Luciano was born into a musical family on January 3, 1969 in rural Iretama, Parana, Brazil’s southern region. From this melodiously rich environment, he learned first how to sing with his mom, Luiza Maria. He further developed his vocal abilities through his maternal grandparents, who performed for local live radio shows and paternal grandparents, who harmonized beautifully. By age 14, he took the violão (acoustic guitar) as a self taught instrument, focusing his repertoire on Brazilian Folk and Bossa Nova (Brazilian Jazz). He continued his pursuit of technical development through the study of classical guitar at the age of 17, attending several guitar symposiums, work shops and master classes under one of Brazil’s most respected professors, Henrique Pinto. Luciano’s music journey next led him to the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) where he received a bachelor’s degree in music performance. While at UMKC full-time, he was invited to join Chicago Samba (a Chicago based Brazilian music group) and commuted weekly between Kansas City and Chicago to make ends meet. After successfully completing his education at UMKC, he relocated to Chicago where he has since established himself as a performing artist. Luciano has collaborated with many great fellow artists: playing acoustic guitar on John Goldman’s ‘For All the People’, vocals on Matt Geraghty’s ‘Mozaic’, arranging/co-producing, and performing on the recent release ‘Samba Mundo’ by St. Louis based Samba Bom, serving as lead vocalist and guitarist with the Evanston Orquestra de Samba which connects classical music with Brazilian rhythms and harmonies, and performing throughout the Chicago Jazz scene with the B3 trio and as a soloist. Other recent engagements include opening performances for Caetano Veloso, Vinicius Cantuaria, Virginia Rodrigues, performances for the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events, The Democratic Convention of 2004, and several commercial releases throughout the Mid-west. Luciano also plays classical guitar for weddings, social events and private functions.
Written by Rachel Montiel
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Time to enjoy a bit of our Afro-Peruvian music. With Yuri Juarez in the guitar and Freddy "Huevito" Lobaton in percussion such as cajon, cajita and quijada and for the last moment...brilliant tap dance or "zapateo" with Huevito...enjoy!!!!! y QUE VIVA EL PERU!
last saturday of each month, latin influenced party
w/hosts &resident dj's:
CHRISTIAN VERA (soulphonetics)
&
CASWELL JAMES (soulphonetics)
Guest dj's:
DAVID CHAVES (soulphonetics)
Latin Jazz. Samba. Bossa. Brazilian Break Beats. Baile Favela Funk. And a mixture of latin influenced beats to make your mind, body and soul elevate into the cosmic clouds of bliss...
Grande Luciano Jazz ,muito boa Magalenha, bom balanço Êta violão Bom. Parabens ao pessoal da banda. tanks for ADD vou baixar musicas com mais nivel no myspace.com/eloyteixeira Achei o Breno Sauer já nos falamos. Um abraço Paco-from Brasil
Always Keep the inner light going and continue to follow your soul. No borders, No artificial vibes . No commercial driven efforts. Treat the work as you would your principles. Mostly just have fun creating. Do u until the wheels fall off. May u have a wonderful New Year Always stay true Brazilian Jazz Guy
Luciano thanks a lot bro Thanks for sharing the first show, it is a pleasure to make music with you, you are an incredible friend and musician bro, all the best for you
Hi meu amigo, I still working in Europe, right now I am in Zurich, as soon as I get back I will call you and we get together......Wishing you a better weather than the one thta I am having here...!
Oi tudo bem!!! My dear friend I have been burning the midnight oil, steak, house and everything else. I still working on that project. It is very challenging, and I need some more time. Please keep in touch!!!
hello!!!! just stopping by to say thanks a million for playing at my birthday party! it was the best!!!! i posted pictures of the party on my page....check them out when u get a chance. see you tuesdays :)
