Musical mastermind Ibatabros releases his
infectious new anthem 'Travelling In Time'

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From the multifaceted Bolivian born Japanese and Norman-Brithish descent. creator Ibatabros, comes this remarkable alt-country rock new track "Travelling In Time" - a reflective single that captures the essence of his enchanting life journey through the guise of incessant country
melodies and that undeniable nostalgia sound. Recorded at his own studio, the song had been brewing in his mind for
years before gradually coming to life. Starting with an acoustic guitar foundation, Ibatabros meticulously added drums,
bass, guitars and percussion, playing every instrument himself - a method he has perfected over the past 20 years. With
lyrics inspired by personal growth and experiences, "Travelling In Time" offers an intimate glimpse into his world, with
the final mixing and mastering expertly handled by producer Matty Harris in California and co-produced by Ibatabros -
certainly not one to miss out on.
Known professionally as Ibatabros, José Ibata is a celebrated multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer with a
dynamic career spanning genres and continents. Born in La Paz, Bolivia, José began his musical journey on drums at
the age of nine before moving to the UK, where he transitioned to electric bass and vocals. Trained by renowned multi-
instrumentalist Winston Ingran, José mastered the electric and double bass, alongside guitars, keyboards, and drums.
Jose has played and collaborated with a vast array of legendary artists such as Basement Jaxx, Raphael Ravenscroft,
Brian Turrington, Tony Franklin, Stu Hamer, and Lez Warner. He founded the critically acclaimed Latin fusion band
Bolivar UK, which made significant waves on the UK Latin scene with performances at iconic venues, including
Glastonbury Festival, and recordings at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Their track “Merengue,” remixed by
Basement Jaxx, became a huge UK hit. As a solo artist under the name Ibatabros, José explores a broad spectrum of
new musical directions, blending Latin rhythms with rock, jazz, funk, and world music influences. His teaching and
workshops in the UK, Spain, and Bolivia have made him a respected mentor, and he continues to push towards new
boundaries at his Ibatabros Studios, where he produces and records across a diverse musical spectrum.

Influences
JJ Cale, Tom Petty, Yes, Glenn Hughes, Whitesnake, Grand Funk Railroad, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck,
Eric Clapton, Ketama, The Beatles, Sheryl Crow, Johnny Winter, Stanley Clarke, Robin Trower, Lee
Ritenour, Wishbone Ash, Joni Mitchel, Joe Sample, Rod Stewart, Blue Öyster Cult, Cactus, Cream, Earth
Wind & Fire

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Your Next Alt-Rock Obsession: Ibatabros’ Pure Musical Euphoria – ‘Traveling in Time’

Jose Ibata, performing as “Ibatabros,” is a versatile producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose talent has drawn collaborations with industry legends. His impressive portfolio includes work with saxophone icon Raphael Ravenscroft, bass virtuoso Michael Manring, and guitar maestro Bernie Holland. Working alongside respected artists like Nick Heyward and Tony Franklin, Ibata has established himself as a sought-after musical force. His ability to seamlessly navigate different musical roles and collaborate with diverse talents showcases his exceptional musicianship and adaptability in the industry.

Ibatabros’ “Traveling in Time” is an instant mood-lifter that wastes no time getting down to business. The moment those retro guitar riffs and head-banging beats kick in, you know you’re in for something special. When the vocals by Ibatabros join the party, it’s like finding that missing puzzle piece – crisp, energetic, and perfectly matched to the instrumentals.

But hold onto your hats for the 1:45 mark – that’s where the magic really happens. The guitar riffs explode into this intense bloom while the chorus kicks in, and it hits you like that first ray of sunshine after a storm. I literally caught myself saying “WOW!” out loud. It’s pure cinematic gold from there on out, pulling you deeper into its musical web.

This isn’t your typical country-inspired alt-rock track – it’s packed with little surprises that keep you grinning and tapping your feet throughout. That minute-long guitar solo in the second half is pure summer bliss that sends you straight to paradise.

The whole track by Ibatabros is built around this beautiful theme of self-discovery and personal growth. The way they use “Here We Go” as this uplifting mantra is genius – it’s like a battle cry for anyone facing life’s challenges. You can hear the journey in every note, from those initial riffs to the soaring choruses.

