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| Jair Oliveira - The Son of Samba |
FEATURING:
Jair Oliveira- singer & guitarist (composer,producer, arranger, etc)
Eduardo Lima- Bass
Marcelo Maite- keyboard
Ronaldo Rodrigues de Andrade Junior (“JotaErre”)- percussion
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Jair Oliveira, son of the legendary samba singer Jair Rodrigues, is one of the hottest singers, composers and producers in Brazil today.
Singer Ed Motta referred to him as "the most influential songwriter to come out of Brazil since Edu Lobo." Jairzinho (little Jair), as he was known, was a child star who, from six years of age through his teens, recorded on more than ten albums, selling over 10 million copies. He was also a member of the hit TV program-cum-band, A Turma do Balão Magico. His adult career began after graduating from the Berklee College of Music, where his studies in production and his exposure to international sounds led to his distinctive style. When he returned to São Paulo , he and a few fellow offspring of MPB masters formed the collective Projeto Artistas Reunidos (the Reunited Artists Project). These young musicians transformed the city's music scene and were each signed by the storied independent label Trama. Since then, Jair has released five of his own self-produced, critically acclaimed albums. He also produced over 17 albums - including three that received Latin Grammy nominations - for other distinguished artists in Brazil , including Tom Zé and Wilson Simoninha. Jair has composed songs for countless artists, including Pedro Mariano and Seu Jorge. Jair’s latest album, Simples, was released on his own label, S de Samba. One song from the album, "Tiro Onda," became a theme song on a popular Brazilian soap opera, and another, "Eu Tambem Tive Sonho," was included on the soundtrack of Os Desafinados, a Walter Lima Jr. film about the bossa nova movement. Jair also starred in this film, which premiered at the MOMA last summer.
Rooted in samba but well-versed in jazz, R&B, electronic, bossa nova and funk, Jair’s sound is progressive while remaining earthy and grounded. It pushes past clichés yet is unmistakably Brazilian. His arrangements are complex and edgy, his lyrics, clever and sensitive, his voice, gentle and genuine, and his manner, engaging and at-ease.
Links:
http://www.linktv.org/video/3569 - nice video bc it includes subtitles
http://wminyc.org/event.php?id=875
http://www.myspace.com/jairoliveirasimples
www.jairoliveira.com
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