Glauco Sölter Trio feat José Portillo

Running time: 90 min

José Portillo, piano; Glauco Sölter, bass guitar; Gabriel Moraes, guitar; Matheus Jardim, drums

The Brazilian trio is led by Glauco Sölter, a renowned São Paulo-based bass player. Throughout his long career, Sölter has built up an impressive roster of collaborations, most notably the close partnership with trumpeter Raul de Souza, as well as musicians such as João Bosco, Airto Moreira, Ron Carter, Richard Bona, and many others.

Sölter has released five albums as a composer and bandleader. Making his Slovenian debut, he will be accompanied by guitarist Gabriel Moraes and drummer Matheus Jardim, artists whose energy, sense of rhythm, and musicality have been thrilling audiences around the world. Jardim played last year's Jazz Festival Ljubljana as drummer with the hornist Fanni Posa Quartet. José Portillo, one of the most revered pianists of the new generation of Cuban jazz, brings lyricism, rich harmonic textures, and deep cultural roots to the band. A wonderfully versatile performer, Portillo has performed in classical music venues and worked with legendary figures such as Omara Portuondo, Bobby Carcassés, and Orlando "Maraca" Valle.

The Cankarjevi torki concert, the highlight of their Slovenian tour, is dedicated to a combination of original compositions, improvisation, and the musical traditions of two cultures – Brazilian and Cuban.