Sergio Pamies

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Sergio Pamies
BornGranada (Spain)
Occupation(s)Jazz pianist and educator
LabelsBebyne Records
Website www.sergiopamiesmusic.com

Sergio Pamies (born in 1983) is a Spanish jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, who has published four albums under his name, and appears in several recordings as a sideman. [1]

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Biography

Early years

Born in Granada in 1983. He is the nephew of Spanish writer Sergi Pàmies. [2] Sergio Pamies started studying piano at a young age. He started playing jazz because of his father, a self-taught guitarist and jazz aficionado. [3]

Pamies moved to Barcelona, where he graduated with a BM in Jazz Piano (Conservatori Liceu, Barcelona) in 2007. During his time in Barcelona he co-led the group Yakaré. Pamies toured Colombia in 2006 presenting Yakaré's debut album at Jazz al Parque (Bogotá), Festival de Piano de la UIS (Bucaramanga), and Auditorio EAFIT (Medellín). [4] In 2007 Pamies participated as a piano soloist at Joan Albert Amargós’ concerto premiere Transformacions at the Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona).

Education

After earning his BM at the Conservatori Liceu, Pamies moved to Texas (USA), where he graduated with a master's degree in jazz piano (2011) and a DMA in jazz studies (2016) at the University of North Texas College of Music. During his time at UNT, Pamies was a member of the 7-time Grammy nominated One O’Clock Lab Band, accompanying guest artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Arturo Sandoval, Marvin Stamm, Chuck Findley, Doc Severinsen, and Wycliffe Gordon, among others. [1] He is the soloist in the track “Neil” from Lab 2015, a Rich DeRosa’s composition which garnered a 2016 Grammy Nomination for “Best Instrumental Composition.” [5] Pamies directed the contemporary ensemble “The Zebras,” producing the recording The Flamenco Jazz Project, which was awarded multiple Down Beat Magazine Student Awards. [6] Pamies was selected for the workshop “Latin Jazz Traditions,” performing with Paquito D’Rivera at Carnegie Hall (2015, New York). His composition for Big Band "Dudú" was selected for the concert program. [7]

His dissertation prepared for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts, The Controversial Identity of Flamenco Jazz: A New Historical and Analytical Approach, is available online at the University of North Texas Library Website. [8]

Solo career

His debut album, Entre Amigos, was released in 2008 (PSM), with a band that combined jazz musicians with flamenco musicians from Granada, such as Sergio Gómez “El Colorao.” [9] Pamies performed at the XXI Jazz en la Costa International Festival. [10] [11] This album was also presented at the Ibérica Festival (2009), a Flamenco International Festival that organized a 4-days tour in Prague, Brno, Boskovice (Czech Republic), and Bratislava (Slovakia). [12] Pamies performed at Los Veranos del Corral in a concert featuring his mentor, pianist Diego Amador (2009). [13] [14]

His next recording, Borrachito (Bebyne Records), was released in 2011, and it features Christian Scott, Diego Amador, Antonio Serrano  [ es ], Rubem Dantas, and Pepe Luis Carmona “Habichuela.” [15] [16] [17] [18] Pamies participated in the festivals XVI Jazz Na Starówce (Warsaw, Poland, 2010), [19] Colores Flamencos (Olomouc and Sumperk, Czech Republic, 2011), [20] Munijazz Festival (Munilla, Spain, 2011), [21] XXI Jazz en el Lago (Atarfe, Spain, 2012), [22] XXVII Festival Internacional de Música y Danza Ciudad de Úbeda (Úbeda, Spain, 2015), [23] among others.

Pamies’ album, What Brought You Here? was published in May 2017 by Bebyne Records. It was recorded in Dallas (Texas, USA) and features Quamon Fowler, Ashleigh Smith, Lara Bello, and Samuel Torres. [1]

Pamies' last album, Time to Say, was published in June 28, 2024 bu Newtrad. It was recorded in New York in August 2021, and it features Dave Liebman, Paquito D'Rivera, Alex Norris, Michael Thomas, Marshall Gilkes, Samuel Torres, Ricky Rodriguez, and Jimmy Macbride among others. [24]

Teaching career

Pamies served as a full-time Teaching Fellow at the University of North Texas (Denton, Texas) for eight years. Pamies was an adjunct faculty at Mountain View College (Dallas, Texas), [25] and was one of the instructors at the GDYO Jazz Institute. [26] [ failed verification ]

Pamies held an adjunct faculty position at The University of Texas at Arlington from 2018 to 2020, where he taught jazz piano, advanced jazz improvisation, composition, arranging, and directed the jazz small group. Pamies was appointed Assistant Professor (jazz piano) at University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music in August 2020. [27]

Publications [28]

Peer reviewed journals

Specialized magazine

Book Reviews

Dissertation

Style and influences

Critics have acknowledged Pamies’ talent for composition, [29] arranging, [30] the lyrical qualities of his playing, and his unique vision for combining flamenco and jazz elements. [31] Pamies has cited Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Paco de Lucía, Camarón de la Isla, and the “Habichuela” family (Pepe “Habichuela,” Ketama, Josemi Carmona) among his strongest influences. [32] Jazz critic Troy Dostert wrote about the pianist: "Pamies highlights his substantial bop fluency, and his engaging piano statements are harmonically rich and technically adroit, without needless excess: the economy of Pamies's playing leads to some smart, carefully structured solos. And Pamies's compositions are thoughtful and compelling (...)." [33] Other critics have pointed out his versatility (“Pamies is telling us not to put him in a box. He can play it all”) [34] or his skills as a leader. [35]

