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Duduka Da Fonseca

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Duduka began playing the drums at the age of thirteen. By fifteen, he was appearing on television, performing with the top musicians in Brazil. In 1975 Duduka moved to New York where he established numerous Brazilian jazz groups. One of these groups, Brazilian Express, appeared on a national PBS television special. The New York Samba Band performed at the Blue Note, Fat Tuesday's and the Village Gate. The Brazilian Jazz All Stars featured artists Bob Mintzer, Eliane Elias and Randy Brecker. Duduka has performed and recorded with such artists as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, Herbie Mann, Claudio Roditi, Joanne Brackeen, Eddie Gomez, John Scofield, Joe Henderson, Gerry Mulligan, Jorge Dalto, Dom Salvador, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Emily Remler, Nana Vasconcelos, Nancy Wilson, Slide Hampton, Kenny Barron, Tom Harrell, Wayne Shorter and many others. Since 1984, he has been a member of the faculty at the Drummer's Collective where he conducts workshops and gives private lessons

Rio Fantasia

By Duduka Da Fonseca

Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Navegar; Soccer Ball; Minha; Retrato em Branco e Preto; Esqueceram de Mim No Aeroporto; Eu e a Brisa; Santa Maria; Manhattan Style.

Anat Cohen and Oded Lev-Ari: On Togetherness, The 3 Cohens and The Art of Interaction

by Dan Bilawsky
March 5, 2025

As clarinetist Anat Cohen and arranger Oded Lev-Ari sit down to chat on a frigid February morning, they're completely cognizant of a pair of major milestones on the horizon in early 2025: Anzic Records--the label they initially launched with valued partner and supporter Colin Negrych, and have long run as a two-person team--marks its 20th anniversary; ...

Duduka Da Fonseca Trio: Rio Fantasia

by Dan Bilawsky
January 13, 2025

After 15 years in operation, the Duduka Da Fonseca Trio remains one of the most vital Brazilian combos in the business. Since forming this Rio de Janeiro-based unit with pianist David Feldman and bassist Guto Wirtti back in 2009, the celebrated leader/drummer/composer has created an impressive body of work highlighting a triangular symbiosis like no other. ...

Vã Revelação

By Bruna Black

Label: Green Flash Music
Released: 2024
Track listing: Vã Revelação; Pérolas; Para Me Entender; Inverno de Nós Dois; Nosso Cais; Uma Noite Com Vocé;  Romántico Calor; Será; Chão de Nuvem.

Vã Revelação

August 1, 2024

Album: Vã Revelação
By Bruna Black
Label: Green Flash Music
Released: 2024
Duration: 04:08

From Tony Bennett to Mehmet Ali Sanlikol

by Jerome Wilson
January 17, 2024

This show is a mixture of vocals, flutes, Middle Eastern jazz, and much more. Artists heard on the show include Mehmet Ali Sanlikol, Tony Bennett, Myra Melford, Lew Tabackin, and Cal Tjader. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & ...

Russ Lossing, Artemis, Rudy Royston and More

by Jerome Wilson
August 30, 2023

This show features newer and older jazz from a great variety of players, such as Russ Lossing, Rudy Royston, the group Artemis, and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band which is heard in two contexts, with Julian Arguelles and with Jim McNeely. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The ...

Trio Da Paz: 30

by Howard Mandel
March 27, 2023

Only very special collaborations last 30 years, and rarely do they become more exciting and together over the decades. Trio da Paz, however, is one such long-lasting and still lightning band. The team of drummer Duduka Da Fonseca, guitarist Romero Lubambo and bassist Nilson Matta, all Brasilian jazzmen of New York City, is just as dashing ...

Celebration

By Rufus Reid

Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Celebration; Cedar's Blues; This I Ask Of You; It's Time To Shout It Out; Celestial Dance; Tranescape; Tippin'; You Make Me Smile; Falling In Love; One for Amos; The Rise of The Row.