Gabriel Palatchi – piano
Isrsel Biton – drums
Ori Floman – bass
Argentine pianist and composer Gabriel Palatchi has emerged as one of contemporary music’s most innovative synthesists, forging a distinctive sonic identity at the intersection of Latin jazz, tango nuevo, and global fusion. A graduate of Buenos Aires’ prestigious Berklee International School and protégé of Cuban maestro Chucho Valdés, Palatchi represents a new generation of artists transcending cultural boundaries through musical alchemy.
His critically acclaimed discography, including the Global Music Award-winning Trivolution (featured in Billboard’s Emerging Artists section), demonstrates masterful genre-blending, where complex Afro-Cuban polyrhythms converse with jazz harmonies and Argentine folk lyricism. Esteemed publications like Rolling Stone and All About Jazz have praised his compositional depth and technical virtuosity.
As a performer, Palatchi commands stages with electrifying presence, whether delivering intimate solo recitals or leading cross-cultural collaborations. His pedagogical work – through masterclasses worldwide – cultivates musical curiosity, reflecting his belief in art as a unifying language.
The musician hits the Bansko Jazz Festival stage with a trio version delivering a dynamic fusion of Latin jazz, tango, funk and Middle Eastern influences. With Isrsel Biton (drums) and Ori Floman (bass), the band creates rhythmically sophisticated performances that equally engage mind and body, blurring boundaries between composition and improvisation.