IÑAKI ARAKISTAIN QUARTET

Iñaki Arakistain - saxophones, composition
Israel Sandoval - electric guitar
Bruno Lopes - bass
Valentín Iturat - drums

A versatile instrumentalist, highly sought-after session musician, and jazz artist to the core, Basque saxophonist Iñaki Arakistain has earned a solid reputation on the Spanish jazz scene through his highly distinctive musical projects, always infused with infectious grooves and a strong funk essence.

With five albums released as a bandleader and a long-standing career, Iñaki Arakistain introduced a groundbreaking musical concept in Spain with his album Plan B, an innovative project by a saxophonist at the time. His recordings bring together styles such as his signature modern jazz, Latin funk, African American musical traditions including jazz-funk, and deeply rooted influences such as flamenco jazz.

Elegantly crafted harmonies, fresh and richly textured sounds, and solid rhythms and grooves come together in the unique musical universe of Arakistain.