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“Dunas” is an intimate interpretation of the song by Brazilian composer Rosa Passos, with lyrics by Fernando de Oliveira. Recorded as a duo, it brings together Ramiro Pinheiro on guitar and vocals and French saxophonist Mateo Aupitre on tenor sax. Rooted in Brazilian music and jazz, the arrangement explores the song through an acoustic, spontaneous dialogue between voice, guitar and saxophone.

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Ramiro Pinheiro & Rodrigo Balduino

Donateando is the new project by Brazilian musicians Ramiro Pinheiro and Rodrigo Balduino, conceived as a heartfelt tribute to João Donato — one of the most creative, free-spirited, and influential figures in Brazilian music.

Over more than seven decades, Donato navigated effortlessly between genres, countries, and generations, leaving a legacy defined by lightness, originality, and swing. He constantly reinvented himself — from his role in the birth of bossa nova alongside João Gilberto and Tom Jobim, to his key presence in the Latin jazz movement during his time in the U.S. in the 1960s. Back in Brazil, he embraced samba-funk, pop, and experimental sounds — always evolving, never losing his essence.

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Sentido (Fresh Sound World Jazz, 2021) marks Ramiro Pinheiro’s debut as a bandleader and composer. Recorded in Barcelona, the album draws on the diversity of Brazilian music, bringing together influences from samba, choro, bossa nova and jazz. Seven of its nine tracks are original compositions, alongside interpretations of works by Egberto Gismonti and Edu Lobo.

Built around a core trio with double bassist Horacio Fumero and drummer Nicolás Correa, the album features an extensive group of guest musicians, including Rita Payés, Gabriel Amargant, Pablo Giménez, Ana Rossi and Rodrigo Bezerra. With arrangements by Pinheiro and production by Rodrigo Balduíno, the music moves between instrumental pieces and songs, exploring different rhythms, textures and combinations of instruments.

Released on CD, vinyl and digital formats, Sentido received international attention from the jazz press, including reviews in All About Jazz and Jazz Guitar Today.

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Formed in Barcelona in 2010, Gafieira Miúda brought together Brazilian and Barcelona-based musicians to explore the rich musical heritage of Rio de Janeiro’s traditional dance halls. Inspired by the classic gafieira orchestras, the group developed its own sound through a smaller ensemble, combining the rhythmic vitality of samba, colorful horn arrangements and the freedom of jazz improvisation.

Released by Temps Record in 2016, the group’s self-titled album offers a lively journey through different generations of Brazilian popular music. Its nine tracks range from the timeless sambas of Noel Rosa and Padeirinho to compositions by João Nogueira, Paulo César Pinheiro, Caetano Veloso, Ivan Lins and Chico Buarque, alongside original material associated with the ensemble.

With arrangements by Rodrigo Balduíno and Àlvar Monfort, the album brings together expressive vocals, a vibrant rhythm section and the distinctive sound of its brass instruments. The recording also features guest appearances by musicians including Jurandir Santana, Horacio Fumero, Pablo Giménez, Luiz Rocha and Nêga Lucas.

Blending tradition with a contemporary musical approach, Gafieira Miúda captures the warmth, sophistication and infectious swing of Brazilian dance music, celebrating the enduring relationship between samba, improvisation and the dance floor.

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Duo Brasil: Corda & Vento brings together Brazilian guitarist and singer Ramiro Pinheiro and Italian saxophonist Piero Cozzi in an intimate exploration of Brazilian music. The duo draws on the traditions of choro, samba and bossa nova, combining the warmth of Brazilian rhythms with the freedom of jazz improvisation.

Released by Temps Record in 2016, the album features ten compositions spanning different generations of Brazilian music, from classics by Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim and Ernesto Nazareth to works by Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Djavan and Marcos Valle. The repertoire also includes Quatro Ventos, an original composition by Pinheiro. With arrangements developed jointly by the two musicians, the recording highlights the interplay between guitar, voice and saxophones, moving naturally between lyrical passages and rhythmic improvisation.

Following the album’s release, the duo performed across Europe, including a 2017 tour supported by SGAE, with concerts in Udine, Paris and Berlin. Corda & Vento reflects the musical connection between the two artists and their shared approach to Brazilian music, balancing tradition with a personal, contemporary interpretation.