Rita Payés Roma

About

Spanish singer, jazz trombonist, composer, and songwriter who has released acclaimed albums including "Lua amarela," "My Ideal," and "De camino al camino." She has performed at esteemed events and venues such as the 36th Goya Awards, Belgium's Ancienne Belgique, JazzBaltica, and the 17th Tanjazz Festival in Morocco.

Before Fame

After studying jazz trombone at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya, she went on to join the Sant Andrew Jazz Band. She released her debut album when she was only 15 years old.

Trivia

In the year 2021, her album "Como la Piel" was named the Best Latin Album of the Year by NPR Music. Shortly thereafter, she was also awarded the Alícia Prize for Emerging Talent by the Acadèmia Catalana de la Música.

Family Life

She is the daughter of renowned classical guitarist Elisabeth Roma. She has two brothers named Eudald and Pere who, like their father, are skilled trumpeters. She and her husband, Spanish artist Pol Batlle, welcomed their first child together, a daughter, in December 2021. She gave birth to their second daughter in May 2024.

Associated With

While involved with the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, she performed alongside prestigious jazz singer Andrea Motis.