Luiz Márquez is the composer and leader of the musical MEZCAL movement, which is inspired by the force of nature through Ethno Jazz.
MEZCAL adds a new timbre to the repertory of world music, merging ethnical roots (Pre Hispanic, Mexican, Latin American, African and Arabian) with Jazz.
MEZCAL uses authentic instruments such as huéhuetl, teponaztle, turtoise shells, sea shells, ocarinas and a variety of flutes.

Luiz Márquez started his studies of ethnical music under supervision of maestro Zacharias Segura (QPD). This music touched his soul. After several musical experiments while living in Europe, Luiz Márquez decided to return to his roots in Mexico, whith its Indio’s, its landscapes, its tradition, its music. He created a new sound, Ethno Jazz, combining the sophistication of the city world with his indigenous roots. His music is a pure relationship between North and South, melting magic of tradition and Blues, and emphasizing the relation between nature and the human being. During his investigation he participated in various projects and worked with musicians as Rufus Thomas, Chris Whitley and others.


Luiz Márquez- compositions, prehispanic Mexican instruments, flutes & Saxes.
Renato Márquez- violin, guitar & percussion.
Jouni Isoherranen- bass guitar.
Kari Antila- lead guitar.

www.luizmarquez.net

Discography

    * Album “El Coyote” 1989 (Pat More Records Belgium)
    * CD “Danza” 1992 (Peyote Records United Kingdom)
    * CD “Pajaros Libres 1995 (B. Sharp Records Belgium)
    * CD “Systol” 1997 (As Palavras Records Brasil)
    * CD “Izcalli” Oda a Fray Pedro de Gante 2001 (Culture Records Belgium)
    * CD “From Shell to Sax”

ART BASE , Thursday 16/9/2010 20H, Zandstraat 29 1000 Brussel, 12,50E( onder 26 8E)

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