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From Latin Beats to Jazz Streets: NUNA’s Global Sound

On 23 February 2025, NUNA will kick off the Zurich Jam Session at L200.




This February, get ready for a musical highlight in Zurich as NUNA takes the stage to kick off the Zurich Jam Session! This dynamic band, formed by Oscar Velásquez (clarinet), Alessandro Pittini (guitar), Benjamin Kissola Gonçalves (bass), and Freddy Benitez (drums), brings a fresh sound to the stage, blending influences from Latin American, jazz, African, and Flamenco music into a cohesive, genre-defying experience.


NUNA was created by these four talented musicians, who each bring a wealth of experience from their diverse cultural backgrounds and musical expertise. Together, they create music that combines elements from their home countries, cultural roots, and academic training. The result is a unique sound that is rich in tradition yet forward-thinking in its execution.


Oscar Velásquez, the Colombian clarinetist, blends traditional Latin American melodies with classical music and jazz, creating a deeply textured and intricate sound. Alessandro Pittini, the Swiss guitarist of Italian descent, adds a distinct flavour by weaving together jazz harmonies and improvisations with the passionate rhythms of Flamenco—a genre he immersed himself in during his time in Madrid. On bass, Benjamin Kissola Gonçalves—born to Congolese and Angolan heritage, and raised in Brazil and Switzerland—delves into the rhythmic core of African and Brazilian music, crafting unique textures and grooves that redefine traditional foundations. Meanwhile, Freddy Benitez, hailing from Colombia and Ecuador, brings his expertise in Afro-Latin rhythms, driving the band's dynamic energy with his infectious grooves and intricate percussion patterns.



NUNA lineup (from left): Oscar Velásquez (clarinet), Alessandro Pittini (guitar), Benjamin Kissola Gonçalves (bass), Freddy Benitez (drums)



What makes NUNA stand out is their ability to seamlessly blend these diverse musical traditions, creating a sound that feels both grounded in history and excitingly new. Each performance is an exploration of rhythm, melody, and culture—an invitation to experience a sonic journey through Latin jazz and beyond.


Be sure to mark 23 February 2025 on your calendar for the Zurich Jam Session's opening act, where NUNA will bring their exhilarating fusion of Latin, jazz, and world music to life. With their groundbreaking style and incredible musicianship, NUNA is a band that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who hears them.





Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the evolution of Latin jazz in Zurich this February, and stay tuned for upcoming announcements!





 



 

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Article by Martina Knecht
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