Emilio Solla and Antonio Lizana
Sunday, June 21, 2026
7:30 PM
*AT THE ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY*
The series continues Sunday, June 21, at the Athenaeum with a local debut by the duo of Emilio Solla and Antonio Lizana. Latin Grammy–winner and six-time Grammy nominee, Argentina-born and New York–based pianist, composer, and arranger Solla teams up for his 15th album with rising-star Spanish flamenco-jazz vocalist and saxophonist Lizana. Together they have created a highly original album, El Siempre Mar, where old Argentine folk songs by foundational composers, such as Atahualpa Yupanqui and Astor Piazzolla, live together with original compositions from both Solla and Lizano. In this new take on the cantes de ida y vuelta (“roundtrip songs”), these two artists have managed to find a unique and contemporary meeting point between the music of Argentina, the south of Spain, and jazz.
Emilio Solla has been lauded for his artistry in summoning global styles and rhythms. He has performed at some of the most iconic venues in Europe, Latin America, and the United States alongside jazz and Latin legends Paquito D'Rivera, Billy Hart, Arturo O'Farrill, Edmar Castañeda, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the WDR Big Band, among others. Of Solla’s piano performances, The New York Times wrote, “The virile throb of Astor Piazzolla’s nuevo tango is omnipresent in the pianist Emilio Solla's stately pulse.”
Antonio Lizana is considered by both audiences and critics worldwide as a leading figure in the contemporary flamenco jazz field. In addition to his extraordinary skills as a composer, lyricist, and singer, Lizana is a world-class jazz saxophonist. He has performed with his quintet in venues and festivals all around the globe, including Womex; SXSW; flamenco festivals in London, New York, and San Francisco; Barcelona Jazz Festival; Shanghai Jazz Fest; and more.
The concert will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037). There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above.
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