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Joao Marcos Mascarenhas




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Member Since11/20/2008
Band Websitewww.joao-marcos.com
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Sounds LikeJam at Peel Fresco
Ladeira da Preguiça
Nov 30, 2008

Joao Mascarenhas Jazz Trio
At Peel Fresco Snakes
Oct 18, 2008

Jamming at Peel Fresco Nothing Personal

Latino Jazz at Peel Fresco
A Night in Tunisia

Joao Mascarenhas and Sergio Brandao - Ladeira da Preguica



Amazonia Jazz Band
Traffic Jam
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   About Joao Marcos Mascarenhas
Resumé:

Profile:
Professional pianist, keyboardist, arranger, composer, music producer, music director, and bandleader. Strong skills in jazz, Brazilian, Latin, and contemporary pop music genres/styles.

Education:
1) Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Composition in 2001, Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), awarded with two scholarships, one from same university, and another from Ministry of Education in Brazil.
2) Master of Music Degree in Fine Arts Composition in 2006, University of Missouri-Columbia (Columbia, MO), awarded with a teacher assistantship from the same university.
3) PhD of Music Composition at University of Hong Kong in progress and under supervision of Dr Hing-yan Chan, awarded with a studentship from the same university.

Nationality:
Brazilian

Languages:
Portuguese, English, French, and Basic Spanish

Professional experience:
France (Paris,Clermont Ferrand,) USA (Boston, Cambridge, New York, Columbia, Kansas City, etc,) Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belém, etc.), Vietnam (Ho Chi Mihn), China (Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai), Suriname (Paramaribo), Argentina (Buenos Aires.)



Short bio:

Award-winning musician, composer and music director with over 20 years experience in the industry. Bachelor in jazz composition. Master in Composition. Currently completing his PhD in music composition. Joao began his accomplished career in Brazil working with several national and international artists and orchestras, including Amazon Jazz Band, Symphonic Orchestra of Theatro da Paz, Symphonic Jazz Orchestra of Sao Paulo, Paulo Andre Barata, and You Records (USA) to name a few. In France (Paris, Clermont Ferrand,) he directed musical groups specialized in Brazilian music. His accomplishments and talent earned him a full scholarship from the Brazilian Government and Berklee College of Music. In 1999, Joao moved to Boston where he received he received his bachelor degree at Berklee in jazz composition in 2001. After graduating, he went to Hong Kong to direct two Brazilian jazz groups. In 2003, Joao was awarded another full scholarship at University of Missouri where he received his master's degree in music composition. In 2005, Joao went to Vietnam (Ho Chi Mihn), to collaborate on two CD's with renowned saxophone player Tran Manh Tuan. Joao was then offered a studentship and started his PhD in music composition at the University of Hong Kong. Currently, he is researching the learning and creative process in music composition and improvisation and is targeting to complete his PhD in 2010. In addition to teaching and studying, Joao performs regularly in Hong Kong. In November 2008, his Authentic Brazilian Trio opened the Hong Kong International Jazz Festival. After requests, Joao created the Latino Jazz Trio and performed at Peel Fresco Music Lounge from November 2008 to May 2009 every Thursday night. On June 13th, 2009, his Latino Jazz Trio performed for Radio Television of Hong Kong during the concert "Michael Jackson Hits Hong Kong". On June 19th, 2009, his Latino Jazz performed in "A Evening for Hope, Love & Care", a charity event for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Joao was also the music director and arranger for the opening night of the University of Hong Kong's Summer Institute of Art & Humanities in July 2009 where they performed works from David Henry Hwang, Chinese-American playwright. Joao also taught arranging and composition at the University of Hong Kong's Institute of Art & Humanities.

BELLOW YOU CAN WATCH TO A FEW VIDEOS OF MY BRAZILIAN MUSIC PERFORMANCES

Balaio at JZ Shanghai
Ladeira da Preguica by Gilberto Gil Parte 1

Balaio at JZ Shanghai
Ladeira da Preguica by Gilberto Gil Parte 2

Balaio - Authentic Brazilian Music
Tem Gringo no Arraia by Joao Marcos Mascarenhas
At JZ, Shanghai, Feb 15 2009

Joao Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio
At Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2008
Intro + Ponteio

Joao Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio
At Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2008
Incompatibilidade de Genios Part1

Joao Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio
At Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2008
Incompatibilidade de Genio Part 2

Joao Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio
At Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2008
Ralando a Macaxeira part 1

Joao Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio
At Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2008
Ralando a Macaxeira part 2

Joao Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio - Serrado P1

Joao Marcos Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio - Serrado P2

Joao Marcos Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio - One Not Samba

Joao Marcos Mascarenhas Brazilian Jazz Trio
Asa Branca

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Maria Lidia

Maria Lidia



Apr 30 2009 4:34 AM

Dear Truck,
Eu sou muito pateta mesmo, pois só agora vi o teu recado.
E aí, tudo bem? Quer dizer que estás no outro lado do mundo? Bacana!
Saúde e sucesso pra ti.
Bj,
Maria
Susie

Susan Wolff



Jun 5 2009 12:25 AM

Thank you for the add, I am enjoying your music and look forward to more!
Cheers,
Susie
Márcio Jardim

Márcio Jardim



Apr 12 2009 10:23 AM

saudades irmão abraço to de mandando um video <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIxLv1_x3Uw
Françoise Guerlin

Françoise Guerlin



Jan 31 2009 2:21 PM

Hey Joao!!!
Nice to meet you again, on the web!!!
The music is great! Hope you're doing well! Hey, you're so skinny as well! Not a trace of a "monstro" anymore!!!Are you becoming chinese?Héhé!
Je t'embrasse
A bientôt, j'espère
Françoise
Maria Lidia

Maria Lidia



Jan 17 2009 11:54 PM

Fala,Caminhão!
Ainda estás no Oriente?
Bj,
Maria
J. Marcello Casagrande

J. Marcello Casagrande



Dec 6 2008 2:21 PM

Fala meu camarada do oriente... como vao as coisas por ai? Tocando muito? Com certeza sim, toca demais este cara!!
Grande abraco!!
Stewart Kirwan

Stewart Kirwan



Dec 2 2008 6:06 AM

hi mate!
i hope all is well in hong kong and you are keeping those musicians under control!
stew.
R A N Y A

R A N Y A



Nov 20 2008 9:15 PM

Oi Joao!
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