When was the last time you attended a Jazz show that made you feel like gettin’ off your seat to get up and dance jitterbug like it’s 1944? Why is it that most jazz musicians rather read music sheets on stage than learn their parts and perform like rockstars? How often do those egocentric jokes between songs actually make you laugh? And why do jazz cats have the worst taste in fashion these days?! Bernat Font is not the case. Aside from being the best piano player in Catalunya, Spain, he is as hip as it gets. His trio has the attitude and speed of a punk band, the precision of a classical orchestra and the sense of humor of Louie CK. Bernat wears ironic hats and colored bostonian shoes. His boogie style includes traditional swing, heavy blues, new orleans snare rolls, motown beats and original ballads inspired in Art Tatum (his favorite piano player). The trio released their new album “Out for a While” at Jamboree Jazz Club (Barcelona, Spain) a few days ago; we had the chance to attend the CD release party and talk with them about Wine, Tapas and Jazz. BFT are all about taking their fans back to the roots of jazz even though the three of them are into avant garde and hard bop. Font’s rhythm section swings hard, unlike many other spanish jazz bands that sound a little bit too flamenco (which is awesome, but different), drummer Martí Elias and bass player Ivan Kovac(evic' understand the language and play for the music. Bernat has been reviewed by many critics around the globe and his name will be everywhere soon, actually, it already is. ~Review by Victor De la Garza