The following year Sánchez formed a quartet that, in addition to the pianist, included tenor saxophonist Ariel Bringuez, bassist Reinier Elizarde, and drummer Litwin.

In 2005 Sánchez formed her first group as a leader, a trio also featuring bassist Carlos Barretto and drummer Andrés Litwin the trio released her debut recording, Lunas, Soles y Elefantes, on the Basque Country jazz label Errabal in 2007.

After receiving a bachelor's degree in classical music from the Conservatory of Madrid, Sánchez continued with further studies in jazz and contemporary music, eventually receiving both Spanish government and artist association support that enabled her to make festival appearances in Spain as well as South America, Central America, and elsewhere in Europe. In 2022, she released her third quintet album, SAAM (Spanish American Art Museum).īorn in Madrid, Spain, Sánchez originally studied filmmaking, but upon discovering a passion for jazz she embarked on a decidedly different career path. Following a move to New York on a Fulbright Scholarship, she launched her quintet with saxophonist Román Filiú and quickly rose to the forefront of the contemporary creative music scene with 2015's Partenika and 2017's Danza Imposible. Sánchez initially drew attention for her 2005 trio album, Lunas, Soles y Elefantes. Pianist/composer Marta Sánchez has garnered considerable notice for her imaginative blending of vanguard creative jazz with diverse musical traditions reflecting both her education and international performing, recording, and teaching experiences.

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