ARTS IN MOTION - Gabriela Esquivel ft Antonio Adolfo (Brazilian Jazz Pianist & Producer)

On October 21st, during Arts in Motion podcast, Brazilian jazz pianist, songwriter, composer, and producer Antonio Adolfo was interviewed by artist Gabriela Esquivel and guest co-host Catherine Shapiro. He offered a unique glimpse into his successful career in bossa nova, jazz, and other musical genres. His hit songs have been performed by artists like Sergio Mendez, Shelea and Stevie Wonder, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass and others. Adolfo shared his experiences of being a pioneer in starting his own record label, the reasons why he became a producer, and the impact about how this impacted his career. He has been working with the same eight members band for several years and with them has performed in various festivals and venues like Rock in Rio, Blue Note Rio, and others. He also shared personal stories about how he became a professional musician since a young age. The conversation touched on his experiences collaborating with diverse international artists like Carlomagno Araya, Jamie Ousley, and more.