Bassist and composer Alex “Apolo” Ayala masterfully blends tradition with contemporary jazz, demonstrating a singular intelligence. His new band 2nd Language is a celebration of all things jazz, including bebop, swing, waltzes and blues, featuring original music and standards.

“A Puerto Rican artist who, without a doubt, sets the tone for a new jazz movement in the region, bringing his intellectual touch to the genre.” - Thierry de Clemensat, PARIS MOVE