Ricardo Alvarez is a Chilean saxophonist and composer. He lived in the UK in York, between 2010-18. While here he presented his first album “Huay Not” at Seven Arts in 2018. Here are some of the recordings:
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Alvorada – Brazilian traditional instrumental quintet
Alvorada are the UK’s leading performers of choro, a rich and uplifting style of instrumental music from Rio de Janeiro. Alvorada explore influences from all over Brazil, playing choros with the irresistible swing of samba and maxixe from the South to baião from the Northeast, all with an immediacy and vibrancy that delights audiences everywhere.
Alvorada’s debut album First Light contains choro classics and original works, revisiting the genre with influences from the UK.
Zimmermann/Lienhard and Herbie Hopkins – live
A night of intense improvised music from Swiss Duo Zimmerman/Lienhard and Leeds’ own Herbie Hopkins.
Zimmerman/Lienhard
Snazzback album launch + Asher Freeman
... an alt-jazz showcase : Bristol x Leeds
Snazzback 'Within & Without' UK Tour... hybrid jazz and bass music straight out of Bristol.
Ancient Infinity Orchestra
After they launched their debut album "River Of Light" in autumn 2023 for Gondwana Records, Leeds spiritual jazz ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra have been on an incredible journey these last twelve months, from local jazz scene heroes to international artists. At the end of 2023, they recorded a session for Jamie Cullum's BBC Radio 2 jazz show (live at the famous Maida Vale studios), were named by Gilles Peterson as one of his "tips for 2024" and their debut album popped up on many "Best Albums Of 2023" lists worldwide.
NTBM (Not To Be Missed) + Nathaniel Taberner Quartet
London x Leeds jazz fusion showcase.
The first DJ Lubi jazz show of autumn at Hyde Park Book Club features the Leeds debut for some young rising stars on the London jazz scene.
Not To Be Missed (NTBM) is an electric jazz fusion band formed and led by guitarist Tjoe Man Cheung and features some top London musicians including trumpeter Grifton Forbes Amos (TC & The Groove Family/Steamdown/Blue Lab Beats).
HAR Lates return to Howard Assembly Room
Whether your preference is for salsa dancing or sleepovers, the Howard Assembly Room is the place to be this summer as the central Leeds music venue prepares for two very different HAR Lates.
Ryosuke Kiyasu
Ryosuke Kiyasu will be coming to Leeds for a special intimate show in The Northern Market’s cinema room, with support from Durds and Champagne, and Banned In Chechnya.
Ryosuke Kiyasu has been active as a snare drum soloist since 2003, and is also known as the drummer for SETE STAR SEPT, Kiyasu Orchestra, and Keiji Haino's band Fushitsusha. He is also known as a founding member of The Endless Blockade in Canada.
Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas + Zagotinho Do Acordeon - a Brazilian Beats Leeds party at Headrow House
Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas have established themselves as the leading Brazilian music band in the north of England in the 2 years since their formation in Leeds.
In 2024, they played sold out shows at Band On The Wall Manchester, Peggy's Skylight Nottingham and Brudenell Leeds, all Brazil Carnival 2024 parties. At the end of May, the band closed the Leeds Jazz Festival/Welcome To Leeds open air stage on the Saturday with the biggest crowd attendance ever for this stage since the festival launched.