Pianist Amaro Freitas hails from Recife in north-east Brazil, where his percussive jazz blends the legacy of Thelonious Monk with the traditional rhythms of the Nordeste: Afro-Brazilian maracatu, frevo and baião. At the age of 15, he was overwhelmed by a Chick Corea concert, which marked a decisive turning point in his musical practice. Despite not having a piano at home, he has worked hard to become one of the leading figures in contemporary Brazilian jazz.
On his latest solo album, Y?Y, he composes a powerful and spiritual work, focusing on the Manaus region in the heart of Amazonia. It questions the links between nature, memory and Afro-Brazilian heritage, and evokes the struggles of the black community. The title, derived from the Sateré Mawé dialect, means "water" or "river". Her rich, nuanced playing pays tribute to her origins as much as to the nature that inspires her.
Tourcoing Jazz production, in partnership with La Source
Tourcoing Jazz Tour is supported by Métropole Européenne de Lille
On his latest solo album, Y?Y, he composes a powerful and spiritual work, focusing on the Manaus region in the heart of Amazonia. It questions the links between nature, memory and Afro-Brazilian heritage, and evokes the struggles of the black community. The title, derived from the Sateré Mawé dialect, means "water" or "river". Her rich, nuanced playing pays tribute to her origins as much as to the nature that inspires her.
Tourcoing Jazz production, in partnership with La Source
Tourcoing Jazz Tour is supported by Métropole Européenne de Lille
