JAZZ WHO? -- Carlo Alfonso’s Debut Original Album

Jazz Who? is Carlo Alfonso’s debut original album, a bold artistic statement shaped by modern jazz language, Afro-Cuban roots, Latin identity, and a fearless contemporary spirit.

Through this project, Carlo brings together rhythm, virtuosity, groove, and emotional depth in a sound that feels refined, alive, and unmistakably personal. More than a collection of songs, Jazz Who? introduces a new creative chapter built on original composition, strong musicianship, and a vision of jazz that feels vibrant, evolving, and deeply human.

Official artwork for Jazz Who?

The concept behind Jazz Who?

The title Jazz Who? carries both irony and intention.

It responds to the idea that jazz is something distant, outdated, or disconnected from today’s world. For Carlo Alfonso, jazz is not a museum piece, it is alive, expressive, global, and still capable of surprising people.

With this album, Carlo presents jazz through his own lens: rooted in tradition, shaped by Latin and Afro-Cuban influence, and open to the energy, movement, and creative possibilities of the present.

Sound & Artistic Vision

At the heart of Jazz Who? is a desire to create music that feels original, personal, and deeply connected to identity.

The album brings together modern jazz expression, Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythmic language, strong melodic writing, and moments of groove, color, and cinematic energy. It does not approach jazz as a fixed formula, but as a living language, one that can carry rhythm, culture, elegance, intensity, humor, and emotion.

Through Jazz Who?, Carlo Alfonso presents his voice as a saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, shaping a sound that feels sophisticated, bold, and full of character.

A new creative chapter

More than a release, Jazz Who? marks a defining creative chapter for Carlo Alfonso.

It is the beginning of a body of original work that presents him not only as a performer, but as an artist with a distinct point of view. The album brings together his background, his influences, and his creative direction into one statement: Jazz is not gone. Jazz is not finished. Jazz never left the chat.

Musicians

Jazz Who? features an exceptional group of musicians whose talent, artistry, and creative spirit helped bring this recording to life.

Each artist contributed a distinct voice to the album, shaping a sound that feels rich, expressive, and deeply connected. Together, they bring power, nuance, rhythm, and color to a project built on original music and shared musical trust.

Performers

Carlo Alfonso: Alto sax, tenor sax, soprano sax, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, EWI, piano, synths/keys, guitar, electric bass.

Raul Pineda: Drums.

Carlos B. Alfonso: Electric bass, upright bass.

Fausto Cuevas: Congas, shekere, batá, auxiliary percussion.

Claudia Madera: Violin.

Special Guests

Roberto Vizcaino: Congas, timbales, shekere.

Jesus Diaz: Congas, shekere, batá, auxiliary percussion.

Osmany Paredes: Piano.

Bryan Velasco: Piano.

Dariel Peniazek: Electric and acoustic guitar.

Scott Bell: Trumpet.

Production

Jazz Who? was brought to life through a collaborative creative process, with Carlo Alfonso leading the music and artistic direction alongside a team of musicians, producers, and creatives who helped shape the final sound and visual identity of the album.

Music composed & produced by: Carlo Alfonso

Co-produced by: Karla Rousseau

Track selection & sequencing: Carlo Alfonso & Karla Rousseau

Mixed & Mastered by: Oscar Autie / Cerritos Records Studio

Creative Direction, Cover Art & Design: Karla Rousseau

Photography, Video & Editing: Karla Rousseau