Jazz Assemblea 2025

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Jazz Assemblea is an open invitation to come together and celebrate the vibrant spirit of jazz in Malta. Now in its second edition, the festival returns to Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta from September to November 2025 with a dynamic programme of live concerts, visual experiences, discussions, workshops, an album launch, and more.

EXHIBITION | 25.09-09.11.25

Jazz Vignettes continues its visual exploration of Malta’s evolving jazz scene. This edition spotlights the work of three leading artists and features a newly produced documentary on the life and legacy of Charles ‘City’ Gatt.

SATELLITE EVENTS

Thursday, 23rd October, 2025

6:30PM – Il-Jazz fl-Epoka tal-BJs, Atrium

A look back at Malta’s iconic jazz club, and its influential role in shaping the local jazz scene. A panel discussion, in Maltese, ft. Paul Giordimaina, Philip Fenech and Walter Vella, moderated by Dominic Galea.

8PM - Lino Cauchi Trio, Studio B

Lino Cauchi on piano, Joe Micallef on drums, Anthony Saliba on bass

Wednesday, 29th October, 2025

6:30PM – In-Nisa Maltin fil-Jazz, Atrium

Celebrating the contributions of Maltese women in jazz, and exploring how they’ve challenged stereotypes in a traditionally male-dominated genre. A panel discussion, in Maltese, ft. Nadine Axisa, Angie Vella Zarb and Mariele Zammit, moderated by Claudette Pace.

8PM - Jazz Reunites, Studio B

Mro. Dominic Galea brings together a lineup of local jazz artists for a one-night-only reunion performance. These seasoned musicians - some returning to the stage after years away - promise an unforgettable evening of soulful jazz and timeless classics. Featuring Dominic Galea on piano, Ben Galea and Roger Camilleri on drums, Ronnie Carr and David Chircop on bass, Effie Azzopardi on trumpet, Tony Bartolo, Doreen Galea and Eve Daly on vocals.

CONCERTS

Thursday, 30th October, 2025

7PM - Il-Gażin Vilhena Jazz Quartet, Studio B

Heathcliffe Balzan on Piano, Walter Vella on Saxophone, Mario Aquilina on Bass, Noel Grech on Drums

8PM – Warren Galea Trio, Theatre

Warren Galea on Guitar, William Smith on Drums, Dean Montanaro on Bass

9PM – Just Duet, Theatre

Angie Vella Zarb and Ella Puci on Vocals, Oliver Degabriele on Double Bass, Karl Galea on Guitar

Friday, 31st October, 2025

12PM - Fifth Element ft. Mireille Borg, Studio B

Thomas Valletta on Drums, Luigi Busuttil on Bass, Jason Spiteri on Guitar, Emilia Zrinzo Azzopardi on Saxophone, Juergen Valletta on Keys. Guest: Mireille Borg on Vocals

7PM – Egle Lape Jazz Quartet, Theatre

Egle on Vocals, Luke Briffa on Drums, Alan Portelli on Bass, Warren Galea on Guitar

8PM - Vinny Vella Quartet , Studio B

Vinny Vella on Piano, Mariele Zammit on Vocals, Anthony Saliba on Bass, Joe Micallef on Drums

9PM – ll-Ħoss tal-Għabex | Nadine Axisa Quartet, Theatre

Nadine Axisa on Vocals, Joe Debono on Piano, Oliver Degabriele on Bass, Manuel Pulis on Drums

Saturday, 1st November 2025

12PM - Carlo Muscat Trio, Studio B

Carlo Muscat on Saxophone, Ġużè Camilleri on Drums, Oliver Degabriele on Double Bass

7PM - Paul Abela Quartet, Studio B

Paul Abela on Piano, Mario Aquilina (Cocker) on Bass, Joe Bibi Camilleri on Drums, Adrian Brincat (ir-Russu) on Trumpet

8PM – Mike Spiteri and Friends ft. Paul Giordimaina and Adrian Galea Lucas, Theatre

Mike Spiteri on Vocals, Paul Giordimaina on Piano, Adrian Galea Lucas on Percussion

9PM – Sandro Zerafa Trio, Theatre

Sandro Zerafa on Guitar, Oliver Degabriele on Double Bass, William Smith on Drums

10PM - Jam Session, Cafe

Sunday, 2nd November 2025

11AM – Malta School of Music Big Band, Theatre

Students of the School of Music

12PM – SK2M Fusion, Studio B

Simon Sammut on Bass, Karl Galea on Guitar, Melchior Busuttil on Drums, Mark Attard on Keyboards

7PM – Hot Club of Valletta, Theatre

George il-Puse' on Violin and Saxaphone, Joseph Curmi on Drums, Diccon Cooper on Double Bass, Larissa on Vocals, Yuri Charyguine on Accordian, Joshua Bray and Karl Galea on Guitar

8PM – TRIPLICITY, Studio B

Anthony Camilleri on Piano, Edward Ellul on Guitar, Alex Debono on Drums

9PM – SUPERNOVA by Ray Agius | Concert and Album Launch, Theatre

Ray Agius and Dominic Galea on Piano, Walter Vella on Saxophone, Adrian Brincat (ir-Russu) on Trumpet, Oliver Degabriele on Double bass, Ġużè Camilleri on Drums, Nadine Axisa on Vocals

WORKSHOPS

Saturday, 1st November 2025

10AM - Inside the Rhythm Section with William Smith & Dean Montanaro

Designed for drummers and bassists of all levels, this workshop explores the foundations of playing in a jazz rhythm section. Topics include timekeeping, walking bass, swing, and instrumental interaction.

11AM – Harmony, Movement, Rhythm with Sandro Zerafa

This session focuses on musical expression through harmonic movement, tension and release, and rhythmic precision. Open to all instrumentalists, it offers practical tools to enhance phrasing and time feel in jazz performance.

Jazz Assemblea is a project by the National Agency for the Performing Arts (NAPA), in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv, and supported by the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), and Lito’s Place.

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