Biography
In Brazil, they know something about great grooves and guitar players, and in Chico Pinheiro, the two have come together in dramatic fashion. This young Sao Paulo native has set the Brazilian music scene alight with a glorious synthesis of bossa and jazz that moves the idiom onward from the towering achievements of artists like Joyce and Baden Powell. His European itinerary this spring includes collaborations with Brad Mehldau, a measure of his growing reputation in the jazz world, where his quicksilver phrasing and sophisticated harmony allied to an authentic carioca style is winning him many admirers.
Back home, he is equally acclaimed by musicians from right across spectrum, working with leading singers like Ed Motta and Dori Caymmi, his fertile imagination finding new inspiration in Brazil�s rich trove of omnipresent rhythms that keep time for every ritual, from religion to futbol.
He sings too, in a sotto voce style that evokes the hushed intimacy of Joao Gilberto and Chet Baker, further evidence if it were needed, that here is a musician with something new and original to add to the great love affair between Brazil and jazz.
Chico’s next album will be released in the spring of 2010, with special guests Diane Reeves and Bob Mintzer.
"When I first heard Chico Pinheiro I was instantly struck by his great virtuosity, not only as a musician but also as a composer and arranger. I pray that his talent and inspiration will keep growing and may continue to inspire and guide the next generation."
MOACIR SANTOS
" I've been appreciating Chico's work for a long time and I'm a huge fan, there's no one around doing what he does. "
CESAR CAMARGO MARIANO
"...Chico Pinheiro is the perfect example of a bright new talent on the horizon, clearly proving people wrong who've claimed that nobody interesting has emerged on the scene since my generation."
EDU LOBO
CONTACT :
jacques@iracema.art.br
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Instrumentation
Chico Pinheiro : guitars and voice
Luciana Alves : voice
Fabio Torres : piano
Marcelo Mariano : bass
Edu Ribeiro : drums
Discography
Chico Pinheiro and Anthony Wilson
NOVA
Buriti - 2007
Chico Pinheiro
CHICO PINHEIRO
Biscoito Fino - 2005
Chico Pinheiro
MEIA NOITE - MEIO DIA
Art Music/Sony Music - 2003
Selected Discography :
Jose Miguel Wisnik - Sao Paulo Rio
Thiago Espirito Santo - Thiago Espirito Santo
Edu Ribeiro - Ja to te esperando
Danilo Caymmi - O Patriota
Ivan Lins and Charito- Non Stop Brazil (Japan Grammy Winner, Best Brazilian Jazz Album)
Braguinha Songbook - Almir Chediak
Fleurine - San Francisco
Swami Jr - Outra Praia
Nelson Motta - Sintonia Fina
Chico Cesar - De uns tempos pra ca - ao Vivo
Mary Fettig ( Stan Kenton) - Mary Fettig
Jair Oliveira - 3.1
Jair Oliveira - Outro
Jair Oliveira - Disritmia
Luciana mello - Assim Que se Faz
Luciana Mello - L.M.
Luciana Mello - Olha pra mim
Pedro Mariano - Intuicao
Pedro Mariano - Voz no Ouvido
Jair Rodrigues - 500 anos de Folia
Jair Rodrigues - 500 anos de Folia - vol 2
Alex Buck - Alex Buck
Ana Cascardo - Esta noite vai ter sol
Links
| Iracema Music Prod. (agent) |
| Official My Space |
| Official Web Site |