Viktorija Pilatovich Quartet

Lithuania / Spain

Viktorija Pilatovic is a vocalist, composer, bandleader, and educator whose original music reflects her deep love for jazz. Originally from Lithuania, she is based in Spain, where she teaches at the prestigious Berklee College of Music (Valencia) and Musikene (San Sebastian).

She has released four albums of original music: “Skybridges” (2023), “The Only Light” (2019), “Stories” (2017), and “Nica’s Blues” (2013). Her work has been featured on NPR Live Sessions, DownBeat Magazine, RTVE, and other international media.

Albert Palau – a pianist and composer from Valencia, known for his leadership of projects such as Flight Mode Quintet and Albert Palau Octet. He has collaborated with jazz greats like Charles McPherson, Peter Bernstein, Dick Oatts, and Jean Toussaint, performing across the UK and Europe. Albert graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston and holds a Master’s with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Music in London. He currently teaches at Berklee Valencia.

Miquel Álvarez began his music journey in El Verger (Alicante) playing trumpet and piano. With a strong classical foundation, he later pursued jazz studies at Sedajazz, completed higher education at the Conservatorio Superior de Valencia, and further training at ESMUC in Barcelona. He earned a Master’s degree from Berklee Valencia. Today he collaborates with top jazz and flamenco artists in Spain and leads his own projects, earning recognition as one of the most versatile bassists in contemporary music.

Quique Ramírez is a professional drummer, composer, and educator known for his stylistic range and energetic performances. His musical voice spans contemporary jazz, electronic beats, funk, and rock. He has performed with artists such as David Binney, Becca Stevens, Petros Klampanis, JD Walter, Jorge Pardo, and many more.