About
Banda Movimento is a project started by myself in Asheville, North Carolina, when I lived there. The core of the ensemble consists of the jazz trio of piano, bass and drums, and from this initial core was expanded to include guests playing guitar, harmonica, percussion and more.
What is unusual is that the ensemble specializes in South American jazz. So, despite its heavy Brazilian influence, it expands in style and repertoire into most of the other South American cultures, especially Argentina. In other words, the listener will hear samba, bossa, frêvo, baião, tango, milonga, bolero (which although Spanish/Cuban in origin, is commonly danced in the ballroom circles of Rio de Janeiro) and fusