Irene Aranda

Irene Aranda is a Spanish pianist, composer and vocalist born in Jaén, Andalusia, and based in Berlin. Classically trained and self-taught in jazz and free improvisation, she explores the piano as a field of resonance, incorporating preparations, objects and extended techniques into her performances.

Her collaborations include Agustí Fernández, Don Malfon, Ami Yamasaki, Núria Andorrà, Johannes Nästesjö, Ernesto Rodrigues and many others. In addition to her solo work and improvising ensembles, Aranda leads The Dark Deniers, bringing together conducted improvisation, poetry and experimental sound. She appears on the Creative Sources release Nunatak (CS905).