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.​​​​​
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​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
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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.
