Contemporary Jazz Nights — Misty Fest

Laura Misch

Expanding her electroacoustic palette and drawing inspiration from a lineage of pioneering women in electronic music, saxophonist, singer and multidisciplinary artist Laura Misch has been developing work that interweaves her three main voices — saxophone, vocals and synthesis — in innovative music that will be performed and released throughout 2026.

For this performance, she drew inspiration from ancestral sounds of air, water and stone, inviting the audience to deep and contemplative listening through songs and immersive soundscapes.

Anne Paceo

A major figure in today's music scene and standard-bearer of the new crossover jazz movement, French drummer and composer Anne Paceo has been highly praised for both her technique and her musical vision infused with trance and spirituality. At Misty Fest, she presents Atlantis, her 8th album of originals, inspired by the ocean and all dimensions of the water element. On stage, she is accompanied by: Maya Cros (keyboards), Lilian Mille (trumpet), Gauthier Toux (piano), Christophe Panzani (saxophone) and Cynthia Abraham (vocals).

Mammal Hands

Combining jazz, contemporary classical, electronic, folk and minimalism, Mammal Hands are at the forefront of a new wave of British artists challenging genre boundaries. The trio from Norwich — formed by Jordan Smart (saxophone), Nick Smart (piano) and former GoGo Penguin Rob Turner (drums) — quickly earned praise from musicians as renowned as Bonobo or Jamie Cullum, thanks to their creative approach. Over five albums, they have built an international and loyal fanbase as well as a solid critical reputation for intense and hypnotic live performances. In Portugal they present Circada, their latest album, with its cinematic, human and poignant sound.

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