Alex Ayala and 2nd Language
Bilingual Jazz Dialogue
Bassist Alex 'Apolo' Ayala leads '2nd Language,' a project that masterfully bridges Afro-Puerto Rican folk rhythms with the sophisticated vocabulary of modern bebop and swing.
About
Alex 'Apolo' Ayala is a New York-based bassist from San Juan. A graduate of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, he debuted as a leader with the acclaimed 2022 album 'Bámbula.' His project '2nd Language' celebrates the fusion of his Afro-Puerto Rican roots with modern bebop and swing.
Music Style
Ayala's sound integrates complex Afro-Caribbean patterns with fluid bebop improvisation. His approach features the bass as a melodic storyteller, blending traditional percussion motifs with sophisticated harmonic structures.
Background
- Hometown
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Education
- Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico
- Instruments
- bass
- Active
- 2000s-present
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