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Biography - CV


Cesar Joaniquet (Barcelona 1988) is a talented saxofonist, composer and Big Band arranger. He performs all around Scandinavian countries and Spain in various settings and formations. As a versatile musician, he is known for his expressive performances, innovative compositions, and dynamic presence in the jazz scene. Cesar is a proud member of the prestigious Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, where he contributes with his unique sound, creative energy and modern compositions. With a passion for both traditional and contemporary jazz, Cesar has developed a distinctive sound and style of playing, improvising and composing.

Own works and projects:

  • 2024 'DELTA' - Full concert piece, composed for Janne Mark, Arve Henriksen and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, Vinterjazz 2024. Recorded the album "DELTA" at Brorson's Church Copenhaguen.
  • 2023 ‘Barken og Bladerne' - Composed for the ToneArt concert series 'The Secret Life of Trees'.
  • 2022 'Ama Sempre' - Big ensemble composition for Kor72 (300 singers) and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra. Premiered at the Christmas concert in Musikhuset Aarhus 2022.
  • 2022 'Boira' - Musical composition for ToneArt concert series ’Under nattens overflade’.
  • 2019 'Riot' - The work was premiered in Aarhus Musikhuset on the 3th September 2019 by the orchestra Blood Sweat Drum and Bass under the direction of Jens Christian 'Chappe' Jensen.
  • 2019 Zero Kestra - Thoroughly composed pieces of music for own orchestra, designated as 'European Jazz Highlight' during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2019.
  • 2018 'Sonum Cathedralis' - Large musical composition commissioned by and written especially for Aarhus Cathedral, St. Clemens Drengekor, Indra and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Carsten Seyer-Hansen.
  • 2018 'Sketches of Barcelona' - written for a rhythmic orchestra (Aarhus Jazz Orchestra) and international soloists. Jorge Rossy (ES), RJ Miller (USA) and Anna-Lena Schnabel (DE). The work premiered during the Winter Jazz Festival on February 21, 2018.
  • 2017 'Winds of Winter' - the work premiered at Aarhus Musikhuset on February 1, 2017 and then performed at Jamboree Barcelona on April 25, 2017.
  • 2016 Tsu-Na-Mi - Repertoire of own trio written for two winds and drums. Presented at Aarhus Jazz Festival 2016 and Tsuki Jazzfest.
  • 2015 Songbook - Trio project based in Aarhus, Denmark. Recorded the album "Songbook" with Brice Soniano on bass and Kasper Tom on drums.
  • 2014 Betania - Large ensemble work, written mainly for winds and string quartet.
  • 2014 In Motion - Compositions for saxophone, guitar and drums. Recorded the album "In Motion".
  • 2012 Smog Eyes (feat. Ted Brown) - Debut album recorded in New York. Features Michael Kanan on piano, Ted Brown on saxophone, Lim Yang on bass and Marton Juhasz on drums.

Studies:

  • 2016 Advanced Postgraduate in Music (Soloist): Royal Academy of Music Aarhus (Denmark).
  • 2014 Nordic Master in Jazz: Postgraduate programme in Rhythmic Performance (NoMazz), Sibelius Academy (Helsinki), KMH Royal College of Music (Stockholm) and Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus (Denmark).
  • 2012 Berklee College of Music (Boston): Diploma in Performance
  • 2010 Bachelor of Music: ESMUC (College of Music of Catalunya, Barcelona)

  • Languages:
  • - Danish: Prøve i Dansk 3, B2 (CEFR). Fluent speaking and writing.
  • - English: C2.1 from University of Barcelona. Fluent speaking and writing.
  • - Catalan: Native.
  • - Spanish: Native.

Other projects:

  • Aarhus Jazz Orchestra - Professional Danish Jazz Orchestra founded in 1977 by the legendary Jens Klüver (then: Klüvers Big Band). The orchestra is made up of some of the best musicians in the Danish and international jazz scene.
  • Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium - Employed as a teacher since 2019. Teaches primarily ensemble, saxophone and composition.
  • Mads LaCour Almugi- Danish jazz quartet led by the talented trumpet player and composer Mads LaCour. The group explores a modern interpretation of Nordic jazz, characterized by a unique and personal sound.
  • Ivo Sans ISCCJMKMB - A band based on the development of improvisation. 3 Live albums: Adorno, Yoruba and Darrera nit de Maig. Together with Ivo Sans, dr. Marcel.lí Bayer, alt sax. and Masa Kamaguchi, bs
  • Els Tres Tenors - together with Lluc Casares, Gianni Gagliardi, tenor sax, Xavi Torres, piano, Vic Moliner, bass and Joan Terol, drums. Playing regularly a tour every year in Spain.
  • Schulers Rhapsody - Band from the Swiss pianist Luzius Schuler, performed among others at BeJazz in Switzerland.
  • Daniel Sommer Orquestra - Band from Danish drummer and composer Daniel Sommer.
  • Carlos Falanga, Gran Coral - Carlos Falanga, drums, Jaume Llombart, electric bass, Jordi Matas, guitar, Marco Mezquida, piano and Cesar Joaniquet, sax.
  • In Motion Trio - César Joaniquet, tenor sax, soprano. Kasper Agnas, guitar. Timo van Ruiswijk, Drums. Played concerts for example in New Sound Made Festival May 2013 (Stockholm), Jamboree Barcelona etc. Recording of the album In Motion Jan.2014
  • Esben Brandt Kvartet - Recording of the album "Silence and Sound" feat. Fredrik Ljungkvist.
  • Dave Liebman Saxophone Quartet in Denmark - Tenor Sax in Dave Liebman Saxophone Quartet 2013
  • Cesar Joaniquet NYC Quartet - Played around New York City between years 2011-2012. Recording of the album "Smog Eyes feat. Ted Brown" April 2012, NYC. Band Members: Cesar Joaniquet, tenor sax. Michael Kanan, piano. Lim Yang, bass. Marton Juhasz, drums
  • Yuhan Su "Flying Alone" Project - Recording for Inner Circle Music Label that won the Golden Indie Music Award in Taiwan and Best Jazz Album of the year 2012
  • Nonitz - Is a nonet project that plays the music of Lee Konitz lead by Marcel.lí Bayer. Recording of the album Nònitz together with Lee Konitz in November 2010. which has won awards for "best album of 2011" by "the Musicians Association Jazz and Modern Music of Catalonia " and "Critics Award" in the category of the awards Jaç Enderrock 2012.