Finest Brazilian Jazz Meets NY
NICOLAIEWSKY
GOMIDE
MARTINS
feat. Seamus Blake
PROMO VIDEOS
MAKING OF
RECORDED AT LOFT KOELN, 2026
FULL VIDEO
SAMURAI SAMBA, BY YELLOWJACKETS
LIVE AT LOFT KÖLN
A TASTE OF THE CONCERT
Finally, they joined forces! Virtuoso bassist Matheus Nicolaiewsky (Francesca Tandoy, Rosenberg Brothers) stellar pianist Henrique Gomide (Caixa Cubo, Guinga, Toninho Horta), and renowned drummer/percussionist Mauro Martins (Tania Maria, Airto Moreira, Toquinho), come together as three leading voices of the Brazilian music scene in Europe.
Joined by Seamus Blake on saxophone and EWI, the quartet presents groove-driven, modern arrangements of works by Tom Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, and other giants of Brazil’s vast musical landscape, as well as fusion heroes Jaco Pastorius and Yellowjackets.
Deep grooves expanded by tight interplay and Herbie-esque harmonic surprises.
Suitable for fans of Weather Report, Azymuth and Eliane Elias.
FINEST BRAZILIAN JAZZ MEETS NY
Listen here to the mixes by Dave Darlington (NY) (please do not share!)
Henrique Gomide is a leading figure in Brazilian jazz in Europe, known for his work with Caixa Cubo and collaborations with Toninho Horta, Céline Rudolph, and Guinga. His solo album Portais (Challenge Records) received widespread acclaim from European media. Gomide teaches piano at the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
MaTHEUS NICOLAIEWSKY, one of Brazil’s most distinctive young bassists, is known for his collaborations with Francesca Tandoi, Stochelo Rosenberg, Kiko Freitas, Peter Bernstein, Ivan Lins, and the WDR Big Band, as well as for his acclaimed debut album with Yotam Silberstein. His deep groove, melodic sensibility, and contemporary approach to Brazilian rhythms play a defining role in shaping the quartet’s sound.
Mauro Martins brings decades of international experience, including performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and Blue Note New York and collaborations with Tania Maria, Toquinho, Airto Moreira, Toninho Horta, and Richard Galliano.
SeAMUS BLAKE, one of the most distinguished saxophonists in modern jazz, won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition in 2002. He has worked with leading figures such as John Scofield, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock, and was a longtime member of the Grammy-nominated Mingus Big Band. In addition to his powerful tenor saxophone playing, Blake is known for his work with the Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI), expanding the sonic possibilities of contemporary jazz.
Get in Touch
For booking and inquiries, reach out to us via email.
hjgomide@gmail.com
matheusnicolaiewsky@gmail.com