Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar - Studio Sessions video series

A man is playing a piano in a room with a sign that says studio session

Photo of Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar performing in the WUSF Studio. Photo by Jazz on Arts Axis Florida

Daniela Soledade is a rising star among legends in the Brazilian music scene. Downbeat Magazine calls Daniela a “master of classic samba and bossa nova.” An heir to the Bossa Nova legacy, Soledade is highly acclaimed for her poignantly expressive vocal style and intimate aesthetic.. With a tremendous talent for paying tribute to her musical heritage while staying true to her own artistry, Soledade is a mix of authentic bossa nova, samba, MPB, and American Popular Song.


Daniela’s grandfather was Paulo Soledade, who composed songs with legendary Brazilian artists Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Toquinho and Baden Powell. Her father, Paulinho Soledade is an artist and producer who learned guitar from Baden Powell himself and has worked with legends Ivan Lins and Gilberto Gil among others. As a child Daniela participated in studio recordings for multiple Brazilian artists and TV shows aired on Rede Globo. At age 14, she placed first in the entrance exam to attend the prestigious Music Conservatory Villa Lobos. Daniela settled in the United States in 2003 and maintains a busy performing schedule.


"JazzTimes calls him a 'masterful guitarist,' Nate Najar has emerged as one of America's finest modern jazz exponents.  From his Billboard chart topping hit ‘Groove Me’ to the critical and commercial acclaim of ‘Jazz Samba Pra Sempre,’ Najar amalgamates his varied experience into a diverse and interesting body of work spanning live performance, recording and visual media.  Currently on tour with Daniela Soledade, his partner in love, life and music the guitarist/arranger/producer/engineer continues spreading Love & Bossa Nova at venues all across the globe."


Personnel:

Daniela Soledade - vocals

Nate Najar - acoustic guitar

Carl Amundson - electric guitar

Cláudio Infante - drums

Patrick Bettison - piano

Joe Porter - bass


Warren Buchholz - camera/editing

Jackson Harpe - audio engineering


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