Chico arnez biography
Chico Arnéz was a London-based Latin bandleader of the s and s..
He took a job playing bass with a band specializing in Latin-American music and that's where his love of those complex rhythmic sounds began.
Dave Buxton
Musical artist
Dave Buxton (born 2 April 1952) is an English jazz pianist and composer.
Biography
Dave Buxton was born near Matlock, Derbyshire. Beginning in 1960, he studied classical music for eleven years.[1] He performed on several editions of the BBC Radio 2 program Nightride and, between 1975 and 1977, he performed with the Chico Arnez Orchestra for live events as well as on radio and TV.[1]
Between 1979 and 1986, Buxton worked with African band "Magoma", this experience influenced his compositional style.
He formed a band called Rhythm Machine' to perform his own compositions, did some studio work with a film company and began teaching on a part-time basis.[1]
Between 1986 and 1990 he performed regularly with saxophonist Andy Sheppard appearing on three award-winning albums and playing at hundreds of music festivals and venues.[1]
In 1990 he formed a new band, "Pot Pourri", to perform and record new multi-cul