Truth Revolution Recording Collective Interviews: Bassist and Composer, Alex Ayala

Part of a series of Occhi Arts & Entertainment promotional videos and interviews with Truth Revolution Records Artists. A number of EPs were released in early 2022. Alex “Apolo” Ayala Bámbula, the debut album from New York-based bassist and composer Alex “Apolo” Ayala was released on February 11, 2022. Bámbula, Ayala’s debut album as a leader, is a celebration of Afro-Puerto Rican culture, cultural identity, and a tribute to his late mother and grandmother. The album comfortably fuses jazz and Afro-Caribbean charms with the impact and musicality you’d expect from this distinctive artist. Kali Rodriguez-Peña Since moving to New York City in 2014, Cuban trumpeter-composer-arranger Kali Rodriguez-Peña has been blending traditional sounds from his native country with the influences of some of his heroes like Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard, and the compositional style of Wayne Shorter's music, along with elements of R&B and Hip Hop. Solidly established on the scene, he is poised to become one of the leading voices of a generation of young talented Cuban musicians who are taking their best shot in the Big Apple. The interviews were conducted by Darryl Yokley of Creative Consultant for Occhi and Operations Manager for TRRC, and edited by David Emmanuel Noel. Visit the Occhi Magazine website, Youtube, and podcast for further info.