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His beautiful compositions and original guitar playing has influenced a whole generation of musicians in Brazil. Pat Metheny, who considers him to be "one of the world's great composers on nylon-string guitar (named violao in Brazil)," comments, "He (Toninho) plays such great voicings with such a cool time feel... I've often described him to other musicians as the Herbie Hancock of Bossa-Nova guitarists ...in short, Toninho Horta is an incredible musician, the rare guitarist who understands harmony in its most intimate ways..." (Pat Metheny's words on the booklet of Toninho's "Diamond Land"). Pat's strong admiration for Toninho's music can be heard on many of his own compositions.
Among Toninho's most beloved compositions are Beijo Partido (Broken Kiss, on Diamond Land), Gershwin, Pedra da Lua and Manuel o Audaz (the last three on Moonstone. The last two appear with English titles consecutively Moonstone and Eternal Youth).
Toninho Horta has recently released a CD called Com o Pe no Forro with Dominguinhos and other musicians.
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Claudia Villela: Cartas ao Vento
by Katchie Cartwright
Cartas ao Vento marks a return and a departure for Claudia Villela. Born in Rio, she moved to jny:Santa Cruz in 1984, where she has remained. Years later, this is her first album made in Brazil. Villela has gained recognition in California and beyond as an intrepid improviser with a beautiful voice who creates captivating live shows. With Cartas ao Vento, she changes direction, focusing on composing. “I wanted everything to be part of the song," she explains, “to get ...
read moreToninho Horta al Palazzo Fatta di Palermo
by Maurizio Zerbo
Toninho Horta Tatum Art Summer Jazz Palazzo Fatta Palermo 6.7.2022 Non è un Brasile da cartolina quello proposto dal settantatreenne chitarrista di Belo Horizonte, che appartiene a quella ristretta categoria di musicisti per i quali la musica è sinonimo di poesia. Il suo policromo mondo espressivo dispiega melodie lunghe e trasognate, per regalare fascinosi momenti di lirismo tra il Brasile rurale di Minas Gerais e il jazz. La sua intesa con la strepitosa ritmica ...
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by Peter Madsen
I've been very fortunate in my career to have met and sometimes even play with a few musical geniuses. These are special musicians who have developed an intimate relationship between their instrument and their inner selves to transcend the mechanical act of playing into the artistic act of soulful and spiritual self-expression. One such genius is the Brazilian guitarist, composer and singer Toninho Horta.
I first heard about Toninho Horta in the mid 1980's from saxophonist ... read moreBackgrounder: Nicola Stilo & Toninho Horta — 'Duets'
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This week's Backgrounder comes courtesy of Bill Kirchner, who sent along Nicola Stilo and Toninho Horta's gorgeous album Duets (1999). Stilo is an Italian flutist and Horta is a Brazilian singer and guitarist. Both musicians play beautifully and are prolific, having recorded dozens of albums. Recorded in Rome, the album features the following tracks: Naima (John Coltrane), Meu Canário (Toninho Horta), In a Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington), Bibi's Mood (Nicola Stilo), Bons Amigos (Toninho Horta e Ronaldo Bastos), My One ...
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Brazilian Saxophonist Marcio Resende Releases His Third Album Elegant Fish Featuring Latin Grammy Award-Winning Acoustic Guitarist Toninho Horta, Celebrated Guitarist/Producer Sandro Albert And More
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Brazilian tenor saxophonist Marcio Resende will release his third studio recording entitled Elegant Fish on February 26, 2021. The album features Marcio Resende (tenor saxophone); Hélio Alves (piano); Jorge Hélder (acoustic bass), and Marquinhos da Costa (drums), with special guests Sandro Albert (electric guitar), Toninho Horta (guitar), and Claudio Nucci (vocals). It will be distributed globally and available on all major music platforms. Resende’s concept for Elegant Fish was to present his audience with what he calls the “New Bossa ...
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Announcing the Winners of the Resonance Records "Toninho Horta - To Jobim with Love" Giveaway!
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Enter the Resonance Records "Toninho Horta - To Jobim with Love" Giveaway Contest
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Bossa Nova!
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Resonance Records “Toninho Horta - To Jobim With Love“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE lucky winner at the conclusion of the contest on November 4th. Click here to enter the contest
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Toninho Horta is Back at Cachaca in New York
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Cachaca 35 West 8th St (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.) NYC tel 212-388-9099 sets at 9,11 & 1am Sunday-Thursday $10 Cover Charge plus $10 Minimum * Friday & Saturday $20 Cover Charge plus $10 Minimum * (* Except Where Indicated ) New York City's Newest Jazz Hang In The Heart of Greenwich Village TONINHO HORTA IS BACK AT CACHACA TUES DEC 18 ...
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Toninho Horta & Friends One Night Only at Cachaca Mon. Aug. 6
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Cachaa 35 West 8th St (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.) NYC * tel 212-388-9099 sets at 9,11 & 1am * $10 cover, $15 min. Menus from selected restaurants available New York City's Newest Jazz Hang In The Heart of Greenwich Village Mon. Aug. 6 Toninho Horta & Friends Note: First set is solo and friends will join him later. Cachaa (pronounced “ka-SHA-sa") is very pleased to ...
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