The Mallorca Jazz sa Pobla Festival 2026 will dedicate a special evening to Ferran Pereyra, one of the most important figures in the promotion and dissemination of jazz in Mallorca. On August 3rd, the Centre Cultural Sa Congregació will host a tribute recognizing his extensive career as a journalist, music critic, and passionate promoter of jazz culture.

Coinciding with an edition marked by the celebration of the centenary of Miles Davis's birth, the festival distinguishes Ferran Pereyra with the Mallorca Jazz sa Pobla Festival Award 2026, a recognition of a career linked to music, communication and the creation of meeting spaces around jazz.

For years, his writings, interviews, and reflections have introduced this musical genre to new audiences, contributing to a deeper understanding of the artists, stories, and sounds that make up the world of jazz. His relationship with the Mallorca Jazz sa Pobla Festival also reflects his ongoing commitment to one of the island's most important musical events.

The celebration will also feature a special performance: “Remembering Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass”a concert starring Cecilia Giménez (voice) and Sebastià Cardell (guitar) that will pay tribute to the elegance, sensitivity and artistic complicity of two great names in the history of jazz.

It will be a night to celebrate music, memory, and the fundamental role of those who work to bring culture to all audiences. An event that highlights the importance of musical outreach and the people who keep the connection between artists, stages, and audiences alive. ✨

🌟 Why can't you miss it?

🎷 A tribute to a key figure in the recent history of jazz in Mallorca.

🏆 Recognition of a career dedicated to music journalism and cultural dissemination.

🎶 A special concert inspired by two great legends: Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass.

✨ An evening that unites music, memory and celebration within the Mallorca Jazz sa Pobla Festival.

ℹ️ Practical information

📅 Date: August 3, 2026

🕗 Hour: 20:00 h

📍 Location: Center Cultural Sa Congregació, sa Pobla (Mallorca)

🎷 Event: Ferran Pereyra, a tribute

🎶 Concert: Remembering Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass

🎤 Performers: Cecilia Giménez (voice) and Sebastià Cardell (guitar)

✨ An opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Ferran Pereyra and his contribution to keeping the passion for jazz alive in Mallorca.