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Hugo Soares

About Me

Hugo Soares was born in Brazil, on June 1989. His goal, since the age of two, has been to become musically stronger by each day. He had crafted his own instrument by the age of nine. After years of private studies, Hugo began music studies at "Pro Music", in Belo Horizonte, where he studied with André Campagnani, Mário Castelo and many others.On December 2005, Hugo moved to Los Angeles, California, USA, where he graduated from "Los Angeles Music Academy". Getting studies with Mike Shapiro, Ralph Humphrey, Tony Inzalaco, Joe Porcaro, Dave Beyer, Michael Packer, Matt Starr and many other world renowned musicians.Hugo currently resides in Brazil, working as a sideman with many artists and composers of various styles. He also conducts private lessons and classes at music schools as well as workshops on Jazz, Afro-Cuban and especially Brazilian rhythms.

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Member Since: 6/17/2007
Band Website: hugosoares.com.br
Influences: Brazilian influences : Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pixinguinha, Joao Gilberto, Dorival Caymmi, Jacob do Bandolim, Rosa Passos, Elis Regina, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Joao Bosco, Toninho Horta, Milton Nascimento, Chico Pinheiro, Hamilton de Hollanda, Yamandu Costa, Hermeto Pascoal, Trio da Paz, Zimbo Trio, Tamba 4, Raul de Souza...World Influences: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Michael Legrand, Lee Ritenour, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Dave Brubeck, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Michel Camilo, Ella Fitzgerald, The jazz Ministry (Abe Laboriels), Astor Piazolla, Buena Vista Social CLub, Christian McBride, Weather Report, Wes Mongomery, YellowJackets, Roy Hargrove, Joshua Redman...Drummers: Edson Machado, Paulinho Braga, Marcio Bahia, Erivelton Silva, Kiko Freitas, Edu Ribeiro, Andre Campagnani, Cuca Teixera... Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Roy Hanes, Brian Blade, Bill Stewart, Billy Cobham, Mike Shapiro, Harvey Mason, John Riley, Dennis Chambers, Horacio Hernandes...
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