Nelson Faria
Born (1963-03-23) March 23, 1963 (age 60)
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
GenresJazz, Brazilian jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1990–present
Websitewww.nelsonfaria.com

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.[1] 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.[1] His debut album, Ioiô, was released in 1993.[1] He recorded a Brazilian tribute to the Beatles with Bororó, Marcos Suzano, and José Namen.[1] Faria has also worked with Nana Caymmi, Zélia Duncan, Cássia Eller, Edu Lobo, and Milton Nascimento.[1]

Discography

DVDs

Books

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Neder, Alvaro. "Nelson Faria". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Release". www.nelsonfaria.com. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
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