Born in Madrid, Álvaro began studying classical piano at a young age. In 2012, he moved to Nepal to teach at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, collaborating with Hindustani musicians. Subsequently, he received scholarships to study at the Conservatori del Liceu in Barcelona and participated in an exchange program with the University of North Texas. Since his debut album in 2019, “Specious Present”, Álvaro has released three more albums as a leader for record labels like Sunnyside Records and Fresh Sound New Talent, featuring notable collaborations with musicians such as Barry Altschul, Tony Malaby, John Hébert, and Kresten Osgood. In 2020, he was awarded a full scholarship to study at the Manhattan School of Music, where he completed a Master in Jazz Studies under Aaron Parks. Álvaro’s influences include Ornette Coleman, Paul Bley, Brahms, and Isaac Albéniz, and his music blends post-bop and improvisation, drawing from elements of Spanish folklore and his strong classical music background.