The 'Aula 10' award this year went to Juan Claudio Cifuentes, 'Cifu' to his friends. A well deserved recognition of his tireless work promoting the Spanish jazz sessions in Melilla, he is one of the pillars on which the Melilla festival is founded. Visibly moved, 'Cifu' received the award from the president of Melilla.

The final set of the 10th Melilla Jazz Sessions featured the experienced 'The Bob Sands Big Band' led by New York born but long time Spanish resident, saxophonist and flautist Bob Sands. This great formation is one of the most renowned jazz bands in Spain. Its members are all excellent musicians, professionals in every sense of the word, some of whom had already played the Melilla sessions in previous years as members of other bands. With their top quality, no-nonsense sound they filled the PEC concert hall. The 'Bob Sands Big Band' played a well chosen set which showcased the talented musicians of this great band. The encore 'Love for sale' gave the audience something special to take away with them. In short, a good performance from one of the most solid bands on the Spanish jazz scene, which provided a fitting end to this edition of the Melilla jazz festival.