Erik Truffaz and Antonio Lizana, New Sketches of Spain at Roma Jazz Festival, Nov 17, 2026

«New Sketches of Spain» by Erik Truffaz and Antonio Lizana, with dancer Ana Perez, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026 as part of the Roma Jazz Festival, in Sala Petrassi at the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in Rome (Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30). Tickets start at 33 euros and are sold online on the Auditorium's website.

Updated October 30, 2026.

Official presentation of New Sketches of Spain

«un omaggio contemporaneo all'album capolavoro di Davis»

Text from the official Cultura Roma Capitale page (service translation: “a contemporary tribute to Davis's masterpiece album”), source

«New Sketches of Spain» was born from the meeting of the trumpet of French-Swiss musician Erik Truffaz and the flamenco saxophonist and singer Antonio Lizana. It is a show between jazz and flamenco, enriched by the dance of Ana Perez, that reinterprets «Sketches of Spain», the record with which Miles Davis opened jazz to world music.

The presentation reports a legend about its origin: Davis supposedly became passionate about traditional Spanish music after accompanying his wife to a performance by the dancer Roberto Iglesias.

Truffaz, described as a devoted disciple of Davis, is a prominent figure of French electro-jazz. He began by playing in his father's dance orchestra, won the Prix Special, a French jazz award, in the 1990s, and then widened his style to drum'n'bass and collaborations with hip-hop and world music artists.

Lizana was born and raised in San Fernando, in the province of Cádiz, one of the cradles of flamenco, and is named as one of the best-known representatives of new flamenco jazz. The presentation recalls an NPR Tiny Desk concert and collaborations with Arturo O'Farrill and Alejandro Sanz on Grammy-winning works.

On stage, besides Truffaz and Lizana, are Renaud Gabriel Pion on bass clarinet, English horn and arrangements, and the flamenco dancer Ana Perez.

Where New Sketches of Spain takes place: Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi

The Auditorium Parco della Musica was designed by Renzo Piano and opened in 2002. Sala Petrassi, with 673 seats, is the smallest of the three main halls, alongside Sinopoli and Santa Cecilia.

«New Sketches of Spain» is part of the Roma Jazz Festival 2026, which in November also brings to the hall Kurt Elling with the Yellowjackets and Steve Coleman.

Practical information for New Sketches of Spain

• Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
• Address: Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Rome, Sala Petrassi, Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
• Artists: Erik Truffaz (trumpet), Antonio Lizana (voice, alto sax, flute), Renaud Gabriel Pion (bass clarinet, English horn, arrangements), Ana Perez (flamenco dance)
• Tickets: from 33 euros, sold online on the Auditorium's website
• Festival: Roma Jazz Festival 2026
• Concert page: Auditorium website
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner

Frequently asked questions about New Sketches of Spain

What kind of show is New Sketches of Spain?

A project between jazz and flamenco that reinterprets «Sketches of Spain» by Miles Davis.

Who are the main artists of New Sketches of Spain?

Trumpeter Erik Truffaz and saxophonist and singer Antonio Lizana, with dancer Ana Perez.

How much are tickets for New Sketches of Spain?

From 33 euros, according to the Auditorium's website.

Where does New Sketches of Spain take place?

In Sala Petrassi at the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone.

Can the program of New Sketches of Spain change?

Yes, the organizers warn that it may be subject to changes.

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