Since his trios last U.S. performances five years ago, pianist, composer, and improviser André Mehmarii has given acclaimed solo performances throughout the country, taking audiences on journeys drawn from three continents of music Europe, North and South America and from his own catalog of compositions as well as those of masters from Monteverdi to Gershwin and Jobim. As scintillating as these performances have been, there is something special about the sound of the piano trio that propels master pianists to another level. The trios of Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau to whom Mehmari is often likened provide evidence of the power of piano trio alchemy.
For his January 2019 U.S. tour, Mehmari brings forth his piano trio with a new recording, Na esquina do Clube com o Sol na Cabeça / Sun Baked at Clube da Esquina, devoted to the Brazilian artists who became known by the name of the 1972 album Clube da Esquina. He sees their work, led by Milton Nascimento, as the utmost representation of humanism in Brazilian music. Drawing from diverse musical currents pop, folk music, bossa nova, jazz, and classical their open minds blended ideas organically, creating hymns honoring friendship and dialogue.
A longtime admirer of this metaphysical club, Mehmaris trio explores, extends and refines its work into new and compelling interpretations. Alongside Mehmaris piano are his drummer of over twenty years, Sérgio Reze, and the superlative talent of bassist Neymar Dias. The result is fluent, soulful, good-humored music that will touch the hearts and souls of people from every part of the globe.
Recorded at the state of the art facilities of Estúdio Monteverdi in the heart of the Mata Atlântica near São Paulo, this music is a tribute to Brazilian dreamers of all generations past, present, and future.
Listen to the trio:
https://youtu.be/l8Afxdi6cRo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=119h1cNQc_M
About André Mehmari
Andre Mehmari is considered one of the most talented young musicians of his native Brazil. His activities as pianist, composer, arranger and instrumentalist are highly regarded both in popular and classical music. As his compositions and arrangements have been performed by important Brazilian orchestras (OSESP) and chamber ensembles (São Paulo String Quartet), his career in jazz and Brazilian popular music have gained wide recognition for his music in jazz festivals and concerts.
Website: www.musica-extraordinaria.com/mehmari
