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Rita Payés
Meet the artist
A Catalan trombonist and singer. In performances with her mother, guitarist Elisabeth Roma, she reimagines jazz, bossa nova, boleros and familiar songs with warmth and intimacy. A warm, slightly grainy voice and a breathing trombone tell a song from different angles.
Intimate guitar accompaniment gives the length of a word or a fading note extra meaning. Jazz phrasing sits naturally beside familiar songs and Latin American repertoire. The closeness of work with her mother highlights shared breathing rather than technical display, making both voice and instrument paths toward the pleasure of sharing melody.
Where to start listening
Enjoy the warm voice and trombone alongside the sound of strings. Listening at a gentle volume can bring out the detail in short phrases.
2019Imagina
Rita Payés
A duo work featuring the guitar of mother Elisa Beat Roma. The singing and trombone create a harmonious and warm sound, transforming pieces like bossa nova into something truly special.
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2021Como la Piel
Rita Payés
A work that expands the world of singing, centered around the collaboration with Elisa Beat Rom. Soft voices, guitars, and trombones resonate, as if conveying the emotions of everyday life right beside us.
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