Alex
Talbot
Percussionist | Producer | Leader
Bateria arrangement, direction and performance.
Based in London, Alex is performer, arranger and musical director specialising in samba-enredo from Rio de Janeiro.
In Brasil, Alex is a member of the legendary bateria of Estácio de Sá.
Current positions and partnerships
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Music Social (Co-founder and Lead Musical Director)
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Império da Rainha School of Samba (Mestre de Bateria)
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Bateria Furiosa do Salgueiro (UK Collaborator)
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Brazilian Fantasy (Musical Director)
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Pocket Bloco (Creator and Band Leader)
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Bloco X (Director)
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Tropicalia (Percussionist)
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Oi Brasil (Percussionist)
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London School of Samba (Guest arranger and performer)
Work with Alex
Alex leads bands in the UK and around the world.
Alex has a unique skillset that combines Musical Direction for stage and world renowned expertise in samba.
What you can get:
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Musical Direction
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Music for choreography
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World class performances
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Show design
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Access to a network of specialist musicians
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Full ensemble arrangements
Contact
Production &
Recordings
Champion of Notting Hill Carnival
Alex co-wrote, recorded and produced the song that won the Brazilian Band category of Notting Hill Carnival 2025.
Get a real Rio sound
Soundscapes and grooves forged in the heart of Rio Carnaval, delivered in London.
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Percussion arrangements
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World class performance on authentic Brazilian instruments
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Editing and mixing for large ensemble recordings
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Live and studio sound engineering consultancy
Forget sample packs, this is the undeniable power and energy of the Samba School Bateria on your recording.
Straight to your inbox, same day.
Projects for clients are delivered to their inbox on the same day as the session. As standard, that's 50 tracks recorded and pre-edited ready for mixing.
