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CUBAN SWING EXPRESS
It is the musician's most ambitious project. An ensemble comprising 10 of the best and most talented Cuban musicians based in Europe, they made their debut at the L’Alhambra Theatre in Paris in December 2014, championing a sound that is both traditional and bold. Compositions by Pérez Prado, Benny Moré, Ernesto Lecuona, Herbie Hancock, the Rolling Stones, and “Melon” himself feature in their repertoire. The Cuban Swing Express draws on the sonority of that era while incorporating sound elements of our own time, achieving a fresh and fun musical blend.
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Soul in Cuba
Ariel Brínguez and Iván Melón offer a curated selection of timeless Cuban songs, where contemporary elements converge with the island's lyrical and musical heritage. A symbiosis of two leading figures in today's music scene, they present a vision that organically intertwines popular music and chamber music with a Cuban accent.
PIANIST
JAZZ MUSIC
Pianist, composer, and music producer Iván “Melon” Lewis is considered one of the most influential musicians of his generation. Throughout his career, he has performed at major jazz festivals worldwide, sharing the stage with legends such as Bebo and Chucho Valdés, Mulgrew Miller, Bill Mobley, John Hicks, and Wynton Marsalis, among others. Following an extensive career recording with other artists, “Melon” has released six albums: “Travesía,” “Ayer y hoy,” “Ivan Melon Lewis Quartet,” “The Cuban Swing Express,” “Voyager,” and “Bembé.” He has received five Latin GRAMMY nominations and won the Latin GRAMMY® for Best Latin Jazz Album in 2021 for “Voyager.” In 2025, he was nominated for two Latin GRAMMYs®: Best Latin Jazz Album for “Luces y sombras” and Best Instrumental Album for “Alma en Cuba.”
