Biography

Long Bio:
Six Leeds based musicians come together to form MANGORATA. A sound characterized by wild and inventive improvisation in a jungle of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Swing and Funk groove. With a wide array of textures, Mangorata are unafraid to lead their musical stories in fully fledged bustling rhythm or stripped back intimacy. Their shows have already taken them many times around the leeds circuit and in multiple other parts of the UK. The band’s inspiration draws upon the works of musical legends such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Wayne shorter, Hermeto Pascoal and many more. Mangorata’s own latest work, a self titled EP described as “First class” by Jazz FM’s John Osbourne, is only the beginning of a new wave of Jazz that the band are excited to continue to spread.

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Short Bio: 

Resonant horns dance over rich jazz harmony on a stage of rhythms from Brazil to Cuba to swing + more in a deeply explorative sonic journey, never twice told the same.

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Quotes: 

Awesome!!!" - Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM)

 

"Fresh release" - Paul Bradshaw (Straight No Chaser Magazine/Worldwide FM)

 

"First class" - John Osbourne (Jazz FM)

 

"Cool rhythms. Liking this a lot" - Tee Harris (Deelite Radio/Jazz FM guest DJ)

 

"I love it !!" - Massimiliano Conti (Jazzcat - Ness Radio)

 

"Impressive for such a young band!" - Patrick Forge (NTS Radio)

 

"Very much feeling Dr Plum!" - Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s - Soho Radio)

 

"Beautiful!" - Dejan Sobot (Niš Jazz Festival Serbia)

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