Bossa Nova, Samba and Brazilian Jazz with Mario

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Bossa Nova, Samba and Brazilian Jazz with Mario

Mario is a London-based Bossa Nova, Samba And Brazilian Jazz guitar player and singer that has over fifteen years of professional experience.
Going through his Brazilian rhythmic roots, he brings a repertoire which dates back the beginning of 20th century until now, bringing to the dancers and lovers of Brazilian music, a mix of jazz and popular, modern and groovy sounds.

About Mario:

Mario is a graduate of the Free University of Music in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Whilst there he studied with musicians such as: Olmir Stocker, Roberto Sion and Roberto Bomilcar (pianist who played with Frank Sinatra during his visit to Brazil).

Mario has worked alongside the trombonist Itacir Bocato, guitarist Renato Consorte, and other big names from the São Paulo music scene.

His study focusses on the development of an instrumental music repertoire; inspired by the greats of Jazz and Bossa Nova.

In addition to developing new arrangements of music by enshrined Brazilian artists as Tom Jobim, Paulo Moura, and João Donato, in recent years he has been focussing to reinterpretations of Samba Jazz – a music that emerged in Rio de Janeiro in the 50s and was pioneered by musicians like Luiz Eça, Tamba Trio, Edson Machado, among others.

Their repertoire was based on Brazilian standards with more sophisticated harmonies, inspired on the post-Bossa Nova movement.

Recently, he travelled to Europe to expand his research, and since moving to London, he has been performing alongside musicians such as: Jean Toussaint, Liam Noble, Roberto Manzin, Ricardo dos Santos, Anselmo Neto, and Filó Machado.

Line-up

Mario on Acoustic Guitar & Voice

Extra Line-up(s)

Apart from performing as a solo musician, Mario is also available as a duo, trio and quartet, upon request.
DUO: Acoustic Guitar & Voice; Percussion
TRIO: Acoustic Guitar & Voice; Percussion; Sax
TRIO: Acoustic Guitar & Voice; Drums; Bass
QUARTET: Acoustic Guitar & Voice; Drums; Bass;Sax

Also included

AER Amplifier and Mic

Location

South East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, North East, North West.

Previous Clients

Since moving to London Mario has been playing in events, festivals, hotels and music venues such as Ronnie Scott's, Pizza Express, Charlie Wright's, Toulouse Lautrec, Rich Mix, Jazzlive at the Crypt, Mau Mau Bar, Jazz Cafe, The House of St Barnabas, Boisdale Jazz Club, Primo Bar, Bermondsey Arts Club, Cafe Boheme, Floripa London.