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Nelson Faria

b. 1963

Brazilian musician

Jazz musician Jazz guitarist Guitarist
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About Nelson Faria

Born 1963. Nelson Faria is a Brazilian jazz musician, jazz guitarist, guitarist, music arranger, music teacher and composer.

Nelson Faria (born March 23, 1963) is a Brazilian guitarist.

Career At the Guitar Institute of Technology in California, his teachers included Joe Diorio, Frank Gambale, Ted Greene, Scott Henderson, and Joe Pass. On television he performed with Paulo Moura on Rhapsody in Bossa, with Baby do Brasil on Acústico, and with Leila Pinheiro on Na Ponta da Língua.

DVDs Toques de Mestre (Giannini SA, 1990) Nosso Trio Live (Delira, 2006)

Books A Arte da Improvisação (Lumiar Editora, 1991) The Brazilian Guitar Book (Sher Music, 1996) Escalas, Arpejos e Acordes para violao e guitarra (Lumiar Editora, 1999) Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section (Sher Music, 2002) Toque Junto Bossa Nova (Lumiar Editora, 2008) Harmonia Aplicada ao Violão e à Guitarra (Vitale, 2010)

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Important facts

Born
23 March 1963, Belo Horizonte
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Jazz musician, jazz guitarist, guitarist, music arranger, music teacher, composer
Nationality
Brazil

People in Nelson Faria's life

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b. 1958
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1932 – 2010
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Joe Pass
1929 – 1994
Guitarist
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Leila Pinheiro
b. 1960
Singer
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Joe Diorio
1936 – 2022
Music educator
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Ted Greene
1932 – 1982
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nelson Faria?

Brazilian musician

When was Nelson Faria born?

Nelson Faria was born on 23 March 1963 in Belo Horizonte.

What is Nelson Faria's occupation?

Nelson Faria is a jazz musician, jazz guitarist, guitarist, music arranger, music teacher and composer.

What nationality is Nelson Faria?

Nelson Faria is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nelson Faria

· Wikidata: Q6990509

· DBpedia: Nelson Faria

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