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Born in La Bisbal de l’Empordà, Genís Bou is a saxophonist, flutist, composer, and arranger specializing in jazz. He began studying the saxophone at the age of thirteen and moved to Barcelona at eighteen to study jazz at the Taller de Músics. He earned a degree in History and Music Sciences from the UAB and a Bachelor in Jazz Saxophone Performance from ESMUC, where he studied under professors such as Xavi Figuerola and Gary Willis and participated in masterclasses with Gerry Bergonzi, Chris Cheek, and Tim Garland. He also completed an exchange program at the Vienna Conservatory with Andy Middleton.
Genís Bou has amassed extensive experience that showcases his versatility. He currently leads The Gramophone Allstars Big Band, where he also works as an arranger. The band has released numerous studio recordings and boasts over fifteen years of live performances. Additionally, he has collaborated with artists such as Bitty McLean, Paquito D’Rivera, and Dee Dee Bridgewater, as well as groups like El Petit de Cal Eril, Els Amics de les Arts, and Green Valley.
In 2012, he served as musical director and arranger for the show Canciones de la verdad oculta, inspired by the stories of Pere Calders, which premiered at L’Auditori. In 2016, he directed the band for the La Marató de TV3 program. More recently, in 2023, he embarked on a three-week international tour with Bitty McLean, opening for UB40.
Genís Bou has performed in major venues and festivals across Spain and has toured internationally in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the United Kingdom, and South Korea.
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