Guest Artist: Momo and Alvin, horn & guitar

Fueled by mutual admiration and creative desperation, Momo (hornist) and Alvin (jazz guitarist) first took on the challenges of cross-genre collaboration during the lockdowns of 2020. They found satisfaction in inventing improvisatory games and arranging Brazilian and traditional pop songs, some of which were published in the debut EP "In The Meantime"(2023).

The duo models their collaboration on playing by ear and heart, prioritizing loyalty to personal taste and specialized choices over genre. Pieces are structured as sequences of shapes, events, and dialogues, leaving plenty of room for spontaneity. This collaborative format led to Momo and Alvin’s second album "Among Other Things" (August 2024), a body of entirely co-composed original pieces. The duo’s sound is informed by their early roots - they began working together during the pandemic. In doing so they fell in love with the intimate sound and style that emerged from only playing in a living room and for themselves.