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ALEJO POVEDA (Drums / Percussion)
Background
Alejo Poveda came to the United States in 1970 from his home of Costa Rica. He is the leader and founder of the group Chévere and works with several bands including Chizil (Brazilian/Jazz). His current home is Chicago where he performs regularly with his ensemble the Alejo Poveda Sextet featuring the best names of the city’s jazz scene. Alejo is a versatile percussionist specializing in Afro-Cuban, Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms. He is a drummer and musician of the highest caliber. Alejo is a member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians. He has served as a review panelist for the Community Arts Assistance Program (CAAP) for the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs. He has also worked with the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events performing with Chévere at many outdoor neighborhood festivals including the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Taste of Chicago.
Performance
Performances include concerts with Arturo Sandoval and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Alejo is the percussionist with Ramsey Lewis, regularly touring throughout the U.S. He has performed with Benny Carter, Lionel Hampton, Bobby Enriquez, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Ira Sullivan, Mick Taylor and Al Dimeola. In 1988, Alejo was proud to perform at the Amnesty International Concert in Costa Rica.
Mr. Poveda was also the featured drummer with artists Dave Mason, Minnie Ripperton and Donny Hathaway.
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