Jazz News Alex Bellegarde Latin Quintet, National Jazz Awards … Bellegarde did a magnificent number to close out the festivities with grand style. » Paul J. Youngman, Toronto
A much sought-after Latin bassist when stars from out of town need the right sound, Alex Bellegarde has played with legendary artists from the US, Puerto Rico and Cuba : Candido Camero, Willy Torres, Viti Ruiz, Maelo Ruiz, Tony Vega, Edwin Bonilla, Pedro Arroyo, Ray Sepulveda, Eddie Torres, Yahaira Plasenci, Oscar Quezada, Nino Segarra, El Ferny de la Salsa, Willy Gonzales, Chiquitin, Caridad Cruz, Brenda Naverette
Alex Bellegarde heads his Latin Jazz Quintet, Quartet,Trio and the Cuban band Ilédì . He also plays with many Cuban, Mexican and Columbian artists from the Canadian latin scene. ... Miguel de Armas, Neville Jr Y Orquestra Ritmo Caribeño, Los Amormales, Gabriel Palachi, Grupo Asere, Jesus Cantero & los Criollos All Stars, Yousy Barbara Ruiz, Joe Armando, Roberto Lopez, Macuyé de Cuba, Pedrito A Gonzales, Alejandro ‘El Nino’ Perez, The Montreal Cuban All Stars, Convoy Cubano, Québa… to name a few.
Alex Bellegarde Latin Jazz
With original compositions, free improvisations, and savvy grooves, bassist Alex Bellegarde fuses contemporary jazz with Afro‐Cuban music. His repertoire also includes innovative arrangements of traditional themes drawn from the very heart of Cuba. His exciting repertoire also includes innovative arrangements of traditional themes drawn from the very heart of Cuba. His Latin Jazz Quartet comprises top Cuban musicians Domier Gonzalez Gonzalez, Nestor Rodriguez Vilardell, Willy Javier Soto Barreto and guests. Featured at many hotspot venues around Montreal and beyond, you can be sure to catch up with them at Montreal's Dièse Onze Jazz Club… » Mondays @ 19h30 and with Ilédì Domier Gonzalez Gonzalez, Nestor Rodriguez Vilardell, Willy Javier Soto Barreto, vocalists Yaima Caballero and Claudia Munoz with guest singer Adan de Dios Café de la Ligne Verte… » Thursdays 20h30
This guy's got big ears, a fantastic sense of groove and time, and he's a helluva human being. Playing with him is an absolute joy. Highly recommended. Ali Brownman CEO, Browntasauras Records & Brownman Music Inc.,
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Alex's association with legendary Cuban singer/percussionist Chiquitin (Alfredo Morales), featured guest artist on his album One Fine Saturday, VV Records, sparked a passion for Cuban music and Latin rhythms.
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Chiquitin, who began his career more than 50 years back. When we first met we communicated via music as neither of us spoke the other's language and it was during his visit to Montreal in 2002 he introduced me to his world of traditional Cuban music.
Connecting and playing with many Montreal-based Cubans has deepened my appreciation of Cuban 'Son', with its often very complex rhythms and the warmth and spontaneity of the musicians.
