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welcome to lívio almeida music
saxophonist, composer and arranger
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LIVIO ALMEIDA
Lívio Almeida is a saxophone player and composer from Brazil, winner of the International
Saxophone Competition Victor Assis Brasil in 2015. He got his Bachelor in Classical
Saxophone in Brasilia,Brazil; a second degree at The City College of New York(CUNY) in Jazz
Performance and a Masters Degree in Music Composition at The Brooklyn College of New
York(CUNY).
Mr. Almeida appeared in many important Jazz festivals such as Newport Jazz
Festival, Los Angeles Central Ave Jazz Fest, NYC winter Fest and NYC Carefusion Jazz Fest,
and prominent venues like Carnegie Hall, Birdland, The Iridium, Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club, The
Jazz Gallery, Cornelia Street Cafe, Joe’s Pub, Zinc Bar, SOB’s, BAM Cafe and Symphony
Space, besides touring internationally. He has shared stage with world class musicians such as
Grammy winning ensemble The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, the Birdland Bigband, Mike Holober,
Adam O’Farril, Zack O’Farrill, Arturo O’Farrill, Boris Koslov, Ari Hoenig, Cidinho Teixeira, Helio
Alves, Jon Gordon, Nelson Angelo and more.
Almeida also has two recorded albums, “Pieces” as a co-leader, and his latest record "Action
and Reaction”, was released under the production of Arturo O’Farrill, receiving many accolades
from the specialized media. He also directs a 10 piece band, a “dectet” dedicated to perform
large ensemble Brazilian music , with a regular monthly residency at the traditional Zinc Bar in
NYC.
Besides his frequent high profile appearances in the New York area and playing internationally,
Mr. Almeida is considered a very distinct voice on saxophone today, being fluent in both Jazz
and Brazilian musical languages . As a teacher, Livio served in the Saxophone chair at the
University of Brasilia, Brazil and as Adjunct Lecturer at the Brooklyn College of New York.
QUOTES:
“He... is a jazz saxophonist and composer with a unique vantage point., fully respecting
American and Brazilian music and being conversant in both. His technical skills, musicianship,
and instrumental prowess place him among the top contenders of his craft.”(Arturo O’Farrill,
Grammy winner pianist/band leader)
“The award winning Brazilian sax man steps out from his integral place in Arturo O’Farrill’s crew
and turns up the heat on stuff he has burning inside him to get out. Hard hitting New York jazz
tempered with some Brazilian edges, this is a smoking set the any straight ahead jazzbo will
start fist pumping for. Tasty throughout, this is a right on date that just not to be missed. Well
done.” (Chris Spector, Midwest Record)
“The album demonstrates a mature creative personality from saxophonist Almeida. His playing
on tenor is a distinguished thick sound, filled with emotion and depth. The most striking
expressive and technical skills. Powerful performance and high-level quality.” (Leonid Auskren,
Jazzquad Russia)
“Top of the line musicality and terrific compositions, Lívio Almeida has that surge of brilliance
that makes him make you want to stand up and shout Bravo! “ (Grady Harp)
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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youtube.com/livioalmeida1