Conrado Paulino

The style of guitarist, composer and arranger Conrado Paulino is an original fusion of three major musical schools. The first one embraces the repertoire of Brazilian music, a universe from which his creative basis takes its shape. The second one reveals itself in a jazzy influence that becomes conspicuous in its harmonically modern concept and its ample space for improvisation on his arrangements. The last one is the utilization of classical guitar techniques, notably in his use of arpeggios and counter-melodies. In short, a great mixture of Brazilian repertoire, jazzy language and classical techniques

The style of guitarist, composer and arranger Conrado Paulino is an original fusion of three major musical schools. The first one embraces the repertoire of Brazilian music, a universe from which his creative basis takes its shape. The second one reveals itself in a jazzy influence that becomes conspicuous in its harmonically modern concept and its ample space for improvisation on his arrangements. The last one is the utilization of classical guitar techniques, notably in his use of arpeggios and counter-melodies. In short, a great mixture of Brazilian repertoire, jazzy language and classical techniques.

Conrado's work comprises the re-discovery and re-creation of Brazilian popular music themes as he mingles the ideas of the authors with his own ideas, mixing acclaimed compositions with his originals. He presents his research, compositions, and arrangements in concerts, performing as a solo artist or with his group, the Conrado Paulino Quartet.

Conrado Paulino has accompanied several acclaimed Brazilian popular music artists such as Rosa Passos, Alaide Costa, Johnny Alf and Sueli Costa and as an instrumentalist played with such well-known artists names as Zimbo Trio, Paulinho Nogueira, Heraldo do Monte, Luiz Chaves and Hector Costita, among others. He has written many arrangements for singer Alaide Costa and has recently written most of the arrangements for singer Marcia Mah's CD “Apanhado”. Between 1987 and 1999 he worked as teacher and headed the String Department at CLAM, the Zimbo Trio's music school. He taught several artists that later went on to gain public acclaim on the Brazilian music scene such as Chico César, Nuno Mindelis, Tomati, Camilo Carrara and Fernando Corrêa. He also was the Lessons Editor of the Brazilian edition of Guitar Player Magazine.
Took part in various festivals as a soloist and/or teacher, such as XII Festival Guitarras del Mundo (Argentina), XII Festival BarranquiJazz (Colombia), XII Festival Internacional de Violão Dilermando Reis (Guaratinguetá, Brazil), Festival de Música de Itajai- (SC, Brazil)(three times), Festival Música na Ibiapaba (CE, Brazil)(also three times), I Festival Acústico IVT (SP, Brasil), III Encontro Cordas na Mantiqueira (S.Fco Xavier, Brazil). He has also given concerts in both Argentina and Uruguay.

Currently Conrado Paulino performs as a soloist and with his Quartet, he writes for Acústico and Violao PRO magazines, is a member of IAJE (International Association for Jazz Education) and he teaches at ULM (São Paulo State Music University) where he teaches guitar, accompaniment and improvisation techniques. Conrado is available for clinics, workshops and performances solo, as guest soloist or with his quartet

CONRADO PAULINO QUARTET

The musical concept of the Conrado Paulino Quartet balances Brazilian swing, with modern harmony and plenty of room for improvisation. Consisting of Conrado Paulino (acoustic guitar, Midi guitar and arrangements), Debora Picarelli Gurgel (flute and piano), Celso de Almeida (drums), and Marinho Andreotti (acoustic & electric bass), the band plays instrumental Brazilian music, presenting original and sophisticated reinterpretations of the compositions of famous songwriters such as Tom Jobim, Edu Lobo, Ivan Lins, Luis Bonfá, Dorival Caymmi, and Caetano Veloso. Included in this repertoire are “Doralice”, “Vivo Sonhando”, “Choro Bandido”, “Samba da minha terra”, “A Felicidade” and also Conrado's own works such as the beautiful waltz “Isabel”, the fast tempo baião “Salada Nordestina” and the samba-choro “Samba da Catalina”.

The Conrado Paulino Quartet has performed in festivals like XII BarranquiJazz (Colombia), 8° Festival de Musica de Itajai, I Festival Acustico-IVT and I Mostra Toque de Mestre, also in venues such as the Latin America Memorial Theater, CCSP Auditorium, Ruth Escobar Theater, Orlandia's City Hall Theater (SP), Sesc-Paulista Theater, Sesc-Ipiranga Theater, Sesc-Consolação Theater, Sesc-São José dos Campos (SP), SL Music Hall (Souza Lima/Berklee College),Oficinas Culturais de Sorocaba (SP), “Praça do Choro” Project, Mix Music Hall Auditorium, Casa da Cultura de Itajai- (SC) and the San Paulo City jazz clubs All of Jazz, TonTon Jazz Music Bar, AoVivo Music and Villagio Café.