Sinusoidal Music!

Sinusoidal Music

["City Limits", 10/11/88]

[Bolivar UK]. - "...Unique among Latino bands in this country, perhaps even in Europe."

["THE GUARDIAN", 30/8/89]

Elsewhere on the Fringe [Edinburgh Festival] the Bolivar UK Latin Band, at the opposite end of the musical spectrum, aim their comparatively ultramodern sound at the hips. And also hit home. Describing their sound as originating from Venezuela, Colombia and the Latin Triangles [i.e. New York Miami and Havana] these eight musicians from Bolivia, Colombia, Poland, London and Fife Scotland are "The Epitome of pan Global electicism.
THE HOT STUFF OF DEEP AFRICANA INFLUENCES, HEAVY PULSATING BEATS, STEAMS THROUGH THEIR TRADITIONAL LATIN RHYTHM WILE BRITISH JAZZ, INCLUDING SOME EXCELLENT ALTO SAX.  ADDS ANOTHER EUPHORIC ACCENT TO THE SWIRL."

[Gazette Darlington Evening ,08/03/89]

Budding young musicians in Darlington were today being given expert advice on how to create a lively South American beat.For the nine -piece band Bolivar UK headed workshops at Darlington Arts Centre during a visit to the town.The band play infectious dance music, mixing lively salsa rhythms with a hint of jazz.
The line-up, consisting of two guitarists, two saxophonists and three percussionists were taking to the stage at the Vane Terrace centre at 8pm following two days of workshops with local schoolchildren.The Gazette were on hand to capture on film the youngsters from through-out the borough being put through their musical paces by the group.

[EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 1989}

Bolivar UK by; Robertson Close, Tv. Channel 4

Contrary to popular belief, the Ibata Brothers do not run a crime sindicate in downtown La Paz, but front an exciting Latin dance band playing a combination of Jazz/salsa, merengue and other latin rhytms.Bolivar UK, a 10 piece outfit and habitues of the London Latin Scene,have brought their distinctive an vibrant music to Edinburgh for the entire festival.

[PLAYHOUSE EDINBURGH 1989]

Bolivar UK band at the opposite end of the musical spectrum, aim their comparatively ultramodern salsa sound at the hips and also Hit home, Describing their sound as originating from Venezuela, Colombia and the Latin triangles (i.e. NEW YORK MIAMI and the HAVANA)
These eight musicians from Bolivia, Colombia, Poland, London and Fife (Scotland) are the epitome of Pan-Global eclecticism.
The hot stuff of deep African influences, heavy pulsating beats, streams through their traditional Latin rhythm while British Jazz, including some excellent alto sax, adds another euphoric accent to the swirl.

[Stan Wooley Jazz Journal International -1989]

Various

Samba con Salsa (Wave records 31) 

Bolivar UK is one of the newer bands on the UK Latin scene and their Merengue is the most exciting track on the album.Once again, a guest Trumpeter is involved, this time Stu Hamer, who at one time graced the brass section of a Dizzy Gillespie big band and so is no stranger to the Latin beat. 

[GLASTONBURY   FESTIVAL 1990]

The emergence up and down the country of a number of popular and busy bands playing Latin music has been one of the features of the UK's live Scene in the last ten years. Brothers Jose and Rolando Ibata have one of the most exiting of these groups, Bolivar UK. Since 1984 Bolivar UK have received extraordinarily Good Reviews from all over the country. Their sound is a mixture of bepop and Jazz, recalling the age of the Mambo and brilliant performers in New York like Tito Puente and Ruben Blades. At the heart of Bolivar UK  is the wicked percussion, the pulse of Afro-Latin music, woven brilliantly with Jose Ibata's rhythmic bass and Christian Vaughan'n authentic Latino piano style. A ten piece of supreme danceability and Class.

