Nilson Matta
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Biography
Nilson Matta, born on March 1, 1949, in Brazil, is a bassist and composer known for his contributions to jazz music. He studied bass at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and began his career playing with notable Brazilian musicians. In 1985, Matta moved to New York City, collaborating with artists like Joe Henderson and Yo-Yo Ma. He co-founded the African Brazilian Connection with Don Pullen, releasing three albums on Blue Note Records, and formed Trio Da Paz, which produced five albums. Matta's work with Joe Henderson included the Grammy Award-winning Big Band (1996) album in 1998. He also contributed to Yo-Yo Ma's Grammy-winning projects Obrigado Brazil (2003) and Obrigado Brazil â Live in Carnegie Hall Concert (2004), leading to a two-year worldwide tour. Matta has released several albums under his own name, including Walking with My Bass in 2006 and Black Orpheus (2013).
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- Eu E O Meu Amor / Lamento No Morro
- Eretz by Nilson Matta
- Song #29, Baião featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #31, Valsa featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #2, Maxixe featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #15, Valsa featuring Nilson Matta
- Brigas, Nunca Mais featuring Vincent Herring
- Song #30, Choro featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #23, Baião featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #152, Choro featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #1, Valsa/Marcha Rancho in 3/4 featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #153, Samba featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #5, Valsa/Guarânia featuring Nilson Matta
- Chega de Saudade featuring Yo-Yo Ma
- Song #47, Bossa Nova featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #10, Choro featuring Nilson Matta
- Song #81, Bossa Nova featuring Nilson Matta
- Wave featuring Vincent Herring
- Once I Loved featuring Vincent Herring
- Brasileirinho featuring Paquito D'Rivera
- Estrada Do Sol featuring Joe Carter
- Ligia featuring Joe Carter
- Este Seu Olhar featuring Vincent Herring
