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Sean Alvarez

Swank Society Radio-Listen! @ www.swanksociety.com

About Me

Music is Sean Alvarez's Sanctuary.... The foundation was built in the mid to late 80s hearing legends like Ron Hardy, Lil Louis, Farley Jackmaster Funk and DJ Rush. Sean began DJing approximately 20 years ago on two tape decks then graduating to turntables shortly thereafter. Since that time He has earned the respect of being one of Chicago's best DJ's. His love and respect for the music and the culture are the driving forces behind his ambition. He has played at several famous venues in the States and International alongside some of the most recognized names in dance music. Showing a strong commitment never to compromise his style and integrity he remains true to his roots by playing timeless sounds that range from Deep Soulful House Music, Nu-Jazz, Broken Beat, Soul, Disco, Hip-Hop, and World Music from mainly from Africa, Brazil and Latin America. Sean believes that the DJ serves as a channel and has a sacred responsibility of providing people with good music. His goal as a DJ has always been to entertain as well as educate his listeners. When Sean plays he develops a bond with the crowd where they feed off of each other. He is often so overcome by the music and the vibe that the crowd can often feel his energy and enthusiasm coming through the speakers. Although he is very selective about the music he chooses to play, he prides himself on his good ear for music and knowledge of how to provide the crowd with music that is good for their soul. After listening to him play it is likely you will agree. Currently you can hear him and some of the world's most respected DJ's and music afficionados on Swank Society Radio (www.swanksociety.com).Layout Provided By FreeCodeSource.com - Myspace Layouts

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/6/2006
Band Website: swanksociety.com
Band Members:
Influences: James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Sergio Mendes, Earth Wind and Fire, Salsoul, Patrick Adams, Donald Byrd, Fela Kuti, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Brand New Heavies, Omar, Ron Hardy, Masters at Work, Larry Heard, Raphael Saddiq, De La Soul, KRS-ONE, Diamond D, Wu Tang Clan, Tribe Called Quest, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Bugz in the Attic, Incognito, All Natural, Hieroglyphics, Dr. Buzzard's Savannah Band, Seek, Donnie, Franck Roger, Mr. Ali, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Kemit, Kai Alce, Anthony Nicholson, Kerry Chandler, Christian Armand, Ron Trent, Lil Louis, Tone B. Nimble, Brass Construction, Jamiroquai, Fertile Ground, Nicola Conte, Joe Clausell, Timmy Regisford, Rich Medina, Jazzanova, Ame, DJ Spinna, Jiva, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Osunlade, Glenn Underground, Louie Vega, Blaze and anything else that falls under the classification of Good, Innovative, and Timeless Soulful Music.
Sounds Like: AFRO JAZZ VOLUME 2-MIX CD PLAYLIST... 1974-JUKA ESKOLA, THANK YOU-AVERYSUNSHINE, RITUAL-SOULSTANCE, FEDIMES'S FLIGHT-KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE(JAZZANOVA REMIX), BRISA-AT JAZZ, ARABESQUE-MICATONE(NICOLA CONTE REMIX), FONTANA BLUE-MARCO DI MARCO (L.T.J. X-PERIENCE EDIT), MINOR MOOD-IDEA 6 (NICOLA CONTE REMIX), LA CUMBIA-ABICAH SOUL, VIBRATIONS-STEAL VYBE, PRELUDE-GLENN UNDERGROUND, JOURNEY-STEAL VYBE, SUNSHINE-LOUIE VEGA AND ELEMENTS OF LIFE (EXTENDED SACRED RHYTHM MIX)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Past Present & Future w/Sean Alvarez (10-31-08) Podcast

Check Out This Podcast of Past Present and Future with Sean Alvarez12-2pm EST (U.S.)on Swank Society RadioFor Podcast Go To: www.seanalvarez.podomatic.com
Posted by Sean Alvarez on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:12:00 PST

Afro Jazz Volume 1 Podcast

Greetings, Check out this podcast. Some really nice Jazzy and Soulful African, Brazlian, and Latin Influenced Grooves. Enjoy!http://seanalvarez.podOmatic.com
Posted by Sean Alvarez on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:08:00 PST