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Carlos Lopez-Real
Jazz / Acoustic / Electro

Album out now!

Sax Composition Production



London
United Kingdom

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Member Since7/11/2006
Band Websitewww.carloslopez-real.co.uk
Band Members

Mandorla

Carlos Lopez-Real (Saxes)
Justin Quinn (Guitars)
Simon Colam (Pno/Rhodes)
Oli Hayhurst (Bass)
Jon Scott (Drums/Perc)

album guests:
Fini Bearman (Vocals)
Ben Davis (cello)
Tom Arthurs (Trumpet)


Album out now on F-IRE

InfluencesThe following are the people I've listened to most, and in some cases studied with, though in some ways it's all the people who I've played with regularly in different bands who've had just as big an influence.

Bela Bartok, Bjork, Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, Chick Corea, Chris Potter, Christine Tobin, Dave Holland, David Liebman, Django Bates, F-IRE collective, Gyorgy Ligeti, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Igor Stravinsky, Jaco Pastorius, Jan Garbarek, John Adams, John Coltrane, John McLaughlin, John Taylor, Keith Jarrett, Kenny Wheeler, Loose Tubes, Miles Davis, Partisans, Paul Simon, Pat Metheny, Perfect Houseplants, Prince, Radiohead, Rita Marcotulli, Stan Sulzmann, Steve Coleman, Steve Reich, Sting, Tim Garland, Wayne Krantz, Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, Zakir Hussein.

Record LabelF-IRE
Type of LabelIndie


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The 'Mandorla' album is out now on the F-IRE label.

(above tracks taken from this album)


If you like what you hear, can I encourage you to buy it direct from my website rather than from somewhere like itunes (where only a tiny fraction of what you pay actually goes to the artist). This will help fund a second album. Thanks!



Quotes:

"Carlos plays with a sound that comes from his soul" - David Liebman

"Very impressive debut... Lopez-Real's engaging alto/soprano sax playing sounds at times like a breezy variation of the vocabulary of Steve Coleman" Selwyn Harris, Jazzwise

"The fun Mandorla had making this album practically jumps out of the speakers. Gorgeously lyrical and infectiously rhythmic." Chris May, All About Jazz

“Lopez-Real's saxophone sound is always cogent, his choice of texture and use of the full dynamic range of his instruments impressive throughout.” Chris Parker, Vortex review



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For full biog and other info go to: www.carloslopez-real.co.uk



Current Bands:

Mandorla

Sri Balachander / Sri Prathap / Stefano Kalonaris / Carlos Lopez-Real

Fini Bearman quartet, with Dave Manington & Josh Morrison

e17 jazz large ensemble featuring Brigitte Beraha, Dave Manington, John Turville, Jez Franks, Adam Bishop, Robbie Robson and many more!

Third I, featuring Stefano Kalonaris and Robin Fincker

Roberto Pla's Latin Jazz band



Some Previous Bands:

Justin Quinn's Bakehouse, featuring Tom Arthurs

Tony Bianco's 'Western Sense', featuring Zoe Rahman

F-IRE collective big band

Tom Arthurs' Centripede

Nicolas Meier Group

John Mayer's Indo-Jazz Fusions


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Carlos Lopez-Real's Friends Comments
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Anke Helfrich

Anke Helfrich



Nov 22 2009 11:20 PM

Hey Carlos,

thanks so much and beautiful playing here on your site too!!!
Well, hopefully one day... ;-)

All the best,
Anke
Ben

Ben



Sep 27 2009 8:12 PM

Hi Carlos, just thought id say once again how great the e17 day was-brilliant compositions and everyone played great!

Ben
Roberto Rebufello Fiello

Roberto Rebufello Fiello



Jul 30 2009 5:26 PM

Thanks for the add!
Ciao,
Fiello.
Antonio Marzinotto

Antonio Marzinotto



May 28 2009 10:07 PM

Thanks for the friendship...

Greetings!

A
David Frankel

David Frankel



May 9 2009 10:20 PM

Fabulous sounds Carlos! Love the organic quality of the music - no additives! All the best for the launch and hope to see you soon.
Leo Richardson

Leo Richardson



May 8 2009 11:29 AM

Great! I'll try and make your album launch... You got a great sound, loving the music!
Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton



Jan 7 2009 12:39 PM

Hi Carlos...thank you for the add.
Happy New Year!
Tim Krastev

Tim Krastev



Jan 3 2009 4:36 PM

Carlos, thanks for the add! Have a great 2009!

Take care,
Tim
Fini Bearman

Fini Bearman



Jul 20 2008 11:20 PM

Let there be Cake!!???????
Natalie Witts

Natalie Witts



Jul 13 2008 3:16 PM

hey,
you too! see you soon no doubt!
keep well
nat x
Fini Bearman

Fini Bearman



May 11 2008 10:33 PM

Hello! Just dropping by! Maybe cake is in order soon?xx
KIERON"KAY" music.work.sleep.

kieron mcintosh



Apr 25 2008 10:45 AM

man, i dig ur music! sounds great. cya around. peace.
k
Jon Scott

Jon Scott



Apr 10 2008 3:09 PM

hey carlos - good to finally meet you last week. hope to catch one of your gigs before too long. been meaning to see the fini/josh/dave band - but those gigs keep happening at the same time as my own.
one day though :) cheers, jon
Helen Lord

Helen Lord



Mar 9 2008 10:10 AM

you're a fine player! Love the strings too
Brigitte Beraha

Brigitte Beraha



Feb 7 2008 12:41 PM

Great new tracks!! Looking forward to the album! xx
Caspar

Caspar Sutton-Jones



Feb 7 2008 12:37 PM

Awesome new tracks Carlos!
Danail Tanev

Danail Tanev



Dec 23 2007 9:58 PM

May you have a wonderful and unforgettable Merry Christmas!

Don't miss to check out my new Christmas song! :)
myspace.com/DanailT
Tommy Andrews

Tommy Andrews



Nov 19 2007 11:36 PM

Oh right cool! Do you know the details for that yet? I noticed you have been to Budapest...I've got some gigs there this week, any tips or good places to drink!!?
Laura Moody

Laura Moody



Nov 17 2007 12:17 AM

Hiya Carlos! Great to work with you the other week. Also super dooper to hear more of your music and follow the dramatic trajectory of your hair on this page.
L xxx
Richard Rozze

Richard Rozze



Nov 7 2007 6:46 PM

great!yeah will do
Richard Rozze

Richard Rozze



Nov 6 2007 8:37 PM

Hi!
Thanks for the recordings - There was some really nice moments. Martin was chuffed with our performance as a group!
Thanks for the great tunes and your hard work.
Hope to catch you at a gig soon!

Rich
Luis Dagostino

Luis Dagostino



Nov 1 2007 3:33 PM

Thanks a lot for being in touch and for the comment. I'm in Oxford but happy to travel and play.
All best wishes,
Luis
Mark Wingfield

Mark Wingfield



Oct 31 2007 8:10 AM

Great tracks here Carlos, fantastic playing.

Mark
Liz Elensky

Liz Elensky



Oct 27 2007 12:23 PM

Thanks for your nice message! I will give Barry a hug for sure and also give you a shout re playing. Would be great!! And likewise, give me a shout when you need/want a vocalist :-)

I love Kitchen Dance by the way...

Liz x
Ingrid Laubrock

Ingrid Laubrock



Oct 25 2007 8:00 PM

happy birthday!
can you email me the line-up for the 18th december gig?
x
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