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  • Genre: Bossa Nova / Jazz / Samba

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    Profile Views: 14502

    Last Login: 10/1/2012

    Member Since 1/16/2007

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm1hdXJpY2lvZGVzb3V6YWphenouY29t

    Record Label Pulsa Music

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    De Souza's new record, "Here. There..." (Pulsa Music) has recently been released. The album combines both his groups, Maurício de Souza Group and Bossa Brasil®. The musicians involved in the project are: Maurício de Souza (drums), Mike Stern (guitar), Andrew Beals (alto sax), Gregory Rivkin (trumpet), Carl Viggiani and Noah Haidu (piano), Jerry Weir (vibes), and Morrie Louden (bass). "Here. There..." is now available online at DigStation (www.digstation.com), CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com), and at live performances. Maurício de Souza Quartet performs a variety of jazz standards from Miles to Metheny. The group concentrates on performing the most refined tunes from each of the more modern jazz eras. The challenging arrangements include tunes in 3/4, 5/4, and 7/4 time as well as modal tunes. Maurício's other group, Bossa Brasil®, performs the most sophisticated Brazilian music. The repertoire includes compositions from Brazil's most outstanding artists such as Tom Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Roberto Menescal, Milton Nascimento, Victor Assis Brasil, and Pixinguinha. Some of the even more exotic rhythms explored by the trio include the "Baião" and the "Chorinho." Esteemed Brazilian performers Hélio Alves (piano) and Nilson Matta (bass) have contributed highly to the authentic sound of the group. ............Create your own visitor map!............Bossa Brasil @ TheMMAC........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc-tEs4KF6g....Members of Bossa Brasil® take solo rounds during a performace in StudioMMAC @ The Multi Media Arts Center, Bloomfield NJ on December 6th 2008 www.TheMMAC.net.. ..Bossa Brasil® in concert at TheMMAC. December 6th, 2008. "O Barquinho" by Roberto Menescal. Mauricio de Souza (drums), Nir Naaman (alto), Bob Rodriguez (piano), and Kevin Reilly (bass). www.mauriciodesouzajazz.com.. Mauricio de Souza Quintet at the 2009 Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival. Tunes: "Firm Roots" by Cedar Walton and "Along Came Betty" by Benny Golson. Mauricio de Souza (drums), Gregory Rivkin (tpt), Andrew Beals (alto), Jerry Weir (vibes), and Bob Funesti (bass). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4edB1XfXvtY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnyQb8Vipgk <iframe title='Store Widget' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='100%' height='575' src='http://www.cdbaby.com/widgets/store/store.aspx?id=j14xr6%2bNuL6LrJFTlLWJXQ%3d%3d&type=ByArtist&c1=0x443131&c2=0xDBDC75&c3=0x919677&c4=0x584B44&c5=0x799E42&c6=0xD0D8AA&c7=0xF2FCE2'></iframe>
  • Members

    Mauricio de Souza Quartet: Mauricio de Souza (drums); Sharel Cassity, Dmitry Baevsky, Andrew Beals (alto sax); Alan Chaubert (tpt); Ben Winkelman, Alan Chaubert, Angelo DiLoreto, Miho Nobuzane (piano); Jerry Weir (vibes); Gary Mazzaroppi, John Lenis, Joonsam Lee (bass). Bossa Brasil®: Mauricio de Souza (drums); Andrew Beals (alto); Carl Viggiani (piano); Jerry Weir (vibes); Gary Mazzaroppi, Morrie Louden, John Lenis or Bob Funesti (bass). Other musicians also perform with the groups. Vocalists for Bossa Brasil® include Marye Lobb, Paula Jeanine, and Jean Rhoe. In Brazil: Ademir Júnior (tenor), Bruno Medina (tenor), Marcos Fonseca (piano), Serge Frasunkiewicz (piano), Oswaldo Amorim (bass), Eduardo Belo (bass), and Paulo Dantas (bass).
  • Influences

    Born in Brasília, Brazil, Maurício de Souza is a jazz drummer who easily performs in both traditional jazz and Brazilian jazz styles. His good taste and finesse have allowed him to play in numerous settings with various accomplished musicians. Maurício studied with renowned jazz drummer and master teacher, Joe Morello for eight years. Aside from the inspiration of Mr. Morello, other influential performers include Buddy Rich, Bill Stewart, Airto Moreira, Roy Haynes and Dave Weckl.
  • Sounds Like

    Mauricio de Souza. Like every musician, I strive to develop a unique sound based on the mix of influences I have. I try to "stand in the shoulders of giants."

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De Souza's new record, "Here. There..." (Pulsa Music) has recently been released. The album combines both his groups, Maurício de Souza Group and Bossa Brasil®. The musicians involved in the project are: Maurício de Souza (drums), Mike Stern (guitar), Andrew Beals (alto sax), Gregory Rivkin (trumpet), Carl Viggiani and Noah Haidu (piano), Jerry Weir (vibes), and Morrie Louden (bass). "Here. There..." is now available online at DigStation (www.digstation.com), CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com), and at live performances. Maurício de Souza Quartet performs a variety of jazz standards from Miles to Metheny. The group concentrates on performing the most refined tunes from each of the more modern jazz eras. The challenging arrangements include tunes in 3/4, 5/4, and 7/4 time as well as modal tunes. Maurício's other group, Bossa Brasil®, performs the most sophisticated Brazilian music. The repertoire includes compositions from Brazil’s most outstanding artists such as Tom Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Roberto Menescal, Milton Nascimento, Victor Assis Brasil, and Pixinguinha. Some of the even more exotic rhythms explored by the trio include the “Baião” and the "Chorinho." Esteemed Brazilian performers Hélio Alves (piano) and Nilson Matta (bass) have contributed highly to the authentic sound of the group. ..

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Bossa Brasil @ TheMMAC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc-tEs4KF6g

Members of Bossa Brasil® take solo rounds during a performace in StudioMMAC @ The Multi Media Arts Center, Bloomfield NJ on December 6th 2008 www.TheMMAC.net

Bossa Brasil® in concert at TheMMAC. December 6th, 2008. "O Barquinho" by Roberto Menescal. Mauricio de Souza (drums), Nir Naaman (alto), Bob Rodriguez (piano), and Kevin Reilly (bass). www.mauriciodesouzajazz.com

Mauricio de Souza Quintet at the 2009 Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival. Tunes: "Firm Roots" by Cedar Walton and "Along Came Betty" by Benny Golson. Mauricio de Souza (drums), Gregory Rivkin (tpt), Andrew Beals (alto), Jerry Weir (vibes), and Bob Funesti (bass). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4edB1XfXvtY, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnyQb8Vipgk

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