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Pedro Molina
Pedro Molina is a double bassist from Murcia (Spain), based in Porto (Portugal) since 2017. With A Name I Knew, he presents his second album as a bandleader. This quartet project (guitar, piano, double bass, and drums) brings together Portuguese musicians and explores an original repertoire rooted in jazz, ranging from pop/rock influences to free improvisation.
Initiated in 2022, the project has been presented at festivals such as Murcia Jazz Festival, Loulé Jazz, Criajazz, Out Jazz, Seixal Jazz, Guimarães Jazz, Festival Porta Jazz, Campus Jazz, Estarrejazz, and Qué Jazz é Este?.
In 2023, the quartet was awarded Best Band at the 3rd International Jazz Competition of the University of Aveiro.
In 2024, the quartet released its debut album, À Procura. In 2026, Pedro Molina presents his second album, A Name I Knew, both released under the Porta-Jazz label.
Awards
'Best original arrangement' and 'best ensemble' at the International Jazz Competition of the University of Aveiro (2023)
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Pedro Molina: À Procura
by Glenn Astarita
Pedro Molina's debut album, À Procura (translated as In Search Of"), is a captivating odyssey through his refined musical vision. Released in 2024 under the Carimbo Porta-Jazz label, the album not only displays Molina's formidable bass guitar prowess but also his proficient skill as a composer and bandleader. Originally hailing from Murcia, Spain and now based in Porto, Portugal, Molina has long been a fixture in the jazz scene as a double bassist. However, À Procura marks a ...
Continue ReadingGlenn Astarita — All About Jazz
"Molina invites listeners to get lost with him in the music, as if he is saying, 'Let us wander and see what we discover.' This sense of adventure and curiosity makes À Procura a strong debut from this talented artist."
Eray Aytimur — Jazz Dergisi
"I hope that the young team, which launched the album at the opening of the festival, will continue to travel together for many more years with their energy and synergy."
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
Acceptance
From: A Name I KnewBy Pedro Molina
Denial
From: A Name I KnewBy Pedro Molina
Will I Die, Nefertiti?
From: À ProcuraBy Pedro Molina
Reflexiones Tardías
From: À ProcuraBy Pedro Molina




