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BIRD — Tribute to Charlie Parker
Fresh Sound Records (2026)

BIRD Album Cover

About the Project

BIRD is a contemporary tribute to Charlie Parker, one of the musicians who permanently transformed modern jazz. Guitarist Pere Soto (Spain) and alto saxophonist Evan Tate (USA/Germany) present a personal interpretation of bebop, recovering Parker's language, energy, and improvisational spirit from a present-day standpoint.

The project combines Parker's compositions with original material, featuring the dialogue between guitar and saxophone as two voices that listen, answer, and develop ideas.

Recent Milestones

The Musicians

Pere Soto

Pere Soto — Guitar

Guitarist, composer, producer and educator with an international career in Europe, the United States and Mexico. Featured in John Engels' "Uncommon Sound" as one of history's most notable left-handed guitarists.

Evan Tate

Evan Tate — Alto Saxophone

New York–born saxophonist based in Germany. Formation and career tied to the American jazz tradition and the European scene.

Audio & Video References

Barcelona Tour 2026

Available Formats

1. DUO

Pere Soto (guitar) & Evan Tate (alto sax). Ideal for intimate venues, listening rooms, and clubs. Highly efficient logistically.

2. QUARTET

Guitar, alto sax, double bass, drums. Can seamlessly integrate with local Japanese rhythm sections (bass & drums). This format significantly reduces international travel logistics and fosters meaningful artistic collaboration with the local jazz community.

3. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

"A Journey Through Jazz"
Didactic concerts and workshops for conservatories, music schools, and cultural centers. Includes 60–90 minute masterclasses on bebop language, improvisation, and ensemble interaction, adding significant value to any hosting institution.

Press Quotes & Recognition

"A tribute to Charlie Parker, but one with a very different vibe than most – as the set's led by guitarist Pere Soto, and has a style that's not just straight bop, but a very loving reinterpretation of Parker's genius through a host of new original songs! The tunes are fast and swinging, but with energy that also seems to echo European jazz traditions at times." — Dusty Groove (USA), Review of "BIRD - Tribute to Charlie Parker"
"Rooted in deep respect for Parker and Coltrane, seasoned players deliver the essence of swing in a gem of a session." — Shūmatsu JAZZ (Japan)
"A full-hearted tribute by renowned Spanish guitarist Pere Soto to bebop giant Charlie Parker. With longtime ally Evan Tate at the front, it revives in the present the free-flying imagination of Bird." — Disk Union (Japan)

Encyclopedic Recognition: Featured in John Engels' reference book "Uncommon Sound" alongside Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney as one of history's most notable left-handed guitarists.

Contact & Booking

Pere Soto

Guitarist, Composer & Producer

✉️ peresoto@peresoto.com
🌐 www.peresoto.com
📍 Based between Barcelona (Spain) & Oaxaca (Mexico)

Availability: European tours (Year-round) | Japan/Asia (Planning 2026-2028)
Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English