Combine a concert pianist with a strong latin heritage, three highly regarded jazz musicians playing accordion, reeds, double bass and guitar, an extraordinary string (violin & viola) chamber musician with a modern flautist with a passion for Piazzolla, and you have Alturas.

This diverse group of musicians combine influences from their musical background to create something very special, unique and definitely NOT traditional tango.

Expect to hear dark sultry tango/jazz interspersed with surprisingly uplifting and lyrical melodies. Alturas do not play traditional tango dance music, yet Alturas’ innovative interpretation of tango is highly inspiring on many levels.

With only a few concerts each year, audiences of classical, jazz, latin and modern art music should not miss the opportunity to hear tango/jazz sextet Alturas.

ALTURAS are:

Gaye Thomas: flute/alto flute
Inge Courtney-Haentjes: violin/viola Greg Gibson: saxophones/clarinets Gary Daley: accordion
Daniel Rojas: piano
Stan Valacos: double bass 
Daniel Rojas: piano
Stan Valacos: double bass