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[email protected] MetzAngelo Metz was born in Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. At a very young age Angelo's interest in music was noticeable, leading him to experiment with many instruments.In 1984 Angelo formed Banda Verde. In the years to come this band evolved from hard rock, to jazz and ultimately mixed Brazilian music with Jazz. Throughout his teens and early twenties he played in many different groups that varied as much as the hard rocking "Colarinhos Caóticos" to classical ensembles.In 1988 Angelo was accepted into the UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul), where he earned a Bachelor's degree in classical guitar.In 1997 Angelo moved to Los Angeles to pursue a Masters degree in the Studio/Jazz guitar program at USC - University of Southern California. After completing his Masters Angelo received an invitation and a scholarship from USC. He has earned a Doctoral Degree in Musical Arts and is teaching in a variety of settings.Angelo has studied privately with such names as Joe Diorio, Scott Tennant, Brian Head, Steve Trovato, Pat Kelley, David Oakes, Daniel Wolff, Antonio Carlos Cunha, Eduardo Castanera, and Sid Jacobs, and in master-classes with Abel Carlevaro, Pepe Romero, Pat Matheny, Paulo Bellinati , Mike Stern, and Scott Henderson, to name a few.Angelo has produced and released two independent solo CD's. The first is entitled "Coming" and the latest is "Live at USC". "Coming" focuses on Angelo's writing prowess while "Live at USC" showcases his virtuosity and homage to American masters like Coltrane and Parker mixed with the Brazilian influences of Hermeto Pascoal.Angelo has licensed his music for film and TV. In 2001 Angelo recorded and produce the original soundtrack for the movie May by Lucky McKee (Lions Gate, 2002).Angelo has appeared with such names as Clarence Johnson, John Heard, Linda Hopkins, Art Hillary, Plas Johnson, John Hicks, Greg Bundy, John Leithan, Roberto Miranda, Ken Wild, Gerrik King, and many others. Angelo is also performing regularly with his trio, with world-class bass player Leo Nobre and drummer Enzo Todesco.
