Jesse Sadoc

Jessé Sadoc is a trumpeter Brazilian, professor at the School of Music Villa-Lobos and recordings, arrangements and extensive collaborations with various classical and popular musicians. He is a member of the Symphonic Orchestra of the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro and holds a degree in music from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He played for some time in the bands of the singers Ed Motta, Djavan, João Donato, Ginga and João Bosco.

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The bassist Marcelo Mariano was born in São Paulo, SP in September of 1967. Son of the Pianist and arranger Cesar Camargo Mariano and singer Marisa Gata Mansa, always lived with musicians, composers and singers, having the opportunity to base their music choices listening to the best and most important national and international. Very soon he revealed his extreme musicality and his growing admiration for the bass guitar, would consecrate him as one of the most important bass players in Brazil.

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Paulo Calasans

Born in Jundiaí, SP, Paulo Calasans is a self-taught piano musician and considered one of the most respected Brazilian musicians. He played piano and keyboard with Djavan between 1988 and 2001, and he also performed in the production of six albums recorded by Dja in that period. In this video, he talks about what Djavan and he have in common: "We like beautiful sounds." Watch it!

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Charles-Floyd

Born in Chicago, conductor, pianist, and composer Charles Floyd began studying piano at age four, gave his first solo recital at age nine, and by age twenty had been heard in solo recital, chamber music and concerto performances throughout the United States and Spain. His mentors include pianists Joseph Schwartz, the late Aube Tzerko, Howard Karp, Lee Luvisi, and Misha Dichter. As a conductor, he has been heard in concert with more than 500 orchestras since 1991.

William Magalhães

Banda Black Rio are one of the most important Brazilian bands in history. Formed in Rio de Janeiro, 1976, the group pioneered the soul-funk movement in Brazil led by renowned saxophonist Oberdan Magalhães. As global stars of the politically charged Black Rio movement, emerging almost a decade earlier from the Soul Brasileiro genre, BBR brought together Rio’s black funk scene to rally against repression, a conservative record industry and white middle class press, to mobilise disenchanted black B

Larry Dunn

With his funky keyboard playing, Larry helped transform Earth, Wind & Fire into one of the all-time most successful R&B bands in the world, with sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, 6 GRAMMYs, 13 GRAMMY nominations, 4 American Music Awards, 32 Gold & Platinum/Multi-Platinum Records & Albums, a Star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame, induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (2000) and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame (2010) as well as other industry awards.

Daniel Jobim

The son of guitarist Paulo Jobim and the grandson of Antonio Carlos Jobim ... Daniel has recorded and performed alongside artists such as his legendary grandfather Tom Jobim, and other greats such as Dorival Caymmi, João Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Carole Bayer Sager, Donald Fagen, Chico Buarque, Gal Costa, Maria Bethania, Roberto Carlos, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, Stevie Wonder and Sting.

Darryl Jones

Darryl’s career catapulted when he landed the gig with the legendary Miles Davis in the early ‘80s. Jones held down the bass chair in the trumpeter’s band for two years, touring and supplying the bass tracks on Davis’ Decoy and You’re Under Arrest albums. Having Miles Davis’ name on his resume opened up many doors for Darryl, who went on to perform with Sting, Madonna, Herbie Hancock, Peter Gabriel and many others.

Curtis King

Curtis King - singer and songwriter - is an amazing vocalist, with a versitility that is rare. His repertoire includes Pop, R & B, and Jazz, and he has developed a uniqueand personal style of vocalization, a sound that is African and Asian inspired, often using body percussion - creating a world vibe, or a personal language that speaks to so many.

Robert Hebert

"The Mastermind. The Top Dog. The Head Honcho. The Godfather (you're welcome, Robert). Those are just some titles that have been thrown around for Robert the past three years. He's one man who's done the work of twenty people, while holding me accountable for my roles the whole way. Robert and I did “prep” work for Legacy & Alchemy almost a year before solidifying our direction. The recordings have taken almost 2 years. -- Alexandra Jackson

Teo Lima

Teo Lima (Teófilo Pereira Lima) (Maceio, AL, December 28, 1948) is a drummer, producer and Brazilian composer. He began playing trumpet, before migrating to the drums, its main instrument. In the early 1970s, he played with Djavan. Even in the 1970s formed, with Sizão Machado and Luiz Avellar Band Sururu Capote, who accompanied Djavan.

Armando Marcal

Brazilian born percussionist (b. 1956), son of Mestre Marçaland grandson of Armando Vieira Marçal. Sometimes credited as Marcalzinho (Zinho is Brazilian slang for guy, fellow or chap). Not to be mistaken for his father, Marçal, also percussionist, that played with Luna (11) and Elizeu from 50s to 80s. He started playing on sessions at 16, and in the 70s played on Paulinho Da Viola's band.

Al McKay

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1948, Al McKay grew up to be a successful guitarist. In 1972, he joined Earth, Wind & Fire, becoming a core member of the band as its mix of pop and R&B melodies started to reach audiences. After years of success, he left the group in 1980. A five-time Grammy Award winner, McKay has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Orquestra Atlantica

Marcelo Martins was born in Niterói, saxophonist, flutist and arranger Marcelo Martins began his flute studies at age eight in the Institute Orchestra Abel, in Niterói. In 1989, he was invited by singer and songwriter Djavan to join his band, participating in the recording and six artist albums tour. In 1999, he participated in the North American tour of the singer and composer Gilberto Gil and integrated Vittor Santos Orchestra.

Pretinho da Serrinha

Angelo Vítor Simplicio da Silva, known as Pretinho Serrinha. In 2013, at the age of 34, he founded his band, Black + 1 Trio, and it became a revelation. Everything happened so fast that Pretinho sometimes cannot believe it. That June, came the album Black Trio + 1.

Ricardo Silveira

Ricardo Silveira is a professional musician since 1976, playing live and in the studio with great names of Brazilian and international music. His name is present in the technical specifications of hundreds of disks as a musician, arranger, producer, or even musical director. And in 2014, his first album, "Good to Play" (Polygram), complete 30 years of launch.

Robertinho Silva

ROBERTINHO SILVA, is without a doubt one of the most significant Brazilian artists of the last decades. His art is to play the drums. Since the start of his career, in the late 60's until today he participates on recordings and plays in concerts of some greatest national and international artists, besides recordings of his own, performances of his groups and workshops on Brazilian rhythms all over the world.

Chris Walker

Urban contemporary vocalist Chris Walker spent his childhood in Houston, playing gospel music. He moved to New York City, where he became Ornette Coleman's bass player for two and a half years. Walker then toured with Regina Belle, where he soon became musical director. When Belle noticed his fine voice, she gradually worked his vocals into her act; Chris Walker credits her for teaching him to find his voice.

Larry Willams

Grammy-nominated producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist Larry Williams has performed, co-produced and toured with the greatest musical artists on some of the best-sellling albums and films in music history for over 35 years. Having studied classical and jazz on a scholarship at Indiana University, he is known for his proficiency on both keyboards and woodwinds (saxes, flutes and clarinet)