Thu 09 Nov 2023, 20:00 – Alex Hamburguer Quartet, a mix of jazz & Brazilian music

Description

Line up

Alex Hamburger: Flute & Voice
José Luiz Martins: Piano
Pedro Ivo: Bass
Wagner Vasconcelos: Drums

Alex Hamburger and José Luiz Martins, currently residing in the United States, stop in Amsterdam along their captivating European tour joining forces with Amsterdam-based musicians Pedro Ivo and Wagner Vasconcelos.

The group will present a mesmerizing fusion of Brazilian music, original compositions, and improvisation.
Brace yourself for a unique and exhilarating musical voyage transcending the boundaries of time and space.

Bio
Alex Hamburger is a flutist, vocalist, and composer hailing from the vibrant music scene of Washington, DC. Raised in a family of accomplished artists, her passion for music ignited at a young age. After some time in New York and studying in prestigious institutions in New York and Switzerland, Alex has returned to DC with a renewed sense of purpose.
Alex’s highly anticipated sophomore album, “What If?” (Unit Records, June 29th, 2023), delves into perception, transition, and the boundaries of human experience.
With a quintet comprising talented musicians, (José Luiz Martins, Tyrone Allen II, Chase Elodia and Patrick Graney) the album fuses electric and acoustic sounds for an immersive narrative. Support from Chamber Music America via their Performance Plus program where the band was mentored by Ingrid Jensen and the Pathways to Jazz Grant made this recording possible.

Her debut album, “And She Spoke” (November 2021), explores the diverse concept of the female voice through original compositions based on poetry by female poets and personalized arrangements of compositions by female composers. The album received critical acclaim and features renowned bassist Doug Weiss. The release tour of 6 cities was supported by the South Arts Jazz Road touring grant.
Alex was also a member of the esteemed Focusyear band at JazzCampus in Basel Switzerland in 2018/19. Studying and performing alongside renowned artists, the international ensemble
released an album of original music, “Open Paths” and embarked on a successful European tour.
Alex’s journeys abroad have ignited the flame for her to continue captivating audiences worldwide with her internationally acclaimed performances. In January 2022, her quartet embarked on a South American tour, captivating audiences at the Jazz a la Calle Festival in
Mercedes, Uruguay, and at Jazz B in São Paulo, Brazil.

Looking ahead, in the fall of 2023, Alex is set to return to Europe for an exciting tour and residency with her duo alongside José Luiz
Martins, as well as a series of album release shows with her full band.
While captivating audiences worldwide, Alex remains deeply connected to the DC music community. She was a member of the 2022 Strathmore Artist in Residence class and a 2022 Wammie awards nominee. Alex actively contributes to her hometown’s musical landscape and
co-organized the successful “My Body, My Festival”; a fundraiser for the DC Abortion Fund.
Driven by a belief in the transformative power of music, Alex utilizes her talent to make a positive impact. She teaches at Paul Carr’s Jazz Academy of Washington, inspiring the next generation of musicians, and assists in the production of the Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival. Alex’s
unwavering commitment to her craft and her desire to create resonating music reflect her dedication to both the stage and the community.