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Sergio Pereira

Born: March 10, 1959

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I started playing acoustic guitar (violao) at the age of 8 years old, influenced by my older brother who played the guitar and helped me with my first chords. I have also been influenced by the music of bossa- nova giants at the time such as Joao Gilberto, Tom Jobim, Carlos Lyra, Joao Donato, Marcus Valle and many more. Growing up in Rio in the 60’s and 70’s has contributed tremendously to the energy, groove and rhythms reflected in my music today.

Moving to New York in the 80’s has motivated me to, not only continuing playing the guitar, but to further enhance my knowledge of music and the guitar itself, hence I started to study with some of the jazz greats including Chuck Wayne, Sal Salvador, Alex Adrian, Hui Cox and Joe Carter. Since the beginning of the 90’s I have been travelling the world, playing with different bands and at various venues in many different countries in Europe, Africa and elsewhere.

Ali Ryerson, Joey Alexander, David Blake, Douye and more

by Benjamin Boddie
July 23, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Ali Ryerson, Joey Alexander, David Blake, Douye, La Lucha, Antonio Adolfo, Bill Connors, Bria Skonberg, Mike DiRubbo, Ralph Alessi, Paul Carlon, Rik Wright's Fundamental Forces, Charles Tolliver, Nicole Zuraitis, Lisa Rich, Steve Swallow, Bruce Williams, Sylvia Brooks, John Clayton, Will Lyle, Lakecia Benjamin, Emmet Cohen, Bobby Sanabria Big Band, Eliane ...

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by Benjamin Boddie
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Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by The Amstel Jazz Ensemble, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Early Times, Amanda Tosoff, Tobin Mueller & Tomas Martinez, Ardeshir, Zen Zadravec Quintet, Nduduzo Makhathini, Tom Teasley, Conrad Herwig, Seamus Blake, Schapiro 17, Alternative Guitar Summit, Tom Ricci, Tal Mashiach, Jeff Rupert, Ben Patterson, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Carlos Henriquez, Will Lyle, Helen Sung ...

Emmett Cohen, Gunhild Carling, Gregory Golub, Henry Robinett & Sonny Rollins

by Joe Dimino
June 21, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we open the 963rd Episode of Neon Jazz by celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of the legendary Sonny Rollins. The jazz giant passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving behind a towering body of work and a spirit that forever changed the course of ...

Jacques Lesure, Lakecia Benjamin, Emmet Cohen, Carlos Henriquez and more

by Benjamin Boddie
June 3, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jacques Lesure, Lakecia Benjamin, Emmet Cohen, Malene Mortensen & Christian Sands, Vladimir Redzic, Jan Harbeck Quartet, Carlos Henriquez, Charlie Wood, JabFung, Malcolm Strachan, Andrew Moorhead, Altin Sencalar, Russ Spiegel, Javon Jackson, Eva Cortes, Virginia MacDonald, New Jazz Underground, Faye Carol, Chris Hazelton, Ben Markley Big Band, Charles Ruggiero, Billy Childs, ...

ALIVE

By Monika Ryan

Label: Resensitize Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: 1) Every Day 2) Can You Slip Away 3) You Draw Me In 4) This Morning 5) I Would Like To Know 6) Let's Get Away 7) Tonight 8) I’m In It For Love and Happiness 9) I’m Here 10) Beauty All Around 11) In This Moment Forever 12) WayAway 13) Alive

Bossa+

By Sergio Pereira

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: Bossa; Sea of Love; One for Pat; Montgo; Saudades; Desamor; There Will Never Be Another You.

Dexter Moses, Christian Sands, Anne Sajdera, Chris McDonald and more

by Benjamin Boddie
October 2, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Dexter Moses, Christian Sands, Anne Sajdera, Chris McDonald, Ryan Keberle, Leslie Pintchik, Danny Jonokuchi, Misha Tsiganov, David Weiss, Eric Jacobson, Michael Dease, Warren Wolf, Orrin Evans, Emmet Cohen, Tom Harrell, Natalie Jacob, Tracy Yang, Caity Gyorgy, Monika Herzig, Jeff Coffin, Ed Neumeister, Javon Jackson and more. Playlist Dexter ...

Sergio Pereira: Bossa+

by Edward Blanco
August 20, 2024

New York-based Brazilian guitarist/composer and vocalist Sergio Pereira unveils an album of light Brazilian music on Bossa+, continuing his exploration of bossa nova, samba, choro and other Brazilian styles, melding them with an ambient classical jazz sound that is well beyond the familiar traditional music. Proud of his cultural heritage and the impact of music on ...

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by Benjamin Boddie
August 7, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Brian Ho, Louis Hayes, Markus Howell, Ken Peplowski, Win Pongsakorn, Jeff Coffin, Lakecia Benjamin, Josh Lawrence, Clarence Penn, Alan Braufman, Seve Turre, Tim Lin, Tardo Hammer, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Matthew Whitaker, Bobby Broom, Neil Adler, Nancy Erickson Lamont, Judith Owen, John Lee and more. Playlist Brian ...