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Alex Wilson: Alex Wilson took a fateful decision in 1993 and his passion for music and jazz into a professional career and by 1996 he had become one of the most in-demand keyboard players on both the London jazz and Latin music scenes. His debut solo Album, Afro-Saxon, was released in 1997. By 2000 he was called to play in Courtney Pine?s band this collaboration lasted for a year after which Alex wanted to focus on his own projects and establishing his own band. He also began recording the album that was to become R&B Latino. In 2001 Alex picked up the BBC Rising Star Jazz Award.
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Omar Rios Melendez And Alex Wilson: The Art of Deep Connection
by Neil Duggan
The Art of Deep Connection is an aptly-titled duo album from Omar Rios Melendez and Alex Wilson. Their seamless blend of jazz, flamenco and Latino music sparkles with close affinity and combined virtuosity. Additionally, the album's concept emphasizes the importance of genuine, physical human connection in an age increasingly dominated by virtual interactions. The opening track, “La Mora Limpia," often considered one of Latin America's anthems, features Ríos Meléndez's guitar and Wilson's piano played with such rhythmic intensity ...
Continue ReadingSamuel Blaser: Routes
by Chris May
The Jamaican trombonist Don Drummond (1934-1969), the inspiration for Routes, was in certain respects a mid-twentieth Jamaican parallel of the New Orleans cornetist Buddy Bolden (1877-1931). Bolden pioneered jazz in the US, Drummond in Jamaica. Both achieved mythic proportions during their lifetimes and both their legends endure. Both, tragically, spent their final years in what were then called insane asylums. One difference between the two musicians is that, while no recording of Bolden has survived, if indeed ...
Continue ReadingAlex Wilson Trio: Alex Wilson Trio
by Bruce Lindsay
Combining live and studio recordings, original and classic tunes, up-tempo grooves and reflective ballads, the Alex Wilson Trio is a punchy, energetic, album. This is the ninth album from Wilson, but it's his first with a piano trio lineup. Wilson has released all of these albums on his own label, fitting in other projects such as his role as musical director for Rodrigo y Gabriela and his work with guitarist Ernest Ranglin between releases.A quick scan of Wilson's ...
Continue ReadingAlex Wilson Boldly Goes Where No Salsero Has Gone Before
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All About Jazz
The UK's top latin piano man Alex Wilson and Aswad's legendary drummer Kenrick Rowe join forces.
Their sizzling six piece collaboration Uplifting Roots at Soho's Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, London, W1D 3RW from Wednesday 1 - Saturday 4 July.
Expect an inspired tropical fusion of flavas, bursting with Latin fireworks, vivid, soul splitting gospel vocals and heavy duty Jamaican reggae. This is Alex Wilson's music at its most intimate, a chance to let the music get into ...
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Alex Wilson to Launch New Album Live in Leeds
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Helen Maleed
British salsa bandleader and pianist Alex Wilson will launch his new album Salsa Con Soul with a one-off show at Leeds University Union on 12 October. The album, recorded with a 12-piece band and guest vocalists Aquilla Fearon and Naomi Phillips, tips the hat to Stevie Wonder, the music of Cuba and Wilson's jazz background. The live show will feature highlights from the new recording, along with the best of Wilson's back catalogue. The Leeds showcase is followed by performances ...
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