João Marcondes Septeto drops “Now I Know” on Jan 31, blending jazz improv with Afro-Brazilian beats to honor Moacir Santos‘ 100th birthday, the Brazilian music genius.
Fusion Honoring a Legacy
The album hits in a landmark year. It marks Moacir Santos’ centennial birth (July 26, 1926 – Aug 6, 2006). Also notes 20 years since his passing.“Now I Know” offers a fresh take. It merges jazz improvisation and Afro-Brazilian rhythms. This builds tight interplay among players.The septet lineup gets a unique twist. It weaves vocal-friendly melodies. All powered by Black diaspora grooves.
Star-Studded Instrumental Crew
João Marcondes leads on guitar, compositions, and arrangements. Bruno Tessele drums. Gustavo Sato holds bass down.Edinho Sant’anna keys the piano. Felipe Aires trumpets. Feldeman Oliveira bones. Victor Alcântara tenors sax.
Milestone for João Marcondes
First septet album with Marcondes’ own tunes and charts. Past releases: EARTH, COSMOS, 2000’s Pinball.Kicks off 2026 drops. João hits 25 career years. As composer-educator, he ponders art’s essence.
His path blends creation, research, teaching—with 700+ works across 23 countries.
Master’s in Education, Art, Cultural History. 70+ books authored. Seven MEC-approved courses. Mentor to Brazil’s new composers.Photo: Press Release
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