Artist description Guitar; bossa nova, samba, choro, classical or jazz; solo or accompanied by flute, drums, bass, sax or percussion.

Music Style Brazilian Jazz/Bossa Nova/Samba/Classical/Choro

Musical Influences Jobim/Luiz Eca/Helio Delmiro/Miles Davis/Segovia/George Benson

Similar Artists Some say Pat Methany, Laurindo Almeida or Charlie Byrd

Artist History Marco has played for over 20 years, most of that time in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. He has played the range of styles from rock to classical with a variety of musicians and singers. He holds a degree in guitar from a music conservatory in Rio.

Group Members Marco de Carvalho-Guitar Tad Britton or Daniel Carvalho-Drums Hans Teuber-Sax (when he's not on tour with Ani DiFranco!)Rick Houle-Bass Magno Lins-Percussion Or other Seattle area musicians (depends on who's available to play!!)

Instruments Guitar, primarily nylon string

Albums Paisagens (Landscapes)--Sold Out!!!

Press Reviews "Marco Carvalho. An altogether pleasant, Pat Metheny-influenced virtuoso, guitarist Carvalho first came to the Northwest by way of the Folklife Festival, playing with a choro mandolin player who was also from Brazil. Happily, Carvalho has taken up local residence." Paul de Barros, Seattle Times

Additional Info Guest performer on many recordings

Location Seattle, Washington - USA

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