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Manoel Cruz

Born: July 9, 1968

The Essence of Brazilian Jazz with a Global Touch

Manoel Cruz is a prominent figure in Brazilian instrumental music, widely recognized for his mastery as a bassist, composer, arranger, and producer. Based in São Paulo, his artistry seamlessly fuses the refined techniques of contemporary jazz with the rhythmic richness of regional Brazilian sounds, ranging from baião and maracatu to samba and forró.

With a career spanning decades, Manoel has consolidated his reputation both as a highly sought-after sideman for Brazilian icons—such as Adylson Godoy, Pery Ribeiro, and Moacyr Franco—and as a prestigious solo artist with international reach.

Manoel’s evolution is marked by several landmark albums:

Kuanza Sul

By Manoel Cruz

Label: 88 Major Studio label
Released: 2026
Track listing: Kuanza Sul

Navegante

By Manoel Cruz

Label: 88 Major Studio label
Released: 2026
Track listing: Navegante

Kuanza Sul

October 2, 2026

Album: Kuanza Sul
By Manoel Cruz
Label: 88 Major Studio label
Released: 2026
Duration: 05:29

Navegante

May 18, 2026

Album: Navegante
By Manoel Cruz
Label: 88 Major Studio label
Released: 2026
Duration: 6:57

Leonardinho

By Gabriel Rosati

Label: 88 Major Studio Label
Released: 2025
Track listing: Ciccio; Anaheim Hills; Running Falling; Dias Felizes; Leonardinho; Brazilian Blues; Santy; Cabella Hugs

Leonardinho

August 16, 2025

Album: Leonardinho
By Gabriel Rosati
Label: 88 Major Studio Label
Released: 2025
Duration: 05:56

Quijingue Impressions

By Manoel Cruz

Label: 88 Major Studio Label
Released: 2021
Track listing: 1 - Quijingue Impressions

Quijingue Impressions

September 13, 2021

Album: Quijingue Impressions
By Manoel Cruz
Label: 88 Major Studio Label
Released: 2021
Duration: 07:12

Blueteko

By Manoel Cruz

Label: 88 Major Studio Label
Released: 2020
Track listing: Blueteko