Lunar Project
Clara Luna (Vocals)
Bernard Van Rossum (Tenor sax)
Jairo Ortega (Piano)
Paco Perera (Acoustic bass and electric bass)
Guillem Pons (Drums)
This project which emerged in November 2005, created a rhythmic canvas featuring a fusion of reggae, samba, afro, drum and bass.... painted with jazzistic colours. The quintet intends to take a musical journey with an unexpected changing landscape. Soft & light melodies dance on top of a solid base anchored by an Afro-American heavy rhythm.
Their most recent performances have taken place at the Club Mediterráneo (Barcelona), Ikastola (Barcelona), at the contest "II Concurso de Jazz Sala Montjuïc" (Barcelona), at the 3rd edition of the "Festival Jazz al carrer" (Barcelona), Jazzbah club (Menorca), the Cova d´en Xoroi (Menorca) & Le Margarette (Menorca), the Centre Civic Fort Pienc & Jazz Si Club (Barcelona).
CLARA LUNA
Barcelona, 1980
She began her musical studies at the age of seven at the "Conservatorio Superior de Música de Barcelona", and opted for jazz, studying with musicians of the stature of Ana Finger, Viv Manning, Luciana Souza, Jordi Rossy, Xavi Maureta & Pere Arguimbau. She has worked in projects with: Joan Albert Amargós at the "Festival de Músiques de la Mediterránea 2005", and with Bobby McFerrin at the "Festival de Jazz de Barcelona 2002"
BERNARD VAN ROSSUM
Valencia, 1980
He began studying playing the drums at the age of twelve. Then, after a rock-n-roll based adolescence he discovered the saxophone. He studied in Scotland with Paul Towndrow, and formed part of the Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra. He went to Barcelona in the year 2002 and studied modern music at the workshop "Taller de Músics", where he recently achieved the grade of superior. He has collaborated with the "Jove Big Band" from the workshop "Taller de Músics" conducted by Vicens Martí. Has also studied with Joan Camoro & Ion Robles, and received Master Classes given by Jorge Rossy, Steve Wilson, Elli Digibri & Kevin Hays.
JAIRO ORTEGA
Tenerife, 1977
Began studying classical piano & harmony in the Canaries with David Goldsmith, and has collaborated with choral groups and local vocalists. Moved to Barcelona to study modern music at the workshop "Taller de Músics" with teachers Michael Grossman & Joan Monné, among others. Has participated in Master Class given by Chano Domínguez.
PACO PERERA
Las Palmas, 1972
Did his musical studies at the "Conservatorio Superior de Las Palmas", where he later complemented these with unofficial ones directed at jazz. Has formed part of well known local projects such as: Mestisay, José Antonio Ramos, being a familiar face on the professional scene on the islands. Went to Barcelona in the autumn of 2003, and continued his vocational training at the workshop "Taller de Músics", as well as studying with musicians such as Jordi Rossy, Jon Robles, Vincenç Solsona & Manel Vega. Has recorded with the company "Companya Catalana de Latin Jazz" (with collaborations by Miguel Díaz "Angá" & Moncho) in Cataluña, and has played with people like Emilio Solla.
GUILLEM PONS
Menorca, 1984
Began studying playing the drums and reading music in Ciutadela (Menorca). Then formed part of the Ciutadela musical group as a percussionist. Moved to Barcelona where he began his studies at the workshop"Taller de Músics". Among others, has studied with Pablo Possa, Aldo Caviglia, Jon Robles & Alfons Carrascosa. Has participated in Master Classes given by Horacio"el negro" Hernández, Peter Erskine & Andreu Mallau. Currently he is working with the "Lunar Project", and makes up the "Guillem Pons Trio" with Pere Argimbau & Lluis Gener.
