Jorge Pardo
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Saxophonists · b. 1956

Jorge Pardo

Spanish musician

Born
1 December 1956
Madrid
Country
Spain
Record labels
Milestone, Nuevos Medios
Discography
12 albums

Biography

Jorge Pardo is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, guitar, flute and voice. Jorge Pardo was born on 1 December 1956 in Madrid. The music is usually filed under jazz and flamenco. Record labels: Milestone and Nuevos Medios. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “A mi aire” (1987) to “Puerta del sol” (2013). Honours include Premio Nacional de las Músicas Actuales (2015) and Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Jorge Pardo is a Spanish flautist and saxophonist born 1 December 1956 in Madrid, known for the albums he released for Milestone Records in the 1990s. He has been a side musician of famous flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia and also with American jazz legend Chick Corea. He occasionally joins the Al andalus ensemble for performances.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

A mi aire 1987
Las cigarras son quizá sordas 1991
Jorge Pardo 1993
Veloz hacia su sino 1993
10 de Paco 1994
2332 1997
Mira 2001
Vientos flamencos 2005
Desvarios 2008
Café Latino 25 Aniversario 2012 · Live
Huellas 2012
Puerta del sol 2013

Also plays on

Albums where Jorge Pardo is credited as a sideman

1984 The Hit — Paco de Lucía flute
1990 Zyryab — Paco de Lucía flute
2006 The Ultimate Adventure — Chick Corea flute, saxophone
2013 Trilogy — Chick Corea Trio flute

Awards

Listen on Spotify

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jorge Pardo play?

Jorge Pardo is known for playing saxophone, guitar, flute and voice.

When and where was Jorge Pardo born?

Jorge Pardo was born 1 December 1956 in Madrid.

What are Jorge Pardo's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include A mi aire (1987), Las cigarras son quizá sordas (1991), Jorge Pardo (1993), Veloz hacia su sino (1993) and 10 de Paco (1994).

External links

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