Artist description The Quintet's repertoire includes original songs as well as songs by many of great songwriters from Brazil. The arrangements by Ines blend Brazilian rhythms such as samba, bossa nova, and other Brazilian styles and rhythms. Some influence from jazz heard on the solos.

Music Style Brazilian

Musical Influences mostly Tom Jobim, Chico Buarque & Djavan

Artist History Teresa's musical education began with classical flute training at the University of Rio de Janeiro School of Music. Along with her studies, Ines began working as an arranger and musical director to local theater and vocal-music groups. During the same period she began performing as a singer and flute player in Água de Vintém and The Carlos Renha Group, two folk music groups forming the nucleus of what would come to be known as Brazilian Jazz. Since 1994, following her graduation from the Berklee College of Music, Teresa has been working as a leading singer, performing with Brazilian jazz groups in Boston including Zabumbatuq and Brasileirinho. Ines toured Europe and performed in various Boston clubs including Ryles, Scullers, and the Regattabar. Ines' voice is characterized as both soft and intense. Her technical grasp is masterful as it has been said: "... Ines has the technique to stretch her material and the taste to preserve its aura" - Bob Blumenthal, The Boston Globe.

Group Members Teresa Ines - guitar & vocals, Hiro Honshuku - flute & EWI, Manu Koch - piano, Gustavo Amarante - bass, Harvey Wirht - drums.

Albums Live in Boston

Press Reviews Teresa Ines is an important contributor to our musical globalization era. An artist deeply embedded in the music of her native Brazil, Teresa incorporates American and European musical elements in the creation of musical amalgamations that are as exciting as they are engaging.The Brazilian newspaper A NOTICIA will award to Teresa Ines the recognition for increasing the awareness of the Brazilian culture in the US on December 29th 2000.

Location Boston, MA - USA

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