peruvian jazz
9:30 – 12am
$8 donation
JORGE PEREZ PRESENTS
AVANTRIO
Sofia Kousovitis - Vocals.
Jorge Roeder - Bass
Jorge Perez - Drums, Cajon.
“A new proposal, Three South American musicians exploring their music background. From Lima, Peru and Buenos Aires, Argentina throughout the streets of Jazz; searching… to express their identity”
Jorge Perez:
Born in Lima Peru, moved to Boston in 1994 to attend the Berklee College of Music. He has performed and recorded with Grammy nominee Eva Ayllon and singers Tania Libertad and Fabiola De La Cuba. Saxophonist Eli Degibri (Herbie Hancock), pianist Leo Blanco. Albert Sanz, Javier Vercher, Jason Palmer among others. Also Jorge actively performs with “Surca” (Daniel Blake, Gabriel Guerrero, Jorge Roeder).
Sofia Koutsovitis: Voice
Argentine Vocalist Sofia Koutsovitis is an active performer and educator in the Boston area. She currently leads her own quintet performing her original compositions and arrangements that uniquely blend South American rhythms with elements of jazz and contemporary music.
After her professional singing debut at age 9 in the Teatro Colon Children’s Choir, Sofia later became a member of the internationally renowned National Youth Choir of Argentina, taking part of seven tours to South America, Europe and the USA. She has performed in the most distinguished halls of Buenos Aires, such as the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires Cathedral, the Gran Rex Theater and the Recoleta Cultural Center. In 2001 she moved to Boston to pursue a Master’s Degree in the Jazz Program at the New England Conservatory where she studied with jazz masters Danilo Perez, Dominique Eade, Steve Lacy, Charlie Banacos and Bob Moses.
Sofia has sang in venues throughout the northeast of the USA, including Jordan Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Ryles and the Zeitgeist Gallery. In addition, she performed at the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and she recently completed a series of performances in Puerto Rico.
Jorge Roeder: Acoustic Bass
Born in Lima in 1980, began studying the cello and the electric bass at age 14; two years later was invited on scholarship to study at the Rimsky Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia. After taking the double bass, Jorge became assistant principal bassist of the Lima Philharmonic and Opera orchestras for he 2001 and 2002 seasons. From 1999, he became part of the “New Music Youth Orchestra,” which is dedicated to the development of jazz in Peru. With them, Jorge toured throughout the eastern U.S. and performed at the IAJE (International Association of Jazz Educators) annual conference in New York City. In 2002, Jorge was invited by Ken Schaphorst and the New England Conservatory Jazz studies department to pursue his studies in Boston on scholarship. During his stay at NEC, he has studied with Cecil McBee, John Lockwood, Danilo Perez, Oscar Stagnaro, Jerry Bergonzi and Dominique Eade. He has recently performed with jazz greats such as Roy Haynes, Bob Brookmeyer, Steve Lacy, Alex Acuna, Harvey Mason, Bob Moses, George Russell, Maria Scheneider, Gunther Schuller, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous and Kenny Wheeler.
Jorge Perez-Albela: Cajon
Born in Lima Peru, began playing drums by age 16; studying with his uncle “Pocho” Purizaga. When he was 17 he was already performing professionally with the main Rock groups of the scene and by 18 he was touring throughout South America. In 1994, he moved to Boston to attend the Berklee College of Music on scholarship; where he received “The Most Active Performer Award.” He has studied with Danilo Perez, Alex Acuna, Pat Metheny, Bob Moses, Oscar Stagnaro, Hal Crook, Jamey Haddad, George Garzone, Kenwood Dennard, Lenny Nelson. Juan Medrano Cotito (Cajon Master, Susana Baca). Gigio Parodi (Peruvian percussion master). In 1997 Attended the IASJ meeting in Siena, Italy, where he studied with David Liebman. Jorge has lived in Spain, including Seville, where he did studies and research in Flamenco music.
He has performed and recorded with Grammy nominees Eva Ayllon and Gian Marco. Also with singers Tania Libertad and Fabiola De La Cuba. Saxophonist Eli Degibri (Herbie Hancock, Al Foster), pianist Leo Blanco (CD “Roots and Effect”); bassist Oscar Stagnaro, pianist Albert Sanz, The Rusty Scott Quartet, saxophonist Javier Vercher, guitarists “Romero” (CD Live at Trinity Church, New York. Meg music). trumpeters Jason Palmer and Peter Kenagy (recorded the CD with “Fresh Sound” Label), and with the band Surca. Has toured Europe and played at prestigious venues such as “The Jamboree” in Barcelona, “El Cafe Central” in Madrid, “Bebop” in San Sebastian, “Hot Club” in Lisbon, Portugal. In New York City, has performed at “Nells” and “Kenny’s Castaways”. Also has performed with his trio at the 2002 International Jazz Festival in Lima,
Production: Jorge Palbela – jorgepalbela@aol.com