CalArts Grad Alex Pinto is a guitarist & composer based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia Canada
His music takes inspiration from his mixed heritage, tapping into his Indian and American roots. Pinto completed a Senior Nehru-Fulbright Grant in India in 2013-14, where his work focused on the integration of South Indian Classical music concepts with modern jazz and western improvisation. Prior to living in India, Pinto was based in San Francisco, where he made music with Jeremy Rourke, Magic Fight, The Lawlands and Petejota, plus launched SF Offside, a new jazz and creative music festival with Laura Maguire. In 2008, Pinto was awarded 3rd prize at the Gibson Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition, and was described as the most original guitarist at the competition. Pinto's debut release Inner State, follow up EP All India Permit, and 2016’s Parkside album were loved by his mother.
