Artist description Alvaro's Brazilian Jazz is dedicated to performing a unique style of music that combines the finest elements of Jazz & Brazilian influences. A romantic blend of sounds that give it a world music appeal. Using a simplicity of approach this band will make you sigh as it settles nicely into Ballads, Bossanovas & Sambas. Brazilian Jazz has gained great popularity in recent years, mostly in Europe and Asia. Like my great friend Phil says "People who dig jazz will dig this, People who don't dig jazz will dig this."

Music Style Bossa Nova, Brazilian Jazz, Easy Listening

Musical Influences A.C.Jobim, Dori Caymmi, Caetano Veloso, Michael Franks, Dean Martin, Ivan Lins, Maria Bethania, Laura Fygi, Fiona Apple

Similar Artists Antonio Carlos Jobim, Michael Franks, Joao Gilberto, Joao Bosco, Brazil 66, Dori Caymmi, Nat Cole

Artist History I have been getting payed for playing since 1988. The band has changed members for years. In Edmond we have the University of Central Oklahoma, with the Best Music School north of the Rio Grande. I got my Masters in Business there :)I am always pooling the "cream of the crop" of young, great musicians that come from that school.

Group Members Alvaro "Ted" Malave-Guitar & Vocals,Phil Mitchell-Upright Bass,Brian Gorrell-Sax & Sound Recording,Dave Bowen-DrumsMany other artists have collaborated on these projects and are listed with each song.

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Horns, Percussion, Drums,

Albums Simplicity of Approach

Press Reviews Listen.com review A light bed of Brazilian percussion lays the groundwork for silky syncopated guitars, melodic sax solos and breathy vocals, all of which would make Antonio Carlos Jobim proud. Jesse T. On the CD "Simplicity of Approach" Alvaro (a.k.a. Ted) Malave indicated that Cathy Keating and I have at least one thing in common. We both have an affinity for his song, "Oklahoma's Fall" (autumn). Mrs. Keating heard Malave's ode to our home state at a recent shindig and told him she loved it. It's the tenth track on his "Simplicity of Approach" (mp3.com, 2001) CD that has lots to adore. Soft-spoken Malave (guitar) brought together a clever assortment of talent for the project. Phil Mitchell (bass), Brian Gorrell (horns), Brent Hawkins (percussion), Chris Hicks (horns), Armando Rivera (drums) and Jeff Johnson (bass) make appearances. For good reason, this album has spent months as the numero uno title on MP3's Bossa Nova charts. Singing in Portuguese ("Girl from Ipanema"), Spanish ("Sabor a Mi") and English, Alvaro has a tenderness that's remarkable. Equally gentle is his guitar that floats from tune to tune like a feather riding a cool breeze. It's the most pacific music I've heard in years. Even the Brazilian whistles are subdued. Malave's jazz is soft, but not lacking for intensity. It's understated, but also sexy as hell. It's been bedroom-tested and no one fell asleep. Me and Cathy's Oklahoma song: "It's where the stars can all be seen/ It's the homeland most adoring/ It's the heartland most deserving..." Based in Edmond, Malave plays a regular 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday gig at Laredo's Mexican Restaurant on 63rd in OKC. "Simplicity of Approach" is available via www.fungodesigns.com/ted. Doug Hill, Pop Magazine, Norman Oklahoma. ŠThe Norman Transcript 2001 Other reviews in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma Gazette, Edmond Evening Sun

Additional Info Home Page www.fungodesigns.com/ted

Location Edmond, Oklahoma - USA

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