Gillespi & Álvaro Torres

GillespiHe is an Argentine trumpet player, composer, writer, and comedian, with a career spanning music, radio, and television. He was part of bands such as Sumo and Divididos, and released albums such asUltra-deformedandBreakfast in Ganymede, and is a pioneer in the use of EWI in Argentina. For almost two decades, he has accompanied Alejandro Dolina on his radio show, one of the most listened to in the country.Álvaro Torres, for his part, is a keyboardist and pianist, recognized for his work with synthesizers and electric keyboards. He is a member of the cult band Commodore and a leading figure on the jazz and fusion scene, with a precise and profound musical sensibility.

The two shared stages on various occasions before creating a joint project. Their musical affinity, combined with their accumulated experience in diverse worlds, translates into a performance that combines detailed writing, improvisation, and a strong stage presence. Gillespi's intelligent humor and Torres's solid sound find a balance that renews jazz tradition from a contemporary and personal perspective.

ShapeIt's their first album as a duo, and it encapsulates that fusion of electric and acoustic, spontaneity, and attention to detail. With line-by-line arrangements, they performed the music live with a quintet in Buenos Aires during the summer, and in May they presented it in Europe as a duo, with the possibility of adding local musicians in each city.