ZuleMax Big Band Mambo with Swing and Swing with Mambo
ZuleMax Big Band, the first orchestra of its kind in Europe, is a unique musical project that blends the richness of Cuban and American music from the 1950s with the vibrant rhythm and freshness of contemporary Latin Jazz. Founded in Belgium in April 2017 by the talented musician and composer Zulema Hechavarría Blanco, this all-female big band has established itself as a benchmark in the European music scene, standing out for its originality, the quality of its musicians, and the remarkable show they deliver.
The members of ZuleMax Big Band come from various countries across Europe and beyond, including Greece, Germany, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, France, Cuba, and many other nationalities, which gives the orchestra a cultural diversity that further enriches its musical proposal. All members are highly skilled musicians, many of whom are graduates of prestigious European conservatories with master's degrees in jazz, enabling them to perform this complex repertoire with refined musicality and exceptional technique.
The orchestra is distinguished not only by the quality of its arrangements and the skill of its performers but also by the charisma and passion of its founder and composer, Zulema Hechavarría Blanco. Born in Santiago de Cuba, in a musically enriched environment, Zulema began her classical flute studies in her hometown before continuing her education at the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana. She later moved to Belgium, where she completed her master's degree at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp in 2006. As a composer, arranger, and leader of this unique orchestra, Zulema has created a platform that highlights female talent in the fields of Cuban music and jazz while continuing to explore new sounds that blend tradition and innovation.
ZuleMax Big Band has not only performed on the most important stages in Belgium but also takes its music to various cities and festivals across Europe, captivating audiences from different cultures with its energy, authenticity, and innovative proposal. Through their music, ZuleMax Big Band continues to demonstrate that talent and creativity know no borders, and that the future of Latin music is in the hands of powerful women like Zulema and her talented musicians.
ZuleMax Big Band, the first orchestra of its kind in Europe, is a unique musical project that blends the richness of Cuban and American music from the 1950s with the vibrant rhythm and freshness of contemporary Latin Jazz. Founded in Belgium in April 2017 by the talented musician and composer Zulema Hechavarría Blanco, this all-female big band has established itself as a benchmark in the European music scene, standing out for its originality, the quality of its musicians, and the remarkable show they deliver.
The members of ZuleMax Big Band come from various countries across Europe and beyond, including Greece, Germany, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, France, Cuba, and many other nationalities, which gives the orchestra a cultural diversity that further enriches its musical proposal. All members are highly skilled musicians, many of whom are graduates of prestigious European conservatories with master's degrees in jazz, enabling them to perform this complex repertoire with refined musicality and exceptional technique.
The orchestra is distinguished not only by the quality of its arrangements and the skill of its performers but also by the charisma and passion of its founder and composer, Zulema Hechavarría Blanco. Born in Santiago de Cuba, in a musically enriched environment, Zulema began her classical flute studies in her hometown before continuing her education at the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana. She later moved to Belgium, where she completed her master's degree at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp in 2006. As a composer, arranger, and leader of this unique orchestra, Zulema has created a platform that highlights female talent in the fields of Cuban music and jazz while continuing to explore new sounds that blend tradition and innovation.
ZuleMax Big Band has not only performed on the most important stages in Belgium but also takes its music to various cities and festivals across Europe, captivating audiences from different cultures with its energy, authenticity, and innovative proposal. Through their music, ZuleMax Big Band continues to demonstrate that talent and creativity know no borders, and that the future of Latin music is in the hands of powerful women like Zulema and her talented musicians.
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2021
10 - 04 Muziekacademie - Livestream Ekeren BE
2020
No concerts due to Coronavirus
2019
08 - 06 Sinksenfeesten Kortrijk BE
2018
17 - 08 OLT Rivierenhof Deurne BE
2017
13 - 04 Arenbergschouwburg Antwerpen BE
10 - 04 Muziekacademie - Livestream Ekeren BE
2020
No concerts due to Coronavirus
2019
08 - 06 Sinksenfeesten Kortrijk BE
2018
17 - 08 OLT Rivierenhof Deurne BE
2017
13 - 04 Arenbergschouwburg Antwerpen BE
