"A Storied, two guitar-outing that includes many top-flight players. A great pairing!" * * * *
Downbeat Magazine, USA

"A beautifully matched pair of guitarists produces music of note!" * * * * *
Jan P. Dennis, Audiophile Audition, USA

"Chico Pinheiro and Anthony Wilson have recorded a masterpiece of an album that is impressive in both style and substance. Nova contains excellent charts, first-rate musicianship and an appealing flavor of Brazilian and contemporary jazz make this a compelling musical experience. "
Edward Blanco, Ejazz, USA

"...Chico is a phenomenal talent, a post Metheny guitarist equally at home in jazz or Brazilian contexts. There aren't too many groups in jazz with a two guitar front line, but Anthony and Chico make it work."
Jazz Portraits, Fresno/ California

"Virtuose Chico Pinheiro entra no Circuito dos maiores expoentes do Jazz Contemporâneo"
Revista BRAVO

"Em NOVA, há um toque de originalidade em cada fraseado. Em canções como CUBA e Planície, Pinheiro reafirma sua condição de grande melodista."
Revista Veja

"...NOVA traz uma sonoridade contemporânea, cruzando as poéticas da Música Brasileira e do Jazz. "
Folha de São Paulo

" Atualmente, um dos músicos mais apreciados de sua geração e considerado, ao lado de Yamandú Costa, a ponta do diamante do guitarrismo brasileiro moderno "

" Attualmente uno dei più apprezzati musicisti della sua generazione ed considerato, insieme con Yamandú Costa, la punta di diamante del chitarrismo brasiliano moderno. "
Antonio Forni
MusiBrasil,Italia

 


Compact disc.
Release date: 12/2007
BURITI

 

Café com Pão Produced by Chico Pinheiro e Anthony Wilson.
Acoustic and electric guitars: Chico Pinheiro
Acoustic and electric guitars: Anthony Wilson
Piano: Fábio Torres
Ac. Bass: Paulo Paulelli
Electric bass: Marcelo Mariano
Drums: Edu Ribeiro
Percussion: Armando Marçal
Clarinet: Proveta,
Flute: Matt Zebley, Vinícius Dorin
Alto Sax: Proveta, Matt Zebley
Tenor Sax: Vinícius Dorin, Matt Otto
Baritono Sax: Adam Schroeder, V. Dorin
Trombone: Garrett Smith, Paulo Malheiros
Trumpet, Flugel: Gilbert Castelhanos, Daniel D'Alcântara
Arrangings: Chico Pinheiro e Anthony Wilson
Special Guests: Dori Caymmi, Cesar Mariano e Ivan Lins
Recorded at Estúdios Cachuêra, (SP), Steakhouse (LA), CCM e Discover (RJ).
Engineer: Carlos 'Kakká' Akamine, Guilherme Reis, Mike Ross/ assistents: Silvio Romualdo, Rodrigo Duarte e Gabriel Arbex
Mixed by Duda Mello no TM Estúdio ( RJ)
Mastered by Carlinhos Freitas (Classic Master)
Photos and design: Dani Gurgel
Executive Production:Buriti Produções
Released by Buriti Produções
Tempestade
Laranjeiras
Cuba
Planície
When you dream
Easter Monday
Nova
Two Fives
Requebre que eu dou um doce
Interlude
Alla Chitarra
 

 

 

“ When I first heard Chico Pinheiro I  was instantly struck by his great virtuosity, not only as a musician but also as a composer and arranger.I pray that his talent and inspiration will keep growing and may continue to inspire and guide the next generation. ”.
Moacir Santos

"...Chico Pinheiro is the perfect example of  a bright new talent on the horizon, clearly proving people wrong who've claimed that  nobody interesting has emerged on the scene since my generation.  ”
Edu Lobo

“ Today Chico is one of the most respected and appreciated musicians of his generation .Alongside Yamandú Costa ,he is considered to be the top of Brazilian modern guitar. ”
Antonio Forni, Italy

" I've been appreciating Chico's work for a long time and I'm a huge fan… there's no one around doing what he does. "
Cesar Camargo Mariano

" Indeed, Chico Pinheiro is the next big thing in Brazilian music. " * * * * *
Hugo Sukman
O Globo Newspaper

“ Chico Pinheiro is, no doubt, the most brilliant composer of Brazilian music that has come up in recent decades. ”
Mauro Dias - O Estado de São Paulo

" Chico Pinheiro lives a golden moment. ”
Correio Brasiliense, Brasília

" Extraordinary composer and guitarist releases his second cd living up to his promise  . Instead of going for tradition, Chico goes through jazz… the effect is pure Brazilian reinvention.”
Época Magazine

 


Compact disc.
Release date: 05/2005
Biscoito Fino

 

Tempestade Produced by Chico Pinheiro and Swami Jr.
Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Arrangements,Voice: Chico Pinheiro
Piano and Fender Rhodes: Fábio Torres
Fender Rhodes: Rafael Vernet
Electric Bass: Marcelo Mariano, Serginho Carvalho
Ac. Bass: Paulo Paulelli
Drums: Edu Ribeiro
Percussion: Armando Marçal
Clarinet: Paulo Sérgio Santos
Flute: Andrea Ernest Dias
Strings and Horns Arranged and Conducted by Gilson Peranzzetta
Special Guests: João Bosco, Luciana Alves, Tatiana Parra
Recorded and mixed by R. Lopes at Estúdios Sarapuí, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Dec. 2004 – Feb. 2005
Assistant Engineer: Lucas Ariel
Mastered by Carlos Freitas at Classic Master, São Paulo, SP
Additional Recording by Homero Lotito at Trilha Certa, São Paulo, SP
Art direction and Design: Luciane Ribeiro
Photography: Marcos Hermes (assistant: W. Junior)
Production Coordinator: Joana Hime, Juliana Funaro
A&R: Olivia Hime and Kati De Almeida Braga
Released by Biscoito fino.
Tema em 3
Mandarim
Tocador de violão
Valsa nº5
Pelo Avesso
Flashes
Pontevedra
Se depender de mim
Nosso amor e o mar
Cais dos olhos
Encontro
Desfile de Afoxé
Nada não
 

 

 

     

"For this new century Meia-noite Meio-dia carries the same importance as Edu Lobo's debut album, in the 60's… it's already a landmark”.
Mauro Dias - O Estado de São Paulo

"Brazilian music welcomes its latest trophy with open arms: Chico Pinheiro”.
International Magazine, RJ

"His guitar-playing has echos of  Baden Powell”.
Veja Magazine

“Chico Pinheiro is the first Brazilian guitar player to have emerged since Rafael Rabello,  who displays this level of inventiveness. Meio-dia Meia-noite is a master piece”.
Mauro Ferreira
O Dia Newspaper, Rio de Janeiro

"There's somebody brand new and extremely talented  in Brazilian music, he is 29 years old and hails from Sao Paulo. His name: Chico Pinheiro… his debut album, Meia-noite Meio-dia, is a phenomenon”.
Folha da Bahia, Salvador

“Chico Pinheiro is a prodigy”.
Jean Boechat
Radio Agência

 


Compact disc.
Release date: 02/2010
Buriti Records
Release date: 04/2003
Art Music/Sony Music

 

  Contemplação Produced by Chico Pinheiro and Swami Jr.
Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Arrangements,Voice: Chico Pinheiro
Piano, Keyboards: Fábio Torres, Tiago Costa
Electric Bass: Marcelo Mariano
Ac. Bass: Paulo Paulelli
Drums: Edu Ribeiro, Erivelton Silva
Percussion: Armando Marçal
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet: Naylor “Proveta” Azevedo
G and C Flutes, Baritone Sax: Teco Cardoso
Strings and Horns Arranged and Conducted by Gilson Peranzzetta,
Strings Arranged and Conducted by Otávio de Moraes
Special Guests: Chico César, Ed Motta, Lenine, Luciana Alves, Maria Rita
Recorded and mixed by André Magalhães at Zabumba, São Paulo, SP
Dec. 2002 – Jan. 2003
Additional Recordings (Strings, Percussion, Lenine and Ed Motta)
by Marcelo Saboya and Eduardo Costa at AR Studios, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Mastered by Carlos Freitas at Classic Master, São Paulo, SP
Art direction and Design : R. Sassaki
Photography : R. Sassaki
Production Coordinator: Juliana Funaro
A&R: J. Aguiar
Released by Sony Music/ Art Music
  Ao Vento
  Meia-Noite, Meio-Dia
  Aquela
Desde o 1º Dia
  Essa Canção
Buritizais
  Jardim de Arroz
  Passagem
Na Beira do Rio
Popó
  De Frente
  Onde Estiver
  Choro Calado
     

 


 

     

 

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