Mon Sep 16
Latin American jazz rock music
Auros Ensamble is an innovative musical and artistic group consisting of prominent musicians and educators from the Chilean music scene. Their expertise spans academic music, Latin American music, and jazz. The group originated from Auros, a saxophone duo formed by Alejandro Rivas and Karem Ruiz, which focused on performing Chilean, classical, and Latin American music, as well as promoting it nationally and internationally.
"Aires Latinoamericanos" by Auros Ensamble is a notable work that showcases the ensemble's focus on Latin American music. The title translates to "Latin American Airs" or "Latin American Breezes," which suggests a celebration of diverse musical styles and influences from the Latin American region.
In this project, Auros Ensamble explores and blends various Latin American musical traditions with elements of jazz, rock, and modern music. The work highlights the ensemble's versatility and commitment to bringing Latin American music to a broader audience. The performances typically feature a mix of traditional and contemporary Latin American sounds, adapted to the unique timbres and styles of the ensemble, which includes instruments such as saxophones, piano, drums, electric bass, and vocals.
"Aires Latinoamericanos" likely includes a repertoire that reflects the rich cultural and musical diversity of Latin America, demonstrating Auros Ensamble's ability to bridge different genres and create a distinctive sound.
Since 2020, Auros Ensamble has aimed to promote a Latin American repertoire that blends elements of jazz, rock, and modern music. This repertoire is adapted to the stylistic versatility of the saxophone family and the ensemble's timbral possibilities, which include Yasmina Zack on vocals, Leonora Letelier on piano, Miguel Zárate on drums, and Hugo Rojas Krumenacker on electric bass.