Perico Sambeat is one of the most distinguished saxophonists of Spain, a versatile musician who is prominent in the classical Jazz as well as in the most contemporary or in the fusions (especially with flamenco), always offering an elegant phrasing with his saxophone.
Perico Sambeat was born in Valencia 1962, he finished in Barcelona his classical studies on flute and attended the "Taller de Músics" jazz school, studying harmony with Ze Eduardo. In 1991 he moved to New York, where he had chance to play with great musicians such as Jimmy Cobb, Lee Konitz, Joe Chambers etc. Self-thought on saxophone, he has played as a leader and as a sideman in Jazz Festivals and Clubs all over the world. He has worked professionally with Pat Metheny, Steve Lacy, Louis Bellson, Daniel Humair, Jimmy Owens, Fred Hersch, Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider, Michael Brecker, etc..

In recognition of his work he has been deserving of numerous prizes, included Better soloist (1990), Better saxophonist for popular vote (2001), of the Asociación de músicos de jazz de Valencia, Better saxophonist of the Associació de músics de Jazz Catalunya twice (1994 & 2000), Third place SGAE of composition of Latin jazz (La Habana 2002) or the Bird Award to the artist that he deserves more presses extense recognition in the Festival North Sea (2003).

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