Gorka Benítez

Gorka Benítez is a Basque tenor saxophonist, flutist and composer based in Barcelona. After studies at the Conservatory of Bilbao, he continued his training in New York at the Harbor Performing Arts Center and the Mannes School of Music.

Benítez has toured and recorded internationally as a leader and collaborator, moving between jazz, composition and improvisation. He also teaches jazz saxophone and flute at ESMUC in Barcelona, combining a long performing career with ongoing pedagogical work.