Alexis Baro is a 2005, 2006 and 2007 nominee for Best Trumpet Player at the National Jazz Awards , co-winner of a Juno award and recipient of a Gemini Award for a live television performance with the band Kollage.
He has performed with Paquito D’Riviera, David Foster, Andreas Bocelli, John Secada, The Temptations, Hilario Duran, NOJO, CaneFire, Alex Cuba, Son Ache, David Rudder, Kollage, Cassava, Ruben Vazquez, The Puentes Brothers and many more.
“From The Other Side” is the title of his soon to be released CD. It’s an aural exploration that takes the listener on a journey that starts in Africa with the hypnotic spiritual rhythms of the batá drum who’s origin dates back some 500 years ago from the land of Yorùbá in Nigeria. Their messages of inspiration come alive in Baro’s new modern Cuban-style Latin jazz compositions.
The title “From The Other Side”, refers to his Cuban musical roots and his most recent influences since living in Canada. Performing and recording in a variety of styles he has gained an affection for the North American “groove”. The sounds of Blues, Soul, R&B, and Funk are paid tribute on his latest offering with some new original funk-jazz creations.
Alexis Baro
The Alexis Baro Sextet Western Tour Dates
Vernon Jazz Society – Friday, March 28th , 8:00
Edmonton Jazz Society/ The Yardbird Suite - Saturday, March 29th, 9:00 p.m.
The Minstrel Café and Bar in Kelowna – Thursday, April 3rd, 8:00 p.m.
The Loft in Kamloops – Friday, April, 4th, 8:00 p.m.
The Ashcroft Opera House in Ashcroft – Saturday, April 5th, 8:00 p.m.
The Cellar in Vancouver – Sunday, April 6th, 8:00 p.m.
The BeatNiq in Calgary - Friday, April 11th, 8:00 p.m.
The Esplanade Studio Theatre in Medicine Hat - Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 p.m.