The Edgar Macías Latin Quintet

 

An eclectic combination of music; hard bop, funk, jazz, Latin jazz, Brazilian, salsa and Venezuelan music. 'Latin-based but firmly in modern jazz territory, with any one of the five liable to reel off dazzling solos, it's a truly great band that you'd be daft to miss' - Stratford Jazz

'A five-piece band that combines different jazz styles and rhythms from funk to South American. Edgar is a fantastic Venezuelan pianist and a great exponent of Latin jazz. 'A delight … alternating between percussive rhythm parts and unfettered improvising.' – Ian Mann

 

'Latin-based but firmly in modern jazz territory, with any one of the five liable to reel off dazzling solos, it's a truly great band that you'd be daft to miss' – Stratford Jazz.

Edgar's Latin Jazz Quintet features saxophonist Chris Bowden (UK), bassist Tom Hill (USA), drummer Miles Levin (UK) and percussionist Richard Sealy (Barbados & UK) blends an eclectic combination of music, with styles such as hard bop, funk, jazz, Latin jazz, Brazilian, salsa and Venezuelan music.

 

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Edgar Marcias has established himself in the Midlands (UK) as a sought-after pianist in different musical styles including Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Music & Salsa.

 

Edgar has had the opportunity of accompanying and playing alongside artists of international reputation such as David Murray, Hal Singer (Ex-Duke Ellington Band Tenor Saxophonist), Wynton Marsalis and drum educator Jim Chapin, The Swingle Singers with Don Lusher, Jean Toussaint, Peter King, Alan Barnes, Steve Waterman, Don Weller, Bobby Wellings, Tony Levin, Simon Spillett, and as part of Andy Hamilton's band he has accompanied top tenor sax Scott Hamilton (USA).

 

In Caracas, Venezuela, Edgar played with top Venezuelan Latin Jazz personalities such as saxophonist Víctor Cuíca, Brazilian singer & guitarist Ernesto "Renán" Uquillas, the late vibraphonist, drummer and multi-percussionist Freddie Roldán, and the legendary timbalero & drummer Frank "El Pavo" Hernández, among many others.

 

Line-up

Chris Bowden – alto sax

Edgar Macías – piano & vocals

Tom Hill – bass & vocals

Miles Levin – drums

Richard Sealy – congas & percussion