Contemporary Jazz Nights — Misty Fest

Laura Misch Expanding her electroacoustic palette and drawing inspiration from a lineage of pioneering women in electronic music, saxophonist, singer and multidisciplinary artist Laura Misch has developed work that weaves together her three main voices — saxophone, voice and synthesis — into innovative music, which will be performed and released during 2026. For this show, she drew inspiration from the ancestral sounds of air, water and stone, inviting the audience to deep and contemplative listening, through songs and immersive soundscapes. Anne Paceo A major figure on the current music scene and standard-bearer of the new crossover jazz movement, French drummer and composer Anne Paceo has been highly praised for both her technique and her musical vision imbued with trance and spirituality. At Misty Fest, she presents Atlantis, her 8th album of originals, inspired by the ocean and all dimensions of the aquatic element. On stage, she is accompanied by: Maya Cros (keyboards), Lilian Mille (trumpet), Gauthier Toux (piano), Christophe Panzani (saxophone) and Cynthia Abraham (voice). Mammal Hands Combining jazz, contemporary classical, electronic, folk and minimalism, Mammal Hands are at the forefront of a new wave of British artists challenging genre boundaries. The trio from Norwich — formed by Jordan Smart (saxophone), Nick Smart (piano) and former GoGo Penguin Rob Turner (drums) — early on won praise from such reputed musicians as Bonobo and Jamie Cullum, thanks to their creative approach. Over five albums, they have built an international and loyal fan base, as well as a solid reputation with critics for intense and hypnotic live performances. In Portugal they present Circada, their most recent record, with its cinematic, human and poignant sound.