Pedro Molina

Pedro Molina, Spanish double bassist born in 1989 in Murcia (Spain) and based in Porto (Portugal) since 2017.

He studied double bass in Spain with Jordi Vila (Alicante) and Jordi Gaspar (Barcelona), and in Portugal with José Carlos Barbosa and Demian Cabaud.

He graduated from ESMAE (Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo - Porto), specializing in jazz (2021).

In addition to projects where he works as a sideman, in 2022 he starts his own project with original music where he explores not only his interpretative facet but also the paths of his own music.

In addition to Pedro Molina, the project includes three other members: Filipe Dias on guitar, Miguel Meirinhos on piano, and Gonçalo Ribeiro on drums. The friendship, complicity, and interpretative excellence of each one are the pillars of this project.

In 2023, he won the award for 'best original arrangement' and 'best ensemble' at the International Jazz Competition of the University of Aveiro.

In 2024, he presents his first album as a leader, titled 'À Procura,' released by the Portajazz label.

"À Procura" ("in search of" or simply "searching") marks his debut as a bandleader. This quartet project (guitar, piano, double bass, and drums) features Portuguese musicians and explores an original repertoire rooted in jazz, ranging from pop/rock to free jazz.

Awards

'Best original arrangement' and 'best ensemble' at the International Jazz Competition of the University of Aveiro (2023)

Pedro Molina: À Procura

Read "À Procura" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
October 20, 2024

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 ...

Concert review by Eray Aytimur:

'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'.