Inaugural Concert: Alberto García

Alberto García (born 1990) is a composer, educator, and virtuoso percussionist who is considered one of the most versatile and influential voices on today’s jazz scene. His extraordinary skill on percussion instruments and his deep understanding of jazz, flamenco, and Afro-Cuban and Brazilian musical traditions have led him to collaborate with some of the most prominent figures in jazz and world music. He has worked with artists such as Seamus Blake, Alfredo de la Fé, Haila, Alain Pérez, and Jeff Ballard, among others, building bridges between genres and pushing the boundaries of percussion in modern jazz.

The university is pleased to welcome Alberto García as its new professor of jazz percussion. He teaches at the Mannheim State University of Music and Performing Arts and is also a lecturer at the Winterthur Conservatory and the Jazzcampus Basel. His many years of experience in rhythm, improvisation, and the creative dialogue between different musical styles shape not only his teaching but also his artistic work.

His debut concert promises to be a special evening featuring a repertoire that spans Latin jazz, flamenco, and other musical worlds. The music combines the infectious energy of a live concert with moments of mindful listening—full of rhythm, with room to dance and, at the same time, to discover subtle musical details.