André Vasconcellos
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Languages
English
Portuguese
main genres
Pop
R&B
Soul
Funk
Jazz
Brazilian
instruments
Electric Bass (4-String)
Electric Bass (5-String)
Electric Bass (Fretless)
Double Bass
Synth Bass
vocal range
André is one of the best bass players in Brazil and one of the most respected sidemen in the country.

With over 25 years of professional experience, André Vasconcellos is a bassist, a composer, music producer and teacher. Apart from being a first-call session musician, he maintains an active solo career, performing regularly in concerts and festivals in his home country and abroad. Invited by Brazilian mega star Djavan to move to Rio de Janeiro to play with him, at the tender age of 17, he then went on to record and tour all around the world with virtually all the biggest names in the Brazilian music industry (Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Ivan Lins, Seu Jorge, Anitta, Hermeto Pascoal, you name it!).

He’s become a prominent music producer, working on The Voice Brasil and producing for many artists from his own studio, besides also being a respected teacher, always giving workshops throughout Brazil and the world. In 2019, André launched his online course which has become highly recognised within didactic circles and bass players, called "Pulo do Baixo".

He’s released five albums to his own name, one of which has won the IMA (Independent Music Awards) for “Best Jazz Instrumental Song”.


One of André's greatest skills is his versatility, both in musical styles and different instruments. He moves seamlessly across pop, rock, funk, soul, R&B, Jazz, Indie, World music, whether he’s playing the double bass, different types of electric (4 and 5 strings), fretless or synth bass.

He’s equally comfortable with scores, lead sheets or charts and also happy to pick things up from audio guides and references. He appreciates when files are sent in advance.

instruments
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WOODWINDS

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon

BRASS

2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone

STRINGS

1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)

PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)

Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets

5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)

Notes
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André does not play Country or Heavy Metal.
instruments
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WOODWINDS

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon

BRASS

2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone

STRINGS

1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)

PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)

Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets

5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)

Notes
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André does not play Country or Heavy Metal.
DAW
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Audio Interface
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Antelope Orion 32
preamp
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Neve 1073; API 512; Universal Audio 610; Avalon 737; Avalon U5; SSL; Burl
mics
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AKG C414
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AKG C12
,
AKG C451
,
AKG 421
,
AKG D12
,
Royer 121
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DPA 4099
,
Neumann KM86
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instruments
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Electric Bass (4-String)
,
Electric Bass (5-String)
,
Electric Bass (Fretless)
,
Double Bass
,
Synth Bass
,
Notes
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André does not play Country or Heavy Metal.
Working with André was a great experience. He is one of the best Bass Players that I've worked with.
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Gui Tettamanti
Multi Latin-Grammy nominated Producer/Engineer
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I have played with André in many gigs. He is simply one of the best bass players I've ever played with. And I have 30 years experience!
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Marcus Nabuco
Guitarist and Composer
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There is nothing predictable about the music of André Vasconcellos. He is one of a crop of fresh Brazilian musicians who are re-evaluating their native milieu and the idiom in which they write.
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Danilo Navas
Music Critic and Promoter
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