Articles by Samuel Quinto FRSA
André Peloso: A promising Brazilian guitarist and educator
by Samuel Quinto FRSA
André Peloso, one of the most prominent guitarists in the current Brazilian jazz scene, tells us a little about his career as a composer. He also lets us know more about his musical influences and what it was like to record his successful album Na Escuta (Self Produced, 2018). All About Jazz: Recently your music was featured on the track of the day here at All About Jazz. Talk a little bit about this song. André ...
Continue ReadingFábio Torres: The Making of Modern Brazilian Jazz
by Samuel Quinto FRSA
When such a vast style as Latin Jazz is explored by musicians of various nationalities, when rhythmic elements are combined, when a portion of good taste and brilliance is added to this mixture, the result could not be different: The Making of Modern Brazilian Jazz. Fabio Torres is a great example of all this. With Trio Corrente he has sought nothing less than excellence in composition and interpretation. A result that led him to win the Grammy Award ...
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