On my first trip to the country of Spain and the city of Barcelona I was fortunate to play with pianist Iiannis Obiols, drummer Ramon Prats, and Los Angeles bassist Logan Kane. I had never met Iiannis and Ramon prior, and we only had one short soundcheck/rehearsal at the venue before these performances. I felt so much joy to create with this band, I felt that no idea I played ever went unlistened and that fun and connection was our number one priority. I am so grateful to Jordi and Fresh Sound New Talent for bringing me and Logan to Jamboree and to have the opportunity to connect and communicate with Ramon, Iiannis, and the incredible audience that came and listened. —Nicole McCabe

Marco Mezquida's piano sparks when it meets Massa Kamaguchi's double bass and Ramon Prats' drums, three musicians who performed together ten years ago in a memorable concert and have come together again in "Tornado". Marco Mezquida has tried to be the catalyst for the energy that is generated when the trio plays together and they have made an album that draws on free improvisation and jazz. The album includes twelve tracks that "are like a tornado passing over you, with its moment of calm after the storm included".