Nelson Faria
Nelson Faria (born March 23, 1963) is a Brazilian guitarist.
Nelson Faria | |
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| Born | March 23, 1963 Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
| Genres | Jazz, Brazilian jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Website | www |
Career
At the Guitar Institute of Technology in California, his teachers included Joe Diorio, Frank Gambale, Ted Greene, Scott Henderson, and Joe Pass.[1] On television he performed with Paulo Moura on Rhapsody in Bossa, with Baby do Brasil on Acústico, and with Leila Pinheiro on Na Ponta da Língua.[1] His debut album, Ioiô, was released in 1993.[1] He recorded a Brazilian tribute to the Beatles with Bororó, Marcos Suzano, and José Namen.[1] Faria has also worked with Nana Caymmi, Zélia Duncan, Cássia Eller, Edu Lobo, and Milton Nascimento.[1]
Discography
- Ioiô (Perfil, 1993)
- Janelas Abertas (Lumiar Discos, 1999)
- Beatles, um tributo Brasileiro (Solo Music, 1999)
- Nelson Faria (G&F, 2003)
- Vento Bravo (2005)
- Buxixo with Gilson Peranzzetta (Delira, 2009)
- Leila Pinheiro, Banda Pequi e Nelson Faria (UFG, 2010)
- Live in Frankfurt (2011)
- Ceu e Mar with Leila Pinheiro (Far Out, 2012)
- Na esquina de Mestre Mignone with Gustavo Tavares (2012)[2]
DVDs
- Toques de Mestre (Giannini SA, 1990)
- Nosso Trio Live (Delira, 2006)
Books
- A Arte da Improvisação (Lumiar Editora, 1991)
- The Brazilian Guitar Book (Sher Music, 1996)
- Escalas, Arpejos e Acordes para violao e guitarra (Lumiar Editora, 1999)
- Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section (Sher Music, 2002)
- Toque Junto Bossa Nova (Lumiar Editora, 2008)
- Harmonia Aplicada ao Violão e à Guitarra (Vitale, 2010)[2]
References
- Neder, Alvaro. "Nelson Faria". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "Release". www.nelsonfaria.com. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
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