Jazz Pretenders feat Marian Barahona – MASiMAS FESTIVAL 2026

Marian Barahona vocals · Jordi Blanch tenor saxophone and compositions · Toni López guitar · Dani Peña electric bass · Marcos López drums
MASiMAS Festival 2026 presents Jazz Pretenders feat Marian Barahona, a project that embodies the vitality of contemporary electric jazz without losing sight of its roots. Led by saxophonist and composer Jordi Blanch, the group explores territories where jazz engages with groove, fusion and the energy of live performance, creating an intense and emotional sound that invites the audience to immerse themselves completely in the musical experience.
Since its formation in Barcelona, Jazz Pretenders has delved into a jazz that evokes its own origins while incorporating contemporary elements, giving rise to a modern and expansive sonic result. In the band’s words, their intention is for “passion to be alive,” generating a musical journey full of emotions and deep connections between the instruments and voice. The presence of Marian Barahona as the lead vocalist at this concert adds a distinctive nuance, contributing an expressive spectrum that oscillates between soul, jazz and timbral exploration.
The repertoire combines original compositions with bold reinterpretations of pieces by jazz legends, ensuring a session that captures the genre’s pure essence with a contemporary approach. The chemistry among the members—Jordi Blanch on tenor saxophone, Toni López on guitar, Dani Peña on electric bass and Marcos López on drums—and Barahona’s voice result in a vibrant live performance in which every musical phrase is charged with energy and purpose.
Why you should not miss it: because it is an opportunity to experience jazz in its most electric, moving and current form, where the groove flows, the voice moves you and every performance leaves a mark.