PRESS QUOTES “The quality of the playing and writing on this album really is exceptional... Aguiar brings a new twist to the sound of the Latin jazz organ combo.” — Ian Mann, The Jazz Mann “A fresh unpredictability... Captures the funky energy of the quintet with a contemporary flair.” — All About Jazz “Rhythmically sparkling, cheerful, and with an irresistible groove. Aguiar himself is in top form.” — Maxazine “It has this energy where it makes you want to dance... it’s groovy and fun.” — Presto Music
NOTABLE COLLABORATIONS Tony Kofi Georgia Cécile Heidi Vogel
LINE-UP Aleph Aguiar — guitar Quentin Collins — trumpet Liam Dunachie — Hammond organ Shane Forbes — drums Will Fry — percussion
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY Sugar on my Blackbeans — 2026 Maku — 2017 Pataruco — 2015
THE ALBUM Recorded live to tape over just two days, the album captures the spontaneity and energy of Aguiar’s quintet which features leading British musicians Quentin Collins (trumpet), Liam Dunachie (Hammond organ), Will Fry (percussion) and Shane Forbes (drums). Aguiar’s choice of instrumentation - trumpet and Hammond organ rather than the typical saxophone-and-piano combination - draws inspiration from guitar greats such as Wes Montgomery and Pat Martino. For Aguiar, the trumpet’s timbre is central to Latin American musical traditions and pairs naturally with the guitar’s phrasing, while the Hammond organ offers harmonic space and flexibility that enhance the guitar’s range and bring added depth to the ensemble’s sound.
FOR PROMOTERS Available for UK / EU dates in September 2026. Formats available: quintet or organ trio. Suitable for jazz clubs, arts centres, festivals and Latin / world-jazz programmes. Assets available: press photos, video, streaming links and reviews.
PRESS / PROOF Jazz FM C-List Playlist Jazzwise Video of the Day Hi-Fi News — 4 stars / 80% The Jazz Mann All About Jazz Maxazine Presto Music
ALEPH AGUIAR
SUGAR ON MY BLACKBEANS Venezuelan Latin - Jazz / Afro-Venezuelan Boogaloo Available for UK / EU touring — September 2026
Venezuelan-born, UK-based guitarist Aleph Aguiar returns with Sugar on my Blackbeans, his third release and a nostalgic yet modern take on the lively, swinging Latin jazz of the 1960s. Across nine original compositions, Aguiar pays tribute to one of his favourite musical eras, when artists were boldly experimenting with Latin American rhythms and percussion.
PERFORMANCE OPTIONS QUINTET Guitar, trumpet, Hammond organ, drums and percussion. Best for festivals, main stages, weekend jazz club programming and audiences that respond to rhythm-heavy Latin jazz and soul-jazz. ORGAN TRIO Guitar, Hammond organ and drums or percussion. Best for jazz clubs, listening rooms, residencies, smaller venues and mid-week programming.
CONTACT / BOOKING
Booking & enquiries:
alephaguiar@gmail.com
/ Website: www.alephaguiar.com
Instagram: instagram.com/aleph.aguiar
Facebook: facebook.com/alephaguiarmusic
Listen: open.spotify.com/artist/7fCTgSO5Ou7FyA2fn8SQrY
Video: youtu.be/YxLgYyltAhI
Press photos: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h3iZQoCQ85Wm2uhy9nPLHKE7DQFHbEiP