| Credits: They don't get more authentic than this! Superb authentic South American Flamenco and Bossa Nova Guitarist available as a soloist or as a duet. Ideal for informal events particularly where a singing is needed. Style: Singing and/or instrumental South / Latin American, Brazilian, Jazz & Bossa-Nova styles. Solo or Duet. Training:He is a music graduate from UNICAMP (University of Campinas, Sao Paulo - Brazil). Recording work:He has released 2 CD's recently, - the second being a joint project with Jose Roberto Bertrami, Roberto Menescal and Toninho Horta | 
Biography: Living currently in London, this Brazilian guitarist has played in restaurants and hotels all over Europe and South America. He is a graduate of a Brazilian music University, who has played and recorded with significant Bossa-Nova musicians. Being base in London since 2003, he teaches guitar and singing and performs regularly in many venues in the capital. He plays and sings and weddings and other functions all over the south of England. He has a friendly, approachable personality and is particularly suited to informal events such as Christmas, Anniversary and Birthday parties. Playing Experience:In his work, he combines a classical musical training with a deep love and knowledge of Brazilian Popular Music. He has also worked extensively with theatre groups, and has worked as the music director on many shows, (see photos below) including a show commemorating 500 years of the Discovery of Brazil, which was sponsored by Rio de Janeiro's Town Hall, in 2000. Music Collaborations:He has conducted and made arrangements for successful choirs in Brazil for many years and has accompanied many famous Brazilians musicians. Community Work / Projects:He has worked with musical projects for drug dependant children in poor communities in Rio de Janeiro and has recorded many CDs with his own work as a performer and composer. Thank You Letters:"He was great. Arrived on time, looked cool, played well. Nice repertoire. Did everything I'd asked of him. Also a thoroughly nice chap." (Mrs Bennet, Wedding, Sept. 2005) UK Performing Experience:Includes regular appearances at many well-known clubs and restaurants including all over Europe including The Barbican Centre, UK (with a band), 606 Club, Blue Note (Valencia), Favela Chic (Paris). |
Sample Repertoire: | The girl from IpanemaMas que nadaDesafinadoOne note sambaOnce I loveJet samba (Samba do Aviao) | Manha de carnavalAlfieFool on the HillYou are the sunshine of my lifeOye como va, AquarelaI'll say a little prayer for you |
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