Alvorada are an award-winning ensemble based in London who play music inspired by the choro tradition. From their original compositions to classics of the genre, Alvorada’s shows are filled with joyful and expressive melodies combined with infectious Brazilian grooves and playful interaction. Alvorada unites top musicians from the UK and Brazil, whose diverse backgrounds – including jazz, classical and Brazilian music – lend the group a unique edge.
Alvorada have performed at festivals and venues across the UK and beyond, with recent sell-out shows at the Southbank Centre, London Jazz Festival, La Linea Festival, Pizza Express Soho and Paris International Choro Festival. Their debut album First Light, released in 2019, was received with much critical acclaim (5* Songlines magazine), leading to appearances on BBC Radio 3 and JazzFM. Alvorada also won the LUKAS and Focus Brasil awards for ‘Best Brazilian Band’.
“A fresh, innovative album”
– ★★★★★ Songlines
“They breathe a new life into Brazil’s popular lilting choro style… adding a distinctive, contemporary edge”
– Jazz FM
Alvorada are:
Rachel Hayter – flutes
Andrew Woolf – clarinets / sax
Jeremy Shaverin – cavaquinho
Luiz Morais – 7-string guitar
Andres Ticino – percussion