Abelita Mateus
Brazilian Jazz Soul
Fusing traditional Brazilian rhythms with sophisticated contemporary jazz, Abelita Mateus offers a lyrical and rhythmically vibrant exploration of her cultural roots.
About
São Paulo-born pianist and vocalist Abelita Mateus is a prominent figure in the New York jazz scene. As the pianist for the Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Cuban Experience, she has performed globally. Her solo work blends Brazilian idioms with modern jazz, highlighted on albums like 'Vivenda' and 'Cosmos'.
Music Style
Her approach integrates intricate harmonic structures with the rhythmic vitality of samba and bossa nova, featuring delicate vocals and nimble piano improvisation.
Background
- Hometown
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Education
- New Jersey City University
- Instruments
- piano, vocals
- Active
- 2000s-present
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Upcoming Events
Abelita Mateus's next NYC show is Tuesday, August 25 at The Django.