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Victor Vieira–Branco
Victor Vieira-Branco is a vibraphonist, composer, and improviser based in Philadelphia, PA after spending much of his life in and around São Paulo, Brazil.
Currently, he leads and writes for Bark Culture, a trio featuring bassist John Moran and drummer Joey Sullivan. The trio has since received acclaim for it’s debut Warm Wisdom by Hank Shteamer, listing it as the debut release of 2024, as well as landing a spot on Best Jazz on Bandcamp September 2024. In support of the release, the trio performed over 20 shows across the United States in the Fall of then same year.
While Bark Culture is his main vehicle as a composer, his performance work includes working with Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra, Chad Taylor Quintet and Daniel Villarreal Trio among others. He is also a member of Philadelphia’s longest-standing artist-run gallery, Vox Populi, where he curates and presents an improvised music series World Again.
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Victor Vieira–Branco's Bark Culture: The Giant Is Awkward
by Glenn Astarita
Vibraphonist and composer Victor Vieira-Branco has been quietly building something with Bark Culture since 2021, and the Philadelphia-based quartet is no longer content to keep it quiet. The Giant Is Awkward is the group's second album, expanding the core trio of Vieira-Branco, double bassist John Moran, and drummer Joey Sullivan with the addition of pianist and composer Sam Yulsman. The debut, Warm Wisdom was released on Vieira-Branco's own Temperphantom label in September 2024, accompanied by a 20-date tour through the ...
Continue ReadingChad Taylor: Smoke Shifter
by Carl Medsker
Smoke Shifter leans toward tradition, which is perhaps a bit surprising given the exploratory, cutting-edge music previously produced by everyone in this quintet. Led by master percussionist Chad Taylor, the album is a diverse program of well-crafted, contemporary songs performed by an egalitarian collective. Taylor co-founded the Chicago Underground bands with Rob Mazurek, celebrated Albert Ayler with Marc Ribot and performs with the Exploding Star Orchestra. Prominent amongst his numerous collaborations is his essential work in James Brandon ...
Continue ReadingBark Culture At Solar Myth
by Carl Medsker
Bark Culture Solar Myth Philadelphia, PAAugust 21, 2025 Midway through an extended road trip, Bark Culture returned to Solar Myth in their hometown of Philadelphia for an evening, taking the stage before a standing room only audience. Formed in 2021, Bark Culture is comprised of Brazilian ex-pat Victor Vieira--Branco on vibraphone, Joey Sullivan on percussion, John Moran on bass and recent addition Sam Yulsman on piano. The enthusiastic response to the opening introductions suggested a ...
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Victor Vieira–Branco
Instrument: Vibraphone
