Saturday, September 13, 2008
BELEDO QUARTET
Yonkers Riverfest 2008

Beledo             (guitar and piano)
Bryan Carrott           (vibraphone)
Kip Sophos                         (bass)
Thierry Arpino                  (drums)

One set only at 4:30 pm


http://beledo.com
"Beledo is the epitome of excellent musical individuality and a profound example of the universality of jazz's presence and influence in every corner of our planet. His new recording, "Montevideo Jazz Dreams," exemplifies this and more." Stix Hooper

beledo
"BELEDO is considered a real myth among Uruguayan music connoisseurs," according to EL PAIS newspaper from Montevideo, Uruguay. 
Piano was Beledo's first instrument, however, he became a guitar hero in his  teenage years captivating audiences in Uruguay and Argentina. Later on, his fusion effort of the early eighties in South America was recognized in the U.S. in articles appearing in GUITAR PLAYER magazine and JAZZIZ magazine, while he was touring at top venues and recording in ARGENTINA with PEDRO AZNAR from the Pat Metheny Group.
His new CD MONTEVIDEO JAZZ DREAMS features: Stefon Harris, Randy Brecker, Manolo Badrena, Andy Middleton, David Finck, Jorge Camiruaga, and Chris Komer. 
Beledo is the guitar player on the album FORWARD MOTION of the South African Jazz band OJOYO featuring saxophonist and band leader MORRIS GOLDBERG, drummer ANTON FIG, and bassist BAKITHI KUMALO.
In 1996 BELEDO toured Europe and the Caribbean with the TROPICAL TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES featuring TITO PUENTE, CELIA CRUZ, TITO NIEVES, CHEO FELICIANO, and an all-star line up of Latin artists. 
In 2001 BELEDO opened for MARCUS MILLER BAND. 
Long noted as a guitarist, pianist, and composer, since he was a kid BELEDO performed with his group, SIDDHARTHA, in every theatre in his hometown of Montevideo. 
He attended the University School of Music in Uruguay and performed classical music recitals on the NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO and in various theatres. He was a founding member of the first Jazz Ensemble, sponsored by the school in an effort to integrate jazz into the traditional curriculum. 
----------PRESS ---------- 
one of the most talented Uruguayan composers of the last few decades." - El Observador / Montevideo
"considered a real myth among Uruguayan music connoisseurs," - Elbio Rodriguez Barilari / EL PAIS / Montevideo, Uruguay.
"one of the best in South America." - Fin De Semana / Montevideo
". . . this Uruguayan virtuoso whose hands and instrument can transmit ideas with great inspirational force." - El Diario / Montevideo
" jazz-rock; he has enough talent to provide for both musical forms" - JAZZIZ
"he has the potential to become one of the most respected fusion composers."-GUITAR PLAYER
"There were things like Danza Uruguaya guitar solo that reached a very high level, leaving more than one dropping their jaws including myself." - El Pais / Montevideo

 
 
 
Bryan Carrott (vibraphone) 
He is an internationally renowned jazz musician, a prolific composer and also an accomplished pianist. A two-time recipient of New York's "Meet the Composer Foundation", Bryan has been cited by Down Beat Magazine's International Critics' Poll seven of the last nine years for "Talent Deserving Wider Recognition" in the vibes category and most recently performed with Branford Marsalis and his Quartet on the original soundtrack music composed by Marsalis for the Spike Lee produced film, "3 A.M.". He was featured in the concert film "The Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin," as well as several television programs including "BET's JAZZ CENTRAL". Bryan can also be seen performing on marimba with Don Byron and Harvey Kietel in the film, "Lulu on the Bridge". He spent two years as a featured mallet percussionist for Disney's Broadway production of "The Lion King".
As a sideman Bryan has played with many top jazz groups including James Spaulding, Benny Powell, The Lounge Lizards, Kimati Dinizulu, and Roy Campbell. In recent years, he has been recording and performing with David "Fathead" Newman, Muhal Richard Abrahms, Butch Morris, The Jazz Passengers, Bob Moses, The Spirit of Life Ensemble, Henry Threadgill, Dave Douglas, Yoron Israel Connection, and Charlie Hunter. These performances include dates in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. In the Summer of 2006, Carrott is stated to perform with the world renown Ju Percussion Group in Teipei. Carrott has also collaborated with pianist/composer Riccardo Fassi for successful tours and festival performances in Italy. An original member of The Ralph Peterson Fo'tet, Bryan has composed, performed, and recorded with the group for the last ten years.

 
 
thierry arpino (drums)
His father introduced him to the drums at the early age of 3. Later, he graduated from the prestigious St. Maur National Academy in France, and continued on to Berklee College of Music in Boston. Thierry is a versatile drummer who is at home playing anything from jazz and world music to rock and techno. Thierry currently plays with Jean-Luc Ponty, Tony Purrone, Essouna and in a trio with Joe Beck and Mark Egan.

 
 
 
kip sophos (bass)
He has performed/recorded with Nile Rodgers, Vaneese Thomas, Gil Parris, David Mann & Chuck Loeb.

 
 
 
  

http://beledo.com