RODRIGO PAREJO - KARIM BLAL
JAZZ - CLASSICAL - WORLD
RODRIGO PAREJO & KARIM BLAL – “Reunion”
A sonic journey through contemporary jazz, classical music, and world sounds
After years of parallel paths across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Spanish flutist Rodrigo Parejo and Italian pianist Karim Blal reunite in 2026 with a project that celebrates their musical and human connection.
Both artists first met on the international music scene in The Hague (Netherlands), where they collaborated on various projects within a vibrant creative environment that brought together musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds. Since then, each has pursued a steady international career, and now they rekindle their artistic chemistry with a mature, personal, and deeply expressive proposal.
The duo blends contemporary jazz, classical influences, and world music, weaving soundscapes that travel through the Mediterranean, Asia, and Latin America. Their concerts offer an intimate and poetic experience, where improvisation serves as a bridge between cultures.
The repertoire features original compositions and arrangements of traditional pieces, reimagined with jazz sensitivity and a global musical vision.
Rodrigo Parejo – A Bridge Between Cultures
Flutist, composer, educator, and researcher, Rodrigo Parejo is a cross-border musician with an extensive international career. Throughout his journey, he has engaged with cultures from around the world — from Borneo, Africa, Latin America, and India to the traditions of flamenco, jazz, classical music, electronic music, and contemporary dance, performing in more than 20 countries.
He has appeared at festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Rainforest World Music Festival (Borneo, Malaysia), Bratislava Jazz Days (Slovakia), Flamenco Festival Wien (Austria), and the Ubud Village Jazz Festival (Bali, Indonesia).
Rodrigo has shared the stage with world-class artists including Phil Woods, Norma Winstone, Steve Thornton, Alex Sipiagin, Michael Moore, Han Bennink, Peni Candrarini, Bhungar Khan Company, Saray Muñoz, and Lázara López “Cachao,” among others.
His latest album, Nomads, recorded between Indonesia and Spain, fuses jazz, flamenco, and Asian soundscapes with orchestral textures and cinematic atmospheres, consolidating his vision of music as a bridge between cultures.
Rodrigo Parejo is an artist deeply committed to intercultural dialogue, artistic innovation, and the connection between musical traditions, bringing his creative vision to audiences and stages around the world.
Flutist, composer, educator, and researcher, Rodrigo Parejo is a cross-border musician with an extensive international career. Throughout his journey, he has engaged with cultures from around the world — from Borneo, Africa, Latin America, and India to the traditions of flamenco, jazz, classical music, electronic music, and contemporary dance, performing in more than 20 countries.
He has appeared at festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Rainforest World Music Festival (Borneo, Malaysia), Bratislava Jazz Days (Slovakia), Flamenco Festival Wien (Austria), and the Ubud Village Jazz Festival (Bali, Indonesia).
Rodrigo has shared the stage with world-class artists including Phil Woods, Norma Winstone, Steve Thornton, Alex Sipiagin, Michael Moore, Han Bennink, Peni Candrarini, Bhungar Khan Company, Saray Muñoz, and Lázara López “Cachao,” among others.
His latest album, Nomads, recorded between Indonesia and Spain, fuses jazz, flamenco, and Asian soundscapes with orchestral textures and cinematic atmospheres, consolidating his vision of music as a bridge between cultures.
Rodrigo Parejo is an artist deeply committed to intercultural dialogue, artistic innovation, and the connection between musical traditions, bringing his creative vision to audiences and stages around the world.
Karim Blal – A Jazz Pianist with a Mediterranean Soul
Karim Blal is an Italian pianist and composer renowned for his energy, groove, and pure musical strength.
He was nominated as Best Pianist and Best Group at the Tuscia in Jazz Festival (Italy, 2009), the same year he began his explosive collaboration with acclaimed drummer Gregory Hutchinson, recording the highly praised album “Say-o-Nara.”
Over the years, Karim has become a key figure in the European jazz scene, bringing his unmistakable fire and energy to every stage. He has collaborated with renowned international artists such as Greg Hutchinson, Ari Hoenig, Jazzmeia Horn, Hans Glawischnig, E.J. Strickland, Rémi Vignolo, Mauro Gargano, Michel Rosciglione, Max Ionata, Roberto Pistolesi, Géraud Portal, and Yoni Zelnik, among others.
He has performed at major festivals including Umbria Jazz, Siena Jazz, North Sea Jazz Festival, and Tuscia in Jazz, and has played in countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Belgium, England, Ireland, Brazil, Poland, Congo, and Senegal.
Trained at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, and later under the guidance of jazz masters Kenny Barron and Barry Harris, his style blends Mediterranean lyricism with a deep command of modern jazz and great creative freedom. He is currently based in Paris, where he is an active member of the European contemporary jazz scene.
Karim Blal is an Italian pianist and composer renowned for his energy, groove, and pure musical strength.
He was nominated as Best Pianist and Best Group at the Tuscia in Jazz Festival (Italy, 2009), the same year he began his explosive collaboration with acclaimed drummer Gregory Hutchinson, recording the highly praised album “Say-o-Nara.”
Over the years, Karim has become a key figure in the European jazz scene, bringing his unmistakable fire and energy to every stage. He has collaborated with renowned international artists such as Greg Hutchinson, Ari Hoenig, Jazzmeia Horn, Hans Glawischnig, E.J. Strickland, Rémi Vignolo, Mauro Gargano, Michel Rosciglione, Max Ionata, Roberto Pistolesi, Géraud Portal, and Yoni Zelnik, among others.
He has performed at major festivals including Umbria Jazz, Siena Jazz, North Sea Jazz Festival, and Tuscia in Jazz, and has played in countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Belgium, England, Ireland, Brazil, Poland, Congo, and Senegal.
Trained at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, and later under the guidance of jazz masters Kenny Barron and Barry Harris, his style blends Mediterranean lyricism with a deep command of modern jazz and great creative freedom. He is currently based in Paris, where he is an active member of the European contemporary jazz scene.
Excerpts. 2019
Excerpts from live recording in The Netherlands (2004).
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