Hi! I'm a bassist, singer, composer and arranger born in Quito, Ecuador and currently living between Boston, MA USA and Quito, Ecuador. My music varies depending on the project I am working in. Here are my personal projects; MANGO BLUE is an ensemble performing my original compositions and arrangements, mixing many different styles - like a big musical salad bringing together some of the musical styles I love most - including Funk, Jazz, R&B, Afro-Cuban Folklore, Caribbean Roots, Salsa, Songo, Merengue, Cha-Cha and many more. EQUATORIAL is a body of work of original compositions and arrangements based on and inspired by traditional music from Ecuador. While I worked hard in maintaining the essence of the traditional styles, I also added elements from Jazz, Tango, Rock and Classical music. This project brings me full-circle back to my Ecuadorian roots after a long musical and life journey and I consider it to be a tribute to the place where I was born. Here are a couple of links you might want to check out: ALL my music: wwwAlexAlvearAndMangoBlue.bandcamp.com MANGO BLUE www.alexalvearandmangoblue.com www.sonicbids.com/AlexAlvearAndMangoBlue www.microfundo.mymondomix.com/alexalvear/mangoblue EQUATORIAL http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.press_release/project_id/340.cfm www.sonicbids.com/alexalvear In addition to my own music, I have the pleasure and privilege of playing with some of the finest Latin musicians in the region. Here are a couple of links you should definitely check out: www.gonzalograu.com www.myspace.com/nawiecuador www.losthree.com www.juanchoherrera.com www.barbaramartinez.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=863200712&ref=ts Ecuadorian-born bassist, singer, composer & arranger Alex Alvear is an established artist and the leader and director of Alex Alvear & Mango Blue, as well as Equatorial among other great projects.