BRAZILIAN TRIO

Brazilian Trio is a masterful amalgamation of musician/composer/arranger friends dedicated to perpetuating the artful blend of Brazilian classical music and jazz. The trio consists of pianist Helio Alves, bassist Nilson Matta and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca. Their 2009 debut CD, Forests, netted them a coveted Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album right off the bat, validating their musical mission with passion and appreciation. For their eagerly awaited sophomore follow up, the Trio has moved to Motema Music for Constelação (pronounced “cohn stay lah sow” - “constellation” in Portuguese). Divinely showcasing each player with an original composition apiece plus uniquely engaging renditions of fine pieces ranging from Brazilian composers such as Tenorio Jr. and the great Antonio Carlos Jobim to jazz stalwart Cedar Walton, the 10-song album picks up from where the earthy Forests left off…and gracefully ascends skyward. This music is deep enough to impress connoisseurs of Brazilian music read more...