AKT ANDO is a live Hip Hop band that incorporates jazz and latin music creating a unique sound of uptempo rythms and smooth melodies, being influenced by the greats as Thelonious Monk and such producers as Scott Storch.
Mixing electronic and acoustics sounds, AKT ANDO is ensuring memorable performances.
From the powerful rhythm and message blended in English and Spanish to the fusion of acoustic and electronic elements
AKT ANDO is sending a message of humanity and peace sharing completely its message with the audience.
Multi-faceted and heterogeneous artist, very comfortable in different musical styles, he plays a wide variety of instruments such as congas, timpani, bongo, drums, cajon, djembe and many others. others again. Perfectionist, Edwin Sanz constantly seeks to evolve and improve.Talented and passionate, Edwin brings his experience within Akt Ando making the shows unique and unforgettable
Started music early in life as a pianist, drummer and rapper before gradually moving on to be a beat maker, songwriter, composer, arranger and all around producer. Having played numerous festivals and clubs, it is his musical presence, unique showmanship and improvisational skills that have made him stand out as a fan favourite to people from all walks of life.
Saxophonist, composer and arranger from Bogota who has been nominated for the Grammy Latin & Grammy Anglo for his work with the band Choquibtown. As a musical director, he recently founded « Salsangroove » and has nominated once more as a soloist at the « Voces en Jazz » Festival in Cartagena (Colombia).
He has participated in festivals all around the world and has played with such artists as Maite Hontele, Mojarra electrica, Diamante eléctrico, Juan Manuel Toro Quinteto and Charlie Anderson.
Pianist & composer who has been working and performing intensively one the scene for the past decade. As a transcriber for such artists as Peter Martin and Warren Wolf, Jerome has developed a unique way of composing modern and original music all while staying true to his Jazz roots. A talented Jazz pianist, he is the forefront for Aktando and remains the main pillar for the bands history and future.
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