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Alejandro Florez
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About his group Tibagui:
Tibagui Trio, a group developed in New York by guitarist and composer Alejandro Flórez, started out as a project to perform the subtle, expressive music written for the Colombian guitar trio. The ensemble of bandola (relative of the mandolin), tiple (resembling the Cuban tres) and guitar has been for many generations the standard of the music in the Andes of Colombia. Bambuco, guabina, pasillo, danza and marcha are some of the danceable grooves played in the country’s mountainous regions. The music of Tibagui is directly related to this rich legacy made up of Indigenous, African and European elements.
Tibagui is now redefining its musical heritage. In its expanded version, the group features the three guitars alongside the sophisticated sounds of clarinet, flute, double bass and percussion. The group performs an all-original repertoire made up of refined compositions, most of which include improvisation as a fundamental element. The band members, well- versed in jazz and different Latin American genres, bring together their experiences to tell an exciting story of tradition and innovation.
Tibagui's Retrato will be available shortly on CD Baby. In the mean time, you can sample audio from the album at www.alejandroflorez.com or by clicking on the CD image at the top of the profile.
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Alejandro Florez & Tibagui: Malandanza
by Lawrence Peryer
Alejandro Florez's Tibagui exists to explore and expand upon the Andean music of the guitarist's native Colombia. Neither cumbia nor chichi, Florez's quartet use traditional folk melodies as starting points for very modern, sophisticated and engaging improvisations. The musical tradition Tibagui springs from is primarily string-based, typically a trio including the Latin bandola and tiple, as well as guitar. Here, Florez has expanded the instrumentation to include wind instruments and percussion, each of which has long had ...
read moreTake Five With Alejandro Florez
by AAJ Staff
Meet Alejandro Florez:Guitarist Alejandro Florez earned a Master's degree in Jazz Performance and Composition from the University of North Texas before moving to NYC. He now performs in various jazz and Colombian bands, and works as a composer/arranger, session player and educator. Alejandro's current projects include Tibagui," which performs his original music; the Alejandro Florez Trio, with which he performs original jazz; the free improvisation trios Apama" and Torus," and the quartet Trichrome Roach"; and the Gallo/Florez Duo, ...
read moreMusic of the Americas: Live at Americas Society
by Ernest Barteldes
Guitar in the Americas Americas Society New York, NY July 7, 2009
The Mannes Guitar Summit kicked off in early July with a presentation of artists of diverse backgrounds and formations, ranging from classical music to tango, with some folk in between at the Upper East Side's Americas Society. The concert was also the beginning of the Mannes College's summer program.
The showcase started with Duo Cantabile, formed by the married couple ...
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Guitar
Credentials/Background
I teach students of all ages and levels. Rates and hours per request (very reasonable!).
About me: I have been a guitar and bass teacher for more than 8 years, and I've had the great opportunity of teaching students of all backgrounds, ages and levels of expertise. I recognize that each person is different, has a particular taste, and, most importantly, has a way of learning that is unique and must be addressed individually. As a teacher I am very encouraging. I challenge my students' talents and skills and offer them the highest quality instruction catered to their musical preferences.Photos
Music
Algo Mas Melodico (Something More Melodic)
From: MalandanzaBy Alejandro Florez
El Retrato (The Portrait)
From: RetratoBy Alejandro Florez