than 20 years, when his teacher in learned percussion and precursor of the vibraphone within popular music Guillermo Rifo retired from the circuit to compose,Carlos Vera appeared in the media as the exclusive active vibraphonist of Chilean jazz. These are the same two decades that had him as the lieutenant of alto saxophonist Patricio Ramírez within the group Nexus, and that ultimately gave Vera the status as a musician with great swing and capable of exercising leadership in other similar ensembles.

Modern jazz concert in quartet format | Carlos Vera, vibraphone | Darío Barraza, piano and keyboards | Riggo Olmedo, electric bass | César Vilca, drums
14+ years

Kuki González & Sudaka Ensemble | June 16 7:30 p.m.

Kuki González, is known for her virtuosity and creativity, together with the Sudaka Ensemble, offers a show that fuses various genres and styles, creating a rich and enveloping atmosphere. With his ability to connect with the audience through his performances, you can enjoy a musical journey full of nuances and sensations.

In his presentation at GAM, those attending the concert will be able to enjoy Tactus, his 4th studio album, in which he takes eight songs by Hugo Moraga and takes them to a completely instrumental language. 

Kuki González: piano, arrangements and composition | Rodrigo Galarce: double bass | Félix Lecaros: battery
5+ years

Esteban Sumar, Inverso discus launch | June 23 7:30 p.m.

Esteban Sumar is a contemporary and cutting-edge jazz guitarist and composer. Since he arrived in Santiago from Boston in 2003, he took a position in this space in a scene that was beginning to be outlined through new languages ​​and proposals. His work had an important load of contemporary music, avant-garde and rock influence from groups like Radiohead. And his look at the guitar brought him closer to aspects of the "pianistic", in terms of the use of resources. But along with the jazz experience, Sumar also reached other areas of music, composing for chamber ensembles, in addition to directing popular music orchestras, producing albums, researching Mediterranean music and developing the sound of blues rock as a soloist.

Esteban Sumar, Roberto Boksamy, Tomás Reyes, Rodrigo Muñoz, musicians | Miguel Lagos (Lago Frio Label), Production | Guest:Andrés Landon.
5+ years

Sebastián Duplaquet Trío presents Disco SUR | June 30 7:30 p.m.

Chilean jazz trio founded in 2018 and led by guitarist and composer Sebastián Duplaquet. His artistic proposal is based on jazz and then draws on Latin American musical forms, contemporary music and blues. This rich mix of styles is performed alongside Juan Coderch on drums and percussion, and Rodrigo Galarce on double bass and electric bass, musicians with a vast and distinguished career on various stages, theaters and international festivals. Within the framework of the GAM cycle, the group is presented to showcase its album released in 2024 titled "SUR", a work that brings together 10 original musical pieces authored by Duplaquet. For this special occasion, the band will add a unique sound by having the outstanding collaboration of pianist Felipe Salas as a guest musician.

Sebastián Duplaquet Guitar, Juan Coderch Drums, Rodrigo Galarce, musicians | Guest musician: Felipe Salas Piano
10+ years