Miguel Alvarado - Idile (2020)

“An incendiary soloist of the highest order" -Huffington Post
"A fresh and soulful voice" -Bunky Green
Thoughtfully approaching his music through the lens of his experience, Miguel Alvarado creates a palette of sound that reflects what drives his life. Improvised themes abed a fluctuation of soundscapes rooted in various cultures. Jazz, Classical, Afro-Cuban, Hip Hop, to Pop, the facets to his music are ever developing and morphing.
A Florida native currently residing in the Nashvillle area, Miguel Alvarado maintains a busy schedule of parenting, teaching, performing, and creating art.

PERSONNEL:
Miguel Alvarado – saxophones, EWI, flute, keys, key bass, conga, bata, doumbek, bells, timbale, pandereta, shekere, guiro, maracas, tambourine, vox, and sampling/programming
Jeff Coffin – Piccolo
Desmond Ng – Trombone
Emmanuel Echem – Trumpet
Cremaine Booker – Violin and Cello
Chris Croce – Upright and Electric Bass
Dave Potter – Drums
Ross McReynolds – Drums

Tracklist:
01. Miguel Alvarado - Taino (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (5:26)
02. Miguel Alvarado - Rainy Birthdays (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (4:14)
03. Miguel Alvarado - Lagrimas Negras (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (5:28)
04. Miguel Alvarado - Blindspots (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (5:17)
05. Miguel Alvarado - Idile (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (3:23)
06. Miguel Alvarado - 21 Days (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (4:36)
07. Miguel Alvarado - El Principe (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (2:03)
08. Miguel Alvarado - 101011001 (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (4:50)
09. Miguel Alvarado - Song for Jennifer (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (5:48)
10. Miguel Alvarado - Ping Pong (feat. Jeff Coffin, Desmond Ng, Emmanuel Echem, Cremaine Booker, Chris Croce, Ross McReynolds & Dave Potter) (7:24)