André Vasconcellos

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.

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