Alvorada at The Harrison

Presented by: The Harrison

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0	LONDON: The Harrison
P	Saturday 1st February, 2020
N	7:30pm

Event information

Alvorada are the UK’s leading performers of choro, a rich and uplifting style of instrumental music from Brazil. 2019 featured several sold out performances (Paris International Choro Festival, Pizza Express Live, London Jazz Festival) and more packed shows across the UK, so don't miss this chance to catch them up close at the basement bar at The Harrison. Featuring music from their acclaimed debut album, 'First Light' alongside new tunes and arrangements, exploring the world of choro and beyond.

"Inventive harmonies and unpredictable melodic twists"
★★★★★
Songlines

Latin UK Awards
Best Brazilian Act 2019

"A distinctive and contemporary edge"
Jazz FM

"One of the most exciting new bands in London"
Resonance FM

Choro emerged in the late 19th century as a mixture of European harmony with African rhythms, and can be considered the jazz of Brazil. Alvorada explore influences from all over Brazil, playing choros with the irresistible swing of samba from the south and baião from the northeast. As well as playing classics from the choro genre, Alvorada play original works, revisiting the genre with influences from the UK.

Rachel Hayter - flute
Andrew Woolf - clarinet
Luiz Morais - 7 string guitar
Jeremy Shaverin - cavaquinho
Alua Nascimento - pandeiro