[Maria McKee "London Music Magazine"  04/1991]

"ORANGE" London west Kensington

Bolivar UK caress you into submission; Theirs is a musically seductive approach. Very much to the fore are Bill Bland on Congas and Oscar Ruiz on Timbales, who add classy touches to the work of Brent Keefe on Drums.
Just as soothing is the Voice of Leader Jose Ibata, who sings as if recolling happier days in his native Bolivia.The ORANGE audience  added an essential ingredient to the evening.

[Keith Greenhalf  British Modern Jazz from 1940s Onwards... - 2010]

Trumpeter Stu Hamer is the brother of trumpet player Ian Hamer.
 I can find no biographical information of any significance. In his teens, like his brother he played in the band run by their mother Mary Daly Hamer in the Merseyside area. His only record available in the UK is a 1967 session with the Joe Harriott Quintet that proves him to be a superb trumpeter in the classic bebop style.
In the late 1950s he was playing in Germany and appeared on a couple of record dates:
June 23rd, 1958 An eleven piece band including Zoot Sims and Kenny Clarke - recorded somewhere in Germany...
September 29th, 1959 This was a twelve piece band of mostly German musicians and they recorded one title in Berlin...
Joe Harriott Quintet - June 20th, 1967 (Melodisc SLP12-150)
Joe Harriott (as), Stu Hamer (tp), Pat Smythe (p), Coleridge Goode (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Tuesday Morning Swing*/A Time For Love*/The Rake*/Blues In C*/Shepherd's Serenade*/Polka Dots And Moonbeams*/Strollin' South*/Just Goofin'*/Count Twelve. (*Cadillac CD - Joe Harriott Quintet Swings High)
On November 7th, 1968 the Dizzy Gillespie Reunion Big Band played a 20th and 30th anniversary concert in Berlin.
The five piece trumpet section included Dizzy Gillespie, Dizzy Reece and Stu Hamer and the record was issued on the German label MPS...
c1968 the Dizzy Gillespie and his Orchestra played a another concert in Europe, probably Italy.
The five piece trumpet section included Gillespie, Reece and Hamer and the band recorded one title which was issued on an Italian label...
Keith Greenhalf adds the following:
"He played with a latin group called 'Bolivar UK  '[Ibatabros}around the 1984/87 period and appears on one title with them from a cd recorded at the Bass Clef Studio over the club in probably 1986. That title is 'Merengue' and the cd sleeve says he appears as a special guest. He seems to have played regularly with them in this period. The cd is called 'Samba con Salsa' on Bass clef 31".
Stu is Featured on Tostao Live at myspace.com/ibatabros Mp3 ,Awesome trumpet Solo!

Ibatabros Band - Festijazz - 2012, 2015, 2016

Ibatabros at the Festijazz 2015 UMSA,Bassist, guitarist and producer Jose Ibata (Ibatabros),who lives in the UK, brings together their talents to explore.
World Music; Ibata has formed his group "Bolivar UK" in which participated notable English musicians like the legendary:
Stu Hamer [Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Harriott Quintet, Bolivar UK]
Geoff Dunn [Bob Dylan, Tom Jones, Jony Mitchel, Elvis Costello, Procol Harum, Incognito, Jimmy Page, Bolivar UK]
Paul Taylor [This superb player has played for Snowboy,The Mingus Big Band, Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath, Loose Tubes, The Pogues, 3 Mustaphas 3, Roberto Pla's Latin Ensemble, The Yiddish Twist Orchestra]
Pete Eckford [Steven Wilson, Bolivar UK, La Clave, Jazz Jamaica, Grupo X]
Christian Vaughan [Christian Vaughan is a jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader. Having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with First Class Honours in 1994, Christian played at Glastonbury in 1990 with London-based Latin band Bolivar UK and at Ronnie Scott's later the same year with his own jazz trio. He directed a BBC1 TV show band on Johnny Vaughan Tonight in 2002. ]
Sid Gauld [Incognito, Bolivar UK, Dave Stewart, Paul Weller, The Cure, Tom Jones] and many more world class European musicians etc. Ibata has developed musical projects in Bolivia.

Ibatabros Band at the Juntucha',s 3 days of live Metal Festival 2016, 2017

Ibatabros - with: Kohei Watanabe [Japanese Artist]

Ibatabros - feature on Wayra Japon Andes [Japanese group], New CD 2016