Ines Velasco

Composer and arranger Ines Velasco brings together a deep grasp of the post-bop jazz and large ensemble traditions with a passion for the culture of her native Mexico. In 2025, she released her debut album, A Flash of Cobalt Blue, bringing together her big band compositions with the poetry of Mexican writer Jorge Esquinca. Born in Guadalajara, México, Velasco started playing drums when she was 12. Initially inspired by rock music, she discovered jazz in her teens. After high school, she attended Berklee College of Music in Boston where she graduated with a dual degree in jaz...