Vinicius Gomes
Born in São Paulo – Brazil and currently living in New York, Vinicius Gomes is a guitarist and composer that explores the dialogue between modern jazz and Brazilian music, as registered on his debut album, Resiliência (2017). His second album, “Changes”, in collaboration with spanish saxophonist Santi De la Rubia, featuring drummer Jorge Rossy and bassist Doug Weiss was recently released in 2021.
Valtinho
Also born in São Paulo – Brazil, Valtinho grew up playing football and naturally learning and playing the music of his country as a typical Brazilian child. Playing music was like playing football, it was all connected as one whole thing for him. By the age of ten, he was influenced by the sounds of the drums he could hear from his backyard and then tried to do the same by listening the drums on the background, and started to practice with his mothers pots and pans from her kitchen. He learned the basics Brazilian instruments as the likes of Pandeiro, Tamborim, Caxixis, Berimbau, Agogos, Caixa and Surdo, basic instruments of the samba rhythm. He then started displaying his talent for that art form, discovering his vast range harmonic voice creating excellent performances.
Jamile
With a deep and versatile voice, Jamile self-released her first album in 2019 entitled ‘If You Could See Me Now.’ Currently based in New York City, she has had the opportunity to perform at Birdland Theater, Mezzrow, Minton’s Playhouse, Smalls Jazz Club, and at Jazz At Lincoln Center. Jamile captivates audiences with her unique phrasing and heartfelt tone influenced by the vocal jazz tradition united with her unique Brazilian roots.
