Brazilian bass player, session, sideman , producer, arranger and solo artist Chico Willcox descends from 3 generations of musicians and has the jazz, fusion, funk and brazilian music as main influence. He created his own style of playing with a incomparable creativity using during his solos the ability to improve complexes chords reveling an intense musical sensitivity and his strong personality.
His clammed album “New Samba Jazz”, released by Autrisuoni Records, had an excellent feedback in Europe, Asia, EUA and Brazil. His new album is working in progress and is planned by mid 2009.
Recognized by his versatility, played with most famous artists from Brazil such as Bocatto, João Donato, Guilherme Arantes, Emilio Santiago and Sandy. Allover the world during jam sessions or gigs played with great musicians, such as: Nguyen Le, Francis Lacius, Dominique di Piaza, Hadrien Feraud, Stephen Scott, Gerry Brown, Decebal Badila, Wolf Kerchek, David "Fingers" Haynes, Vasty Jackson, Joey Defrancesco among others.
His record credits includes participation with Eliane Elias, Paquito de Rivera, Mike Stern, Jojo Mayer, Leny Andrade, Emilio Santiago, João Donato, Wolf Kerchek, Romero Lubambo, Vera Figueredo and Bocatto.
Chico Willcox is endorsed by Yamaha Brazil, Paul Lairat Basses, Harvest Bags, EBS Pedals, and ZAM!
Hola Chico, yeah I was just improvising something there. Yes I remember Igor, your brother. He gave me your CD (black and white cover). Nice music with a lot of energia.
Hy Chico you are on the line!!!! it's time to sleep in FRANCE cause i work tomorrow morning at four o'clock god bless you my friend see you!!!! Paul Lairat Custom Team Member
GRANDE CHICO SOU GUITARRISTA PERNAMBUCANO,E CURTO MUITO SUAS INFLUÊNCIA TRANSFIRO MUITA COISA SUA DE BAIXO PARA GUITRRA VC É UM DOS MELHORES BAIXISTAS Q JA VI QUANDO ESTAVA ASSISTINDO TELEVISÃO AI VC PASSOU TOCANDO NO SESC TV CANAL INSTRUMENTAL HOJE Ñ PASSA MAIS,ME SUPREENDI AO VER ABARBARIDADES,UM ABRAÇO AMIGO!
Hy Chico this is Christian From The Paul Lairat Custom Member How are you my friend come on my page to see our photos with you in action!!!! there was a slap war!!!with you in action see you soon Christi@n
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Very nice music & web site you got there
Wishing you the greatest success with it!