Álvaro López

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Name = Álvaro López


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Spain
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Instrument = Drums, programming
Genre = Trip hop, jazz, Latin jazz
Occupation = Drummer
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Associated_acts = Second Person
URL = [http://www.secondperson.net www.secondperson.net]
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Álvaro López (born 1979) is the drummer from British post trip hop band Second Person. His most well-known project to date has been as drummer/programmer on Second Person's 2004 debut release "Chromatography" and is currently recording their follow up LP The Elements with band-mates Julia Johnson and Mark Maclaine.

The Madrid-born drummer/songwriter is also known for his work with The Feeling in their early days has produced and played on various electro tracks with a number of Spanish DJ's including Karim Haas and Cristian Varela. He is the founder of the musical collectives: Batusamba Collective and the Sol Chango trio and continues to be active member of the London Jazz scene.

History

Starting in the school choir at the age of 6, he moved on to study classical guitar and percussion. After moving to London and four years studying Music Performance and Technology he travelled to Cuba in Summer of 2003 to study Afro-Cuban Rhythm. Once there, he studied under Betun (Luis Valiente Marin) the well known and hugely respected percussionist for Cachao López (Buena Vista Social Club).

López has played in a number of bands with a wide range of styles including funk, rock, blues, jazz, Latin and hip hop. His skill and diversity as a drummer meant he became well known in London and was soon recruited by Second Person in mid 2004.

Trivia

* His large number of Jazz credits include having the opportunity to play with Wynton Marsalis' band the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra on one occasion at The Barbican.
* He remains committed to the London Jazz scene and can be seen throughout the city playing at various shows and jam sessions most nights of the week.

Credits/Releases

* "Chromatography" - Second Person : drummer/programmer (2004: Album)
* "Sol Chango" - Sol Chango Trio: drummer/co-producer (2006: CD)
* "Live at the Bedford" - Second Person : drummer (2006: DVD)
* "The Elements" - Second Person : drummer/programmer (2007: Album)

References

* Second Person in "The Independent" (23rd Oct 2002: pg 12)
* BBC Radio 2 Interview (The Weekender with Matthew Wright - 3rd Nov 2005)
* "Future Music Magazine" interview (Nov 2005)

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