Roger is a highly accomplished and in demand pianist who is well versed in jazz but can also turn his hand to most musical styles. He has performed regularly at many of Londons finest hotels including The Savoy, Claridges, The Dorchester and The Lanesborough to name a few. He is also a member of several jazz bands and also plays keys for the widely regarded Abba tribute, ‘Abba Chique’.

Recent gigs have seen Sam playing with a veritable who’s who of UK jazz, including the Hot Club of Jupiter, Draw by Four, Perpetual Motion Machine, Karen Street’s quartet, The Clock Winders, Shirley Smart’s quartet, Georgia Mancio, Simon Spillett, Sammy Mayne, and many more.

He’s played at the Albert Hall, toured Australia with Grammy nominated pianist Judy Carmichael, frequently performs at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club and recently toured the UK with singer Nina Clark playing the music of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass.

Beginning his career in Venezuela, Aleph recorded as a session guitarist with Simon Diaz, Cecelia Toth and Maria Rivas. In the UK, he has recorded with Andy Watts Quartet, worked with Frank Ocean and Elton John and was the guitar and singing coach for Simon Bird in ‘The Inbetweeners 2’ movie. 

Currently Aleph is working with award winning jazz singer Georgia Cecil, recording guitars on her latest album and performing in her live band at renowned venues, notably Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, Soho.