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Pedro de Alcantara

Pedro de Alcantara was born in Vitoria—ES—(BRAZIL) on March, 1st, 1974. Professional musician since he was 16, working with a great number of artists from his hometown, producing, arranging, recording and performing. His most important performances include several shows at the legendary CAVERN CLUB (Liverpool / England), as a guest musician with Clube Big Beatles Band, during the Merseybeatle Festival (1996/1997). Recently, playing the guitar, he joined Carlos Bernardo in the release of his latest album “Eau Neuve/Agua Nova”.

The artist has also been awarded for his works with publicity. His jingles and soundtracks won the “Colibri Award” (ES) and “Catarina Award” (SC) Some significant recordings can be heard on Ivan Lins “Dois Corregos”, arranged by Nelson Ayres; and on Carie Lindenberg`s “Esperei Por Voce”, with Gilson Peranzzetta, Mauro Senise, Tito Madi, Claudia Telles and many others.

On “Palco Iluminado”, we can hear the acoustic piano trio on its best. This CD, recorded live at “Carlos Gomes Theatre”, is an example of the accuracy and good taste of the pianist, accompanied by two icons of Vitória`s jazz scene: Afonso Abreu (acoustic bass) and Marco Antçnio Grijó (drums). After more than thirty participations in other artists CD`s (see Discography), Pedro de Alcantara is now releasing his first solo album “Pedra Coracao”, where the artist shows all his versatility of styles and technics, with original composition and arrangements and a smooth brasilian accent. THE TEACHER

Pedro de Alcantara has a solid carreer as a music teacher. For five times he was invited to Festival de Inverno de Domingos Martins, an international event, where he had the oportunity of working with Robertinho Silva, Nelson Faria, Carlos Malta, among others. Pedro is also the musical coordinator at CELV—Centro Educacional Leonardo da Vinci, an international school filiated to UNESCO; and teacher at EMES—Escola de Música do Espirito Santo, teaching Keyboards, Harmony and Improvisation (see Courses). His performance on the most diverse areas of musical theory and practice, make this young musician one of the most requested professionals in his area.

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“Pedro de Alcantara counts on a wide experience on stage and studio. Worked as a keyboardist and arranger in many albuns of local artists...” J.R. Santos Neves, A GAZETA, 22/05/1998

“Now`s the time for the pianist Pedro de Alcantara show his music. The pianist is one of the atractions of Domingos Martins Festival.” A TRIBUNA, 21/07/1999

“...brought some famous names like flutist Altamiro Carrilho and multiinstrumentalist Carlos Malta. The local artists were very well represented by the keyboardist Pedro de Alcantara, in his show “Pedra Coracao.” Ana Laura Nahas, A GAZETA, 01/08/1999

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Primary Instrument

Piano

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Onde Andará

Self Produced
2015

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Alma Capixaba

Unknown label
2014

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Pedra Coração

Self Produced
2002

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Noticias e Paris

From: Alma Capixaba
By Pedro de Alcantara

Puxada de Rede

From: Alma Capixaba
By Pedro de Alcantara

Ardiloso

From: Alma Capixaba
By Pedro de Alcantara

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