AFRO LATIN VINTAGE ORCHESTRA

A.L.V.O. were founded in 2007 and have a core band of 8 members: Masta Conga (perc), Benjamin Peyrot de Gachons (keys), Elvis Martinez Smith, (gtr), Philipe Vernier (sax), Jb Feyt (tpt) , Victor dos santos ( sax ) , Max Hartock ( drum ) and David Battestini Quadri (double bass). Masta Conga  describes it as “a space of creation all around of various revolving musicians according to projects” At times there are musical moments reminiscent of the 60s or 70s latin jazz and jazz fusion scenes; at others of 80s and 90s experimentation - but always its own vibe. Elements of Cuban big band swing and charanga orchestras meld with ghetto funk; spacey urban dub leads into an afro-antillean requiem and there are suggestions of orishas and hidden ceremonies in the title track.    New jazz bands often tend to fall back on a groove of the moment, often with read more...