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hugo alves taksi trio
Synopsis:
After the release of his first solo CD, “Estranha Natureza” (Strange Nature), considered the “Best Portuguese Jazz CD of 2003”, Hugo Alves releases his second album “Taksi Trio” in 2005. The album was attributed the High Sponsorship of “Faro-National Capital of Culture 2005”, and was considered as “One of Best Five Portuguese Jazz CD's of 2005”. On stage Hugo Alves is joined by musicians Rodrigo Monteiro (POR) on double base, and Jorge Moniz (POR) on drums. The project composed of original compositions, moves within the more contemporary and free context while showing its hard-bop identity. It is a real experience between the three musicians that seem to allow themselves to evolve and simultaneously be involved within the original music written by Hugo Alves. “Taksi Trio” had over twenty concerts in 2006 all over their native country (Portugal) as well as during renown festivals such as Lagos Jazz and Tass Jazz, their concerts were also part of the celebrations for “Faro - National Capital of Culture 2005”.
The press about Hugo Alves Taksi Trio:
“The second CD of original compositions... confirms what the predecessor had brought forward: a musician sure of himself with extremely fine taste.” RUI BRANCO in JORNAL DE NOTÍCIAS, “Pré-Escuta” 12/03/2005 (Portuguese National Newspaper)
“…Highly Recommended…” (About the CD) Anabela Mota Ribeiro on the TV program “Magazine”, Channel RTP2 on 28/02/2005
“The expectations were high, but once again Hugo Alves gave proof of the excellence of his compositions and sound. This CD encloses Jazz free of cataloguing and sterile labels. A breath of fresh air. Do not let it out of your sight." António Branco in BLOG IMPROVISOS AO SUL, http://improvisosaosul.weblog.com.pt/ , 21/03/2005
Audio Samples (mp3): Elefante Azul | Pedras de Sal | Simple 3 Sounds
Noteworthy appearances (2006-2007): Festival In Jazz, Lagos Jazz, Festival Tass Jazz.
Musicians: Hugo Alves (trumpet, flugelhorn, composition); Jorge Moniz (drums), Rodrigo Monteiro (doublebass);
Concert And Tecnical Staff: 3 musicians, 1 sound techician.
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