Award-winning choro ensemble Alvorada (UK)

Award-winning choro ensemble Alvorada from London, UK will be bringing their celebrated sound to Amsterdam for the very first time with a show at the Teatro Munganga! Alvorada play Brazilian instrumental music inspired by the choro tradition. From original compositions to classics of the genre, Alvorada's shows are filled with lively and expressive melodies combined with infectious grooves and playful interaction. Alvorada unites top musicians from London, Brazil and Uruguay, whose diverse backgrounds - including jazz, classical and Brazilian music - lend the group a unique edge. Alvorada have performed at festivals and venues across the UK and beyond, with sell-out shows at the London Jazz Festival, Shambala Festival, Pizza Express Jazz Live and Paris International Choro Festival. Their debut album First Light, released in 2019, was received with much critical acclaim (5* Songlines magazine), leading to BBC Radio 3 and JazzFM appearances. Alvorada also won the LUKAS and Focus Brasil awards for 'Best Brazilian Band'. Their latest album Faz Tempo, released in October 2024 with ARC Music, is a bold and rich work with intricate arrangements of original compositions, featuring the piano of Roee Ben Sira and Vitor Gonçalves on accordion. The album includes Brazilian rhythms such as choro, xote, samba, bossa nova and baião, with jazz and improvisation peppering their sound. Rachel Hayter – flute
Andrew Woolf – clarinet
Jeremy Shaverin – cavaquinho
Luiz Morais – 7-string guitar
Andres Ticino – percussion "A fresh, innovative album" -★★★★★ Songlines "An irresistible feel-good collection guaranteed to lift the spirits... positively contagious" - ★★★★ RnR magazine "Music that won't let you stay still" - Hannah French (BBC Radio 3) "Alvorada play with great authenticity, groove and brilliance" Mauricio Carrilho Website: https://www.alvoradamusic.com/
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