Description
A native of Vigo, Spain (1975), Santiago holds a Bachelorâs Degree in Jazz Guitar and a Masterâs Degree in Composition from the University of Miami (USA) as well as a Masterâs Degree in Musicology (focusing on the digital treatment of the electric guitar) from Université Paris 8 (France). In 2004 he moves to Paris and becomes an active member of the new music/improvisation scene. He has written music for contemporary music ensembles, dance companies and as a performer he has worked with some of todayâs leading figures in Jazz and contemporary music (Kenny Wheeler, Maria Schneider, conductor Mark Foster), performed emblematic pieces such as Steve Reichâs Electric Counterpoint, and perfomed contemporary works such as Petet Eötvös 'Seven' with the Caën Orchestra and appeared in Festivals such as Europa dâJazz, Montreux