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Barcelona-born guitarist, arranger, and composer Oscar Pe\u00f1as<\/strong> will make his highly anticipated return to SFJAZZ for the third time, building on the excitement of Pe\u00f1as’ debut in 2022 with his quartet and his well-received trio performance in 2024. As a distinguished recipient of the New York State Council of the Arts (NYSCA) for his composition, Oscar is creating a new suite titled “Remote Hoods,” which will showcase his creative music writing and premiere in Fall 2026.<\/p>\n

Before establishing himself in New York City a decade ago, Pe\u00f1as was already a respected figure in the international jazz community. Since then, he has thrived; his music is enriched by influences from classical, jazz, and various other genres, forming a captivating tapestry of intricate improvisation and organic compositions. Oscar Pe\u00f1as’ distinctive voice reflects his original creativity and collaborations with jazz legends such as Mike Stern, Greg Leisz, Ron Carter, Paquito D’Rivera, Uri Caine, Gil Goldstein, and Esperanza Spalding.<\/p>\n

In 2026, SFJAZZ audiences will have another chance to experience Oscar Pe\u00f1as’ exceptional artistry live. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the brilliance of Oscar Pe\u00f1as\u2014an artist who continues to push the boundaries of jazz.<\/p>\n

Find more about his music projects, including a jazz-classic suite, past and current shows, and press quotes, on his website:\u00a0https:\/\/oscarpenas.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Two shows: 7:00 pm &<\/strong> 8:30 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-452955","events","type-events","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nOscar Pe\u00f1as - New Music USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/newmusicusa.org\/events\/oscar-penas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Oscar Pe\u00f1as - New Music USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Barcelona-born guitarist, arranger, and composer Oscar Pe\u00f1as will make his highly anticipated return to SFJAZZ for the third time, building on the excitement of Pe\u00f1as’ debut in 2022 with his quartet and his well-received trio performance in 2024. 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