Discography

As a leader

YearAlbumRecording LabelCredits / Notes
2008Entre AmigosPSMComposer, pianist, arranger. Featuring Sergio Gómez “El Colorao” and Gonzalo Del Val.
2011BorrachitoBebyne RecordsComposer, pianist, arranger. Featuring Christian Scott, Diego Amador, Pepe Luis Carmona “Habichuela,” Rubem Dantas, Antonio Serrano, and Sergio Gómez “El Colorao,” among others.
2017What Brought You Here?Bebyne RecordsComposer, pianist, arranger. Produced by Daniel Pardo and Sergio Pamies. Featuring Samuel Torres, Ashleigh Smith, Lara Bello, Quamon Fowler, and Brad Kang, among others.
2024Time to SayNewtradComposer, pianist, arranger. Produced by Samuel Torres. Featuring Dave Liebman, Paquito D'Rivera,Samuel Torres,Marshall Gilkes, Alex Norris, Michael Thomas, Ricky Rodriguez, Jimmy Macbride, Miguel Fernández "El Cheyenne," and Daniel Pardo.

As a sideman

YearAlbumRecording LabelArtistCredits / Notes
2006YakaréPSMYakaréCo-leader, pianist, composer, arranger.
2010Dancing SmallNorth Texas JazzUNT Latin Jazz LabPianist, composer, arranger.
2011The Flamenco Jazz ProjectNorth Texas JazzThe UNT Zebras directed by Sergio PamiesDirector, producer, arranger, pianist.
2013First ImpressionAuto producedWana HongPianist.
2013Late Night MamboNorth Texas JazzUNT Latin Jazz LabPianist, composer, arranger.
2013Kind of TwoNorth Texas JazzThe Two O’Clock Lab Band Pianist.
2013My Shining HourMirrorBall RecordsMihwa Kim “Roja”Producer, pianist, arranger.
2014Time AfterAuto producedNazia Chaundry “Naz”Pianist.
2015Lab 2015North Texas JazzThe One O’Clock Lab Band Pianist.
2015Jugar a la VidaAuto producedMónica GastelumendiPianist, arranger.
2015Cancer Blows, the Musical Event: Thirty Trumpet LegendsThe Ryan Anthony FoundationRobert “Robi” SvärdPianist. Featuring Arturo Sandoval, Wycliffe Gordon, Doc Sverinsen, Marvin Stamm, and The One O’Clock Lab Band.
2016Como mi SangreFods Records Sergio Gómez “El Colorao” Pianist, arranger. Featuring “Pepe Habichuela.”
2016Verso SueltoYoukali RecordsVerso Suelto (Raisa Avilés and Pedro Martínez Maestre)Producer, pianist, arranger.
2016SunkissedConcord RecordsAshleigh SmithPianist, arranger.
2017The Piano Meets MariachiAuto producedEsteban Álvarez and Mariachi Nuevo TecalitlánArranger
2017Perseverance: The Music of Rich DeRosa at North TexasNorth Texas JazzRich DeRosa and the One O’Clock Lab Band Pianist. Featured soloist on “Neil” (received a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Composition in 2015).
2017Nice! Jay Saunders’ Best of TwoNorth Texas JazzJay Saunders and the Two O’Clock Lab BandPianist.
20171 de Cal y 9 de ArenaAuto producedJulián HerediaPianist, composer, arranger. Featuring Enrique Morente, Jorge Pardo, Josemi Carmona, Carles Benavent, Raimundo Amador.
20171 de Cal y 9 de ArenaAuto producedJulián HerediaPianist, composer, arranger. Featuring Enrique Morente, Jorge Pardo, Josemi Carmona, Carles Benavent, Raimundo Amador.
2018AlquimiaAsphalt Tango RecordsRobert “Robi” SvärdPianist. Featuring “El Potito,” “Niño Josele.”
2018The PresentAuto producedMichelle AlonsoPianist, co-producer.
2019Close Your EyesAuto producedCarolyn Lee JonesPianist, co-producer, arranger.
2019Trumpet Bells of ChristmasThe Ryan Anthony FoundationCancer Blows Big BandPianist. Featuring Ryan Anthony, Wayne Bergeron, Andrea Tofanelli, Mike Lovatt, Thomas Gansch, Jens Lindemann, and Stockton Helbing.
2020Light SleeperArmored RecordsStockton HelbingPianist. Featuring Stockton Helbing, David Lown, Davy Mooney and James Driscoll.
2021Flamenco a Voces: Tributo a MorenteAuto producedM de PucheroPianist. Produced by Miguel “El Cheyenne”. Featuring Curro Albaycin, Pepe Luis Carmona “Habichuela,” Jesús del Rosario, La Moneta, among others.
2023Ocho Perlas de mi MundoAuto producedEstrella de ManuelaProducer, pianist.

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