Luiz Alves

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Alves began playing in groups and at dances as a teenager. He was a founding member of Som Imaginário and recorded double bass on Milton Nascimento albums including Clube da Esquina and Milagre dos Peixes.

Throughout his career, he accompanied artists such as Tom Jobim, Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque. He was also part of a trio with Luiz Eça and Robertinho Silva, which released Triângulo in 1985, and recorded the solo album Mar Azul.