As part of the Miró and Catalan Culture season, the Biel Ballester Trio and the Carles Benavent Quartet take to the stage for an evening fiery percussive flamenco and scorching gypsy jazz improv.

Biel Ballester Trio – this wonderful “gypsy swing” trio specialise in music associated with Django Rheinhardt and the Hot Club de France. Featuring the brilliant guitarist Biel Ballester along with rhythm guitarist Graci Pedro and bass player Leo Hipaucha this excellent band is considered to be one of the finest gypsy jazz trios in Europe.

Carles Benavent Quartet - The multi award winning Carles Benavent is regarded as one of Spain’s greatest electric bass players and is generally credited with inventing a style of bass playing which has become known as “Flamenco bass”. His fretless bass playing first came to prominence in the early 80’s with the iconic flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucio, with whom he still performs, and led t o his performing and touring with jazz icon Chick Corea, a musical relationship that has lasted to this day. A player of International standing he was invited to perform with Miles Davies at the Montreux Jazz festival and has performed extensively with a host of great musicians including the Brecker brothers, Don Alias, Didier Lockwood, Steve Gadd and Gil Goldstein. 

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COMPETITION: Win 1x Pair of tickets to attend 'Carles Benavent Quartet + Biel Ballester Trio' at 606 Club at 19.30 on Wednesday, 15th June.

To claim your tickets, send an email to Vienna at competitions@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

PLEASE NOTE: The tickets do not include a table for dinner. Yup, it's one of those tasty jazz places people go to eat and drink. But there's a great bar you can prop yourself at!

Q: Did you know that St George's day is also celebrated in Catalonia? It is the second most important National Feast, where the day is known as La Diada de Sant Jordi. On this day, it is traditional to give gifts to your loved one - what are they?

A: .1) A red table cloth and a bowl of prawns .2) A book and a rose .3) a candle and a cross on a necklace .4) a slap and a kiss