Ismael Nascimento

Ismael Nascimento is a Brazilian guitarist, composer, and educator influenced by both Brazilian guitar traditions and contemporary jazz. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Studio/Jazz Guitar from the University of Southern California, a Master's in Classical Guitar from São Paulo State University (UNESP), and currently serves as Professor of Music at the State University of Amapá. He has performed at festivals including the Amazonas Green Jazz Festival and the Amapá Jazz Festival.

His honors include First Prize at the Wilson Center Guitar Festival (USA) and Third Prize at the Jarek Śmietana International Jazz Guitar Competition (Poland). In 2026, he released his debut album, Ciclos, seven original compositions exploring the connections between Brazilian music and contemporary jazz.

Awards

2025 — 3rd Prize, 6th International Jarek Śmietana Jazz Guitar Competition (Poland)
2024 — Finalist, Yamaha Guitar Fun Festival (Brazil), National Competition
2023 — 1st Place, Yamaha Samba & Guitar Festival (Brazil), National Competition
2020 — 1st Place (Jazz Category), 8th Annual Wilson Center Guitar Competition (USA)
2020 — Runner-up, Dreamcatcher Guitar Contest, Lee Ritenour (USA)

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