Trio Brasileiro
is a contemporary Brazilian Jazz ensemble which performs both original compositions and fresh interpretations of Brazilian classics from composers including Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Sérgio Santos, Chico Buarque and Hermeto Pascoal. The Trio also presents the music of legendary guitarists from Garôto to Rafael Rabello.
TRIO BRASILEIRO features the same rhythm section as Quarteto Moderno:
Richard Boukas guitar, vocals, composer-arranger
Gustavo Amarante electric bass
Maurício Zottarelli drums, percussion
The creative agility and openness of the trio format (including Boukas's vocals in Portuguese and scatsinging) is explored to its full potential. Symbiotic rhythmic interaction makes each interpretation of a piece fresh and unique.
• TRIO BRASILEIRO performs at clubs, festivals, academic institutions, corporate events
• DUO BRASILEIRO (Richard Boukas and Gustavo Amarante) performs similar repertoire in more intimate settings.
• BOOKINGS
Boukas comments on working with his triomates:
"After working with Gustavo and Maurício in Quarteto Moderno, it was clear that performing Trio was a natural extension of our creative exploration. It is a Brazilian chamber ensemble with improvisation as its key focus. The quality of music and incredible interaction in Trio Brasileiro greatly surpasses the many years I played trio in a mainstream jazz context."
• Gustavo Amarante provides rock-solid grooves and highly creative solos. His playing is governed by knowing exactly what the music needs at any given point. His meticulous preparation of the music brings a level of consistency that few bassists can achieve.
• Maurício Zottarelli is one of the most exciting and creative drummers I have ever performed with. His explosive interaction and unlimited risk-taking sets the bar very high for the level of sensitivity and three-way conversation that is the hallmark of any great trio playing.
22 TRIO performances at Bar Next Door are featured in two AUDIO PLAYERS:
• ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
** SCAT VOCAL
Gajatucada**
Chorizinho**
Samba Pr'o Sérgio**
Boukas Baião
Embarcadero
Por do Sol
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• BRAZILIAN SONGBOOK
* VOCALS in Portuguese
Vera Cruz*
Samba de Uma Nota Só
Aqui Oh*
Áfrico*
A Cor do Pecado (6/4 version)
Manhã de Carnaval
Garôta de Ipanema
Samba Triste
A Cor do Pecado
Hermeto
Céu e Mar*
Samba de Orfeu
De Volta ao Samba*
Carinhoso
Samba de Uma Nota Só (take 2)
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Boukas, Fuller and Zottarelli at the 9th Note.
JEFF FULLER
