Alvaro Yanez

Alvaro Yanez is a multi-percussionist who was born in Santiago, Chile, and studied percussion at the University of Chile and at the Superior Music Conservatory of Barcelona, Spain. He has performed throughout South America and Canada with numerous orchestras, ensembles, and bands in styles ranging from ethnic to classical and Latin to jazz.  In addition to Alvaro’s musical knowledge, skill and diversity, his sensitive listening, finesse, and gentle spirit elevate any performance lucky enough to include him.