Carlos and Brigitte will perform in an open-air concert at the Chalice Well, Glastonbury on Saturday 14th August 2010. For the keen jazzer, this is an absolute MUST. For full details read more........

Carlos has collaborated with Zoe Rahman, Gary Husband and the Nicolas Meier Group, and held the sax chair in held the sax chair in John Mayer's genre-mashing Indo-Jazz Fusions.

He has also featured with salsa greats Roberto Pla, Machito jnr and Tito Rodriguez jnr. Carlos has been involved with, recorded and toured with many bands such as Justin Quinn's Bakehouse, Tom Arthurs' Centripede, Jonathan Bratoeff's Quintet, Barak Schmool's Meta Meta.

Lopez-Real, studied with the American saxophonist Dave Liebman who says “Carlos plays with a sound that comes from his soul.” He plays with a culturally inclusive rather than exclusive understanding of jazz, having studied Indian music.

A new collaboration with Brigitte Beraha whose own musicianship is well recognised,

"A great musician, Brigitte Beraha uses her voice like an instrument in the tradition of people like Flora Purim, Tania Maria and the recently aknowledged bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding. Her album 'Flying Dreams' is a strong set that includes Joe Auckland on trumpet and Ivo Neame on piano."Julian Joseph, Jazz Line-Up, 5th April 2009

"If sheer talent were the only ingredient needed for success in music, Brigitte would already be up there with the stars. She has a tremendous future to explore, one which we’ll be watching with great expectations”Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth CBE, 24 June 2004

Carlos and Brigitte will bring their innovative partnership to the Chalice Well drawing inspiration from folk, jazz, minimalism and the gardens themselves. You can listen to them on: www.carloslopez-real.co.uk & www.brigitteberaha.com

This is an open air event (therefore tickets are non refundable). Refreshments available. FFI: 01458 831154 www.chalicewell.org.uk

Brigitte will be teaching at Cannington College Summer School - Jazz Vocal Sunday 15th – 21st August.

For further details: www.musicforyousummerschools.co.uk/contact.htm or call Dawn Bradley – Buxton on 07973 504855