Ben García & Lucas Martínez — Raíces
Mexican double bassist Ben García and saxophonist Lucas Martínez met in Barcelona in 2024. Living and playing far from where they grew up became the creative engine of Raíces, their debut album: six open compositions between contemporary jazz and improvisation, with Antonio Sánchez on drums and Marco Mezquida on piano, released on May 1, 2026.
What we did
- Press release and press kit in English, French and Spanish
- International press campaign for the album release
Raíces (2026)
Ben García & Lucas Martínez · feat. Antonio Sánchez & Marco Mezquida
Released May 1, 2026 · Independent · Digital and vinyl · 6 tracks · 37:02
Raíces was born from a moment of pause: the need to slow down, listen closely and ask again who we are when everything around us is in motion. Improvisation works here as a space for listening and real-time conversation rather than technical display.
Tracklist
1. TJ–Paris · 2. Morriña · 3. Colibrí · 4. Montañas · 5. Pradera · 6. La Plaza
Musicians
Lucas Martínez, tenor saxophone · Ben García, double bass · Antonio Sánchez, drums · Marco Mezquida, piano · Dariel Peniazek, guitar (“La Plaza”)
Credits
Production: Ben García & Lucas Martínez · Recording: Marc Piña · Mixing and mastering: Dave Darlington · Art direction and design: Svhen · Photography: Pau Berruecos · Management: Taller de Músics
Results · Press
“An exciting dialogue between Mexico and Catalonia from the international jazz tradition. It is not about virtuosity, but emotion.”
Serge Julien · JAZZISM (the Netherlands) · Read the full review →
Raíces in the news
Jazzism Reviews Raíces by Ben García & Lucas Martínez
Jazzism, the leading Dutch jazz magazine, reviews Raíces: “an exciting dialogue between Mexico and Catalonia from the international jazz tradition.”
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