Marta Sánchez - "For the Space You Left" Album Release Show

Join pianist and winner of the 2025 Downbeat critics poll in the category of piano rising star, Marta Sánchez as she performs selections from her latest CD `For the Space You Left ‘ (Out of Your Head Records) on the release date!

Born and raised in Madrid, pianist and composer Marta Sánchez is actively working in the contemporary creative music scene in New York City and around the globe. Charting a significant path through her innovative and original music, she has reached an international audience, gaining significant global recognition.

Marta’s main project, her quintet, was created soon after she moved to New York, and since then has released four albums: “Partenika” (2015), “Danza Imposible” (2017), and “El Rayo de Luz” (2019) with the Spanish label Fresh Sound and SAAM (Spanish American Art Museum) with Whirlwind Recordings. ”Partenika” was selected by The New York Times as one of the 10 best albums of 2015, including all genres, and it was included on the lists of the best recordings the Jazz Journalist Association, Downbeat and All Music.

In addition to her quintet, Marta recently released a new record with her trio, featuring Savannah Harris on drums and Chris Tordini on bass, titled “Perpetual Void” on the Intakt label. The album received 4.5 stars from Downbeat.

Marta has been actively collaborating with other artists, playing and recording in David Murray’s Quartet, Maria Grand’s duo, and the Anna Weber and Angela Morris Big Band, among others. She received prizes for the best soundtrack for short film in the festivals Alcalá de Henares, Curtficcion in Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. In 2017 and 2021 she received the prestigious grant for a residency from the MacDowell Colony, where Marta wrote prepared piano repertoire.

In-person seats: $25 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through April 25

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