Helio Alves - Portrait In Black and White Fulfilled By FYE try as one might

try as one might

under the auspices of the legendary Philly Soul producer Butch Ingram

stripping back layer after layer until she's laid bare the raw

John Philip Sousa

Helio Alves - Portrait In Black and White Fulfilled By FYE try as one mightPianist Helio Alves generates a special flare and excitement whether playing the music of his native Brazil or straight ahead jazz. As a follow up to his first Reservoir release, "Trios" (RES #156), which featured him in both spheres, "Portrait in Black And White" focuses on the straight ahead. Accompanied by bassist Santi Debriano, and drummer Matt Wilson, Alves presents a balanced mix of originals (listen to the opener "Frenzy" for some no nonsense,