Would you like to learn how to create new music with Jorge Pardo and Polo Ortí?

We present to you the online music academy COMPOSING YOUR MUSIC, which offers a FREE webinar, led by these two exceptional musicians, who will share their talent and experience. The event, promoted by the Fundación CajaCanarias, will take place on October 7th at 6:00 pm (Canary Islands time) and will be conducted in Spanish language.

Why attend these masterclasses?

Jorge Pardo and Polo Ortí, two international references in the field of music creation, will share their personal techniques and tricks, helping you expand your knowledge and improve your musical expression.

Masterclass by Jorge Pardo: 

“Introduction to Flamenco/Jazz and its Application to Any Musical Genre”

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from Jorge Pardo, a pioneer and world authority in the fusion of flamenco and jazz with various musical genres. This masterclass, aimed at musicians and students of all levels and styles, will reveal the essential keys to identifying and applying the rhythmic and melodic elements of flamenco/jazz to any musical genre.

Masterclass by Polo Ortí :

 “Application of New Techniques for Voicings”

Transform your compositions with the innovative voicing techniques developed by Polo Ortí. In this session, you will learn to create unique pieces starting from a simple melody and explore how harmony opens new creative possibilities. Polo will show you how to combine melody and harmony to give life and depth to your compositions.

What are the Composing your Music webinars?

They are a series of online and in-person masterclasses (in Tenerife) with renowned artists, who will share their specific techniques and approaches to help you develop your own music.

Composing your Music (CYM) is not just an online academy; it is a highly specialized music education platform. It is a virtual space where professionals and students can enrich themselves with the knowledge of experienced instructors, with the goal of creating their own style and unique music that reflects their artistic identity.

TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, YOU MUST REGISTER HERE

If you enjoyed LA, LA, LAND, imagine watching it while its soundtrack is performed live, perfectly synchronized with the film's images, dialogues, and sound effects. And to complete the experience, it will be the composer himself and two-time Oscar winner, Justin Hurwitz, who will conduct the orchestra. A new "live-to-picture" experience, following the success of past editions dedicated to 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' or 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'.

The extraordinary Polo Ortí, the leading exponent of jazz piano in the Canary Islands, will be the main soloist for this concert. The film, which won 6 Academy Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including Best Original Score and Song for Justin Hurwitz, became a worldwide phenomenon and revived the musical genre in cinema.

Performed by arrangement with Faber Music, London on behalf of Warner/Chappell Music Limited.

Performed by: Tenerife Symphony Orchestra
Score: La La Land OST
Conducted by: Justin Hurwitz

Jazz Ensemble composed of:
Piano - Polo Ortí
Drums - Siddharta Dorta
Bass - Tomás López-Perea Cruz
Electric Guitar - Jonay Mesa
Keyboards - David González
Trumpet - Elio Bignotte
Tenor Saxophone - Kike Perdomo
Tenor Saxophone - Luis Cuan
Baritone Saxophone - Norberto Arteaga
Trombone - Cristo Delgado

www.https://fimucite.com/18/programa/evento/124

In the coming days, Polo Ortí will unveil “Composingyourmusic” (CYM), an online platform offering courses and tools for the world of modern composition. Students and musicians with a strong foundation in music theory will have access to exclusive composition methods from experienced educators and musicians.

On this occasion, CYM is launching two products. One of them is the Contemporary Music Composition Course, created by Polo Ortí, along with a Basic Keyboard Manual for musicians looking to delve into the world of keys. The realization of all this is just around the corner! We will keep you informed promptly.

Polo Ortí presents this proposal with a new trio format called WOK (Wheatley – Ortí – Kéry).

Just a few months ago, Polo Ortí returned to reside in Tenerife after eleven years in Valencia as an associate professor at Berklee School of Music. He has performed various concerts with different line-ups on the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The reception from the audience has been so positive that tickets have even sold out.

In some of these performances, Ortí has received two awards recognizing his artistic career from the International Jazzday 2023 in Las Palmas de GC and the City Council of Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife).

With WOK, Polo Ortí introduces two international musicians, very young but with a extensive musical career. The concert features Ortí's original compositions and some jazz standards, reimagined with the freshness, risk, and virtuosity of these talented musicians. Additionally, the repertoire will also include creations by Samuel Kéry (bassist) and Joshua Wheatley (drummer).

Polo Ortí is primarily recognized for his jazz prowess. However, many of the compositions he has crafted throughout his extensive career could not and should not be confined to the jazz genre. In fact, they transcend any specific musical style, as Polo Ortí has carved out his own musical identity—a product of a legacy formed in the mid-20th century and enriched by the influences of the present century.

On the other hand, Javier Vercher is a true jazz enthusiast, whose approach encompasses both the avant-garde and the traditional. His sonic landscapes unfold gradually, occasionally evoking a tangible sense of the spiritual.

Polo and Javier, on piano and saxophone respectively, will blend their talents to deliver music infused with distinct personality and their unique imprint. Through an intimate and evocative concert, the musicians will explore a repertoire featuring their original compositions and reinterpretations of well-known jazz standards.

The connection and camaraderie between these two musicians on stage have been evident in several concerts across Spain. Now, for the first time in the Canary Islands, we will have the opportunity to experience the enchantment created by these two exceptional musicians.

On the occasion of International Jazz Day, Polo Ortí will perform with his Trio, joined by musician Jorge Pardo, at two events in the Canary Islands. The first performance will take place on April 29 in Puerto de la Cruz (Sala Andrómeda - Lago Martiánez) at 8:00 PM. The second event will be held on Sunday, April 30, at the Rincón del Jazz in the Alfredo Krauss Auditorium in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at 8:00 PM. These performances are part of the International Jazz Day celebration and are featured on the global platform jazzday.com, endorsed by UNESCO. We look forward to seeing you there!

Polo Ortí has created a series of clinics for the University of Santiago in Quito, Ecuador, titled "Composition of Modern Instrumental Music," totaling seven clinics. As of now, five clinics have taken place during the 20/21 Academic Year. Polo Ortí delves into the realms of harmony and melody to craft various musical forms. The seminars comprise a theoretical segment, an applied theory section, and practical exercises for students.

(Upcoming Clinics: April 9 and April 23)

OMN presents an auditory and visual journey featuring pianist Polo Ortí from Tenerife, Uruguayan violinist Federico Nathan, and Madrid-based percussionist Sergio Martínez.

These three generations of composers and performers, each with a solid background and recognized artistic career, share a common thread linked to the Berklee College of Music in Valencia, where they contribute to their teaching roles.

It is within this environment that the concept of illuminating a sonic proposition is conceived, bringing together their three distinct musical perspectives: jazz, flamenco, and popular-contemporary music, all interpreted through the same lens. Through research, fusion, and the exploration of new avenues of artistic expression, Ortí, Martínez, and Nathan—collectively known as OMN—create borderless music, showcasing its most versatile and uninhibited aspects. In essence, it is a daring, compelling, and profoundly imaginative proposal.

OMN, Premier Concert in CajaCanarias Foundation (Tenerife, 1-31-2020)

                                                                                                   
The latest album by Polo Ortí, featuring new mastering at a studio in 2014, offers nine tracks of his original compositions, exploring various music styles such as Fusion, Experimental Music, Electronic, and Contemporary Jazz.

Artistic Team:

- Polo Ortí: Piano and Synthesizers
- Israel Sandoval: Guitars
- Morgan Hernández: Soprano Sax
- Luismo Valladares: Electric Bass
- Juanjo Ortí: Drums

Loops: Fernando Ledesma (Dancelwerk)
Artistic Production: Polo Ortí and Fernando Ortí Salvador

Recording Engineer: Juan Carlos Hernández (Arena Digital)
Mixing Engineer: Pepo Scherman
Re-Mastered by Xergio Córdoba (EternalMidnight)

Design/Photo Retouching: David Lozano
Photo: Jacques Mezger
Creativity and Contents: Vicky Bastos

All tracks composed by Polo Ortí

"This is a historic moment in which humanity is undergoing a major change. We are direct witnesses to a planet boiling and stirring to cleanse all impurities. It is up to us to make the change to a better world, and for that, we must elevate our consciousness, enveloping our beloved Earth in a large halo of love."

"Vivimos un momento histórico en el que la humanidad está experimentando un cambio trascendental. Somos testigos directos de un planeta que hierve y se agita para limpiar todas sus impurezas. Depende de nosotros que el cambio sea hacia un mundo mejor y, para ello, debemos elevar nuestra consciencia, cubriendo nuestra querida Tierra con un gran halo de amor."

Polo Ortí, 2014
Tenerife, Canary Islands