Aleph Aguiar

Aleph Aguiar is an international musician and composer, originally from Venezuela. To date, Aleph has released two albums of Afro-Venezuelan Jazz, ‘Pataruco’ (2015) and ‘Maku’ (2017). Aleph’s latest album, entitled ‘Lunchtime’, continues to explore these musical roots whilst encompassing a broader range of jazz influences, reflecting his diverse career.

Beginning his career in Venezuela, Aleph recorded as a session guitarist with Simon Diaz, Cecelia Toth and Maria Rivas. In the UK, he has worked with award winning saxophonist Tony Kofi, trumpet player Quentin Collins and singer Heidi Vogel. He has recorded with Andy Watts Quartet, worked with Frank Ocean and Elton John and was the guitar and singing coach for Simon Bird in ‘The Inbetweeners 2’ movie.

Currently Aleph is working with award winning jazz singer Georgia Cecil, recording guitars on her latest album and performing in her live band at renowned venues, notably Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, Soho.

In 2019, Aleph was the guitarist for the West End run of the musical ‘On Your Feet’, which went on to tour internationally. Following this, Aleph toured the UK with ‘Hairspray’ the musical. Aleph has extensive experience in the field of Contemporary Dance, working as an accompanist at acclaimed institutions such as Trinity Laban, The Place, Roehampton University and English National Ballet School. Aleph has collaborated with a number of dance artists, composing music for companies/ choreographers, including: Loop Dance Company, Clarisse Roud Works, H2Dance and Daisy Farris Dance Collective. In his own creative practice, Aleph is interested in exploring new technologies to expand the potential of the guitar as an electronic instreument. In 2022, Aleph initiated his own collaborative project, SoundStage, which brought dancers and music together through a unique interactive floor..