Alex Otaola

Alex Otaola
Background information
Birth name Alejandro Otaola
Genres Rock, Jazz, Pop
Instruments keyboards, guitars
Years active 1995-present
Labels Intolerancia
Associated acts Santa Sabina
La Barranca
Website alexotaola.com

Alex Otaola (Alejandro Otaola) is a rock and jazz musician from the Mexican capital, Mexico City. During his career he has been a member of bands such as Santa Sabina[1] and La Barranca.[2] In 2007 he started a solo career.

Santa Sabina

Otaola joined Santa Sabina as a replacement for their original guitarist Pablo Valero in 1995. During his time with the band he contributed to the following albums:[1]

La Barranca

In 1999, while still working with Santa Sabina, Alex Otaola joined La Barranca. He became 2nd guitarist and keyboardist behind Jose Manuel Aguilera. When La Barranca was dissolved in 2006, Otaola had been involved in writing and performing for four albums:[2]

Involvement in other projects

Over the years Alex Otaola has performed as a guest musician on a number of rock, jazz and pop projects such as:

Solo career

In 2007, Alex Otaola released a solo project titled Fractales published by the Mexican independent label Intolerancia. The album combines improvised music on guitar and guitar synthesizer with fully composed instrumental songs, including contributions played by former band colleagues from Santa Sabina and La Barranca.

References

  1. 1 2 Santa Sabina Página Oficial, retrieved 2007-09-10
  2. 1 2 Página noOficial de La Barranca, retrieved 2007-09-10

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