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Discover the fascinating musical universe of the Vistel Brothers in the latest In&Out JAZZ article! Ricky Lavado immerses us in the magic of “Fiesta en el Batey“, the new album that perfectly fuses contemporary jazz with the rich Afro-Cuban tradition. Accompanied by the stunning photographs of Valentín Suárez, the article unravels how brothers Jorge and Maikel Vistel have evolved into true masters of music, weaving sonic bridges with a unique personality and creativity. Let yourself be carried away by the […]

We share publication of skJazz, a jazz news and reviews website in Slovakia and around the world. It offers information about jazz concerts and festivals, as well as about artists and their albums. 🎶 On this occasion they publish a review of our latest album, Fiesta en el Batey. We encourage you to read it!

We share with you the recent interview we did for the prestigious Canadian magazine Latinjazznet. We would like to express our gratitude to Danilo Navas for the great report and the opportunity to talk about our music and trajectory. In this interview, we explore various aspects of our musical approach, influences, and the projects in which we are immersed. It is an honor to be featured in a publication that celebrates the richness and diversity of Latin jazz, and we […]

Great news from the jazz world! We are pleased to announce that Vistel Brothers has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious @guia_del_jazz awards. We would like to express our deep appreciation to the @guia_del_jazz awards jury for recognizing and supporting our work. In addition, we extend our congratulations to previous winners, including @the_machetazo, Jose Carra, @paloma_cosano, and @miquelalvarezmusic, whose brilliant talent has illuminated the jazz scene. Special thanks also to @sergiogarciaorbegozo for having the initiative to create this […]

Azul presents the En el Mar Project, a unique initiative that fuses music, literature and environmental awareness to inspire the Latino community to care for our precious marine resources. Music that Connects Hearts: The project includes a captivating musical album produced by the talented Maikel Vistel. Featuring renowned musicians and singers such as Omara Portuondo, Daymé Arocena and Alaín Pérez, the music will immerse you in the depths of the ocean and take you on a sonic journey that celebrates […]

Solar Latin Club presents the long awaited return of Cuban saxophonist Maikel Vistel with his Orquesta Gigante in the new album “Azul Presents En El Mar“. This third album, six years after “Pasos”, is a tribute to the oceans and seas, with 14 pieces carefully selected and vocalized by Dayme Arocena and Lazaro Armenteros, with the special participation of the legendary Omara Portuondo in one of the tracks. The album immerses us in a musical journey that encompasses Cuban rhythms […]

Begoña Villalobos presents the album “Convergence” on In and Out Jazz, a vibrant project created by Swiss drummer and composer Florian Arbenz. The album brings together internationally renowned jazz stars, with Jorge Vistel on trumpet, Maikel Vistel on tenor sax, Nelson Veras on guitar, Jim Hart on vibraphone, Rafael Jerjén on bass and, of course, leader Florian Arbenz on drums. Inspired by great references such as Art Blakey and Max Roach, “Convergence” weaves a musical narrative that goes from abstraction […]

Joan Carles Abelenda immerses us in a fascinating musical journey through his latest article in Jazz TK, where he unravels the intricacies of the album “Trio On” by Maikel Vistel, Reinier Elizarde and Juanma Barroso. The article highlights the trio’s bold approach, characterized by an almost completely original repertoire, highly creative parameters and an unconventional lineup of saxophone, double bass and drums. Abelenda recognizes Maikel Vistel as the main protagonist, highlighting his dexterity on both tenor and soprano, while highlighting […]

Álex García shares his experience of the Miralta – Vistel Quantic concert in a vibrant chronicle in Jazz TK. The quartet, made up of the Vistel brothers, the Japanese double bass player Kamaguchi and Marc Miralta from Barcelona, offered an exceptional musical experience at the Refugio Jazz Club. The amazing complicity between the members, who barely knew each other before a jam session, translated into a brutal energy transmitted to the audience. Garcia highlights the mutual admiration, the shared fun […]

We share this wonderful piece by Esther Cidoncha, Retratos de Jazz, dedicated to Maikel Vistel.

Compartimos esta maravilla de Esther Cidoncha, Retratos de Jazz, dedicado a Jorge Vistel.