Jazz Articles about Henrique Mota

About Henrique Mota

Radio & Podcasts

The HII Trio, Ray Russell, T Square, Usein Bekirov, Aziza Mutafa Zadeh and Chick Corea

by Len Davis
October 13, 2026

This week, we explore a diverse mix of new music and fusion, opening with Brazilian drummer Igor Willcox and the HII Trio, followed by British guitarist Ray Russell featuring Simon Phillips and Japanese fusion legends T Square with Voyage . Belgian progressive outfit The Wrong Object bring us their newest work, while Go Go Penguin deliver something fresh with their new EP We hear bassist Ross Valory paying tribute to the influence of Carlos Santana, before Architects Of Sound takes to ...

Album Review

Henrique Mota Trio: É Pra Jazz

Read "É Pra Jazz" reviewed by Troy Dostert

by Troy Dostert
March 5, 2024

Fusing the Brazilian rhythms of São Paulo with the feel of modern jazz, pianist Henrique Mota offers seven enticing cuts on his latest trio release, É Pra Jazz. With the top-shelf contributions of his bandmates, bassist Iury Batista and drummer Cuca Teixeira, not to mention a couple of esteemed guests, bassist Thiago Espirito Santo and saxophonist Cássio Ferreira, Mota has assembled a winning team for this album, and the resulting music is both joyful and exuberant. The opening ...