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Diego Figueiredo
With a variety of work already released, Diego is doing shows on the most important stages around the world enchanting and charming the public wherever he goes with his unique touch. Diego Figueiredo was born in Franca, Brazil, in 1980, and at the age of 4, he used to strike poses carrying his small guitar. At six, he got a mandolin, which was kept in a very special place in his house. Diego played many instruments before choosing the electric guitar when he was twelve, playing in theaters and local pubs, revealing the great art of improvising and harmonizing. At 15, he conquered theaters and nightclubs in many different Brazilian states, playing solo or with renowned musicians. For some years he joined different bands, like Banda Gênese and Squema Seis from Brasília, where he lived for a while. He has studied classical guitar, Brazilian Popular Music and jazz in conservatories in Franca, Ribeirão Preto and Tatuí. In 1999, he won first place in a contest in South America, when he was awarded a scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music, and when he got all judges amazed with his particular style. In June 2001, Diego Figueiredo conquered second place in VISA Prize of Instrumental Brazilian Popular Music, receiving high praise from the judges. He was finalist for the ICATU HARTFORD Prize in Rio de Janeiro and was praised by the judges. Nowadays he accompanies the singer and songwriter Belchior in tours around Brazil and abroad
I Love Samba
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: I Love Samba; Brazilian Batacuda; Nanina; Breeze; Echoes of Manhattan; African Soul; Samba
pra Bonfa; Marinero; Funny Juggler; Ipanema Dream; Little Moon; Baiozinho; Random.
Diego Figueiredo: I Love Samba
by Jack Bowers
One upside to Brazilian-born guitarist Diego Figueiredo's latest album, I Love Samba, is that the title says it all. In case you are unfamiliar with Figueiredo, you should know that he not only loves samba, he also plays samba--quite well--and has entertained audiences in more than sixty countries around the world doing exactly that. And while ...
Tom Harrell, Michael Dease, Eric Jacobson, Caity Gyorgy and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Tom Harrell, Michael Dease, Eric Jacobson, Caity Gyorgy, Shelly Berg, Thom Rotella, Danny Jonokuchi, Bevan Manson, Wayne Escoffery, Jonathan Powell, Emmet Cohen, Hyeseon Hong, Warren Wolf, The Crew, Ben Wolfe, Christopher Parnis, Diego Fugueiredo, Zack Foey, Michael O'Neill, City Of Four and more. Playlist Tom Harrell “Chalcedon" from ...
45th Annual Tri-C JazzFest
by C. Andrew Hovan
45th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Playhouse Square Cleveland, Ohio June 20-22, 2024 It has become somewhat of a reoccurring quip on social media to lament that so many so-called jazz festivals have booked acts that stray far from the jazz genre to keep these events afloat financially. Cleveland's Tri-C JazzFest has certainly ...
Cyrille Aimée: Music Flows From Within
by Scott Lichtman
Renowned vocalist Cyrille Aimée possesses a wholly unique sound. Certainly, it is based on her voice timbre but also reflects her approach to music. She is equally adept at jazz standards and pop-jazz. She can swing and scat on cue, then shift to high tech sound loops. Songs in English, French and Spanish are delivered with ...
The Art Of The Duo Personified
The jazz duo is the ultimate musical challenge. With just two musicians on stage, there is no coasting allowed. You're either doubling on the melody, listening intently to anticipate how to respond to the other player's solo, comping behind him—or all of the above. That fine art was in the spotlight at the 42nd edition of ...
Follow the Signs
Label: Arbors Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Follow the Signs; Infinite; Dear John; Delicate Samba; Jobim Forever; Misty; Our Friends;
Samba in New Orleans; My Home; Five Times; Sobre as Aguas; Imagination.
Diego Figueiredo: Follow the Signs
by Edward Blanco
Grammy-nominated Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo is considered to be one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world. A classically-trained musician influenced by Brazilian masters Joao Gilberto and Baden Powell, he has also integrated the styles of American guitarists George Benson, Pat Metheny and the great Joe Pass into his playing. Figueiredo has recorded almost thirty ...
Diego Figuieredo: Follow the Signs
by Jack Bowers
Latin allure, anyone? Follow the Signs is a wonderful salute by guitarist Diego Figueiredo to the sunny and rhythmic music of Brazil, comprising an album of themes much like those he came of age listening to in his hometown of Franca, about four hours north of Sao Paulo. To carry out his plan, Figueiredo amplifies his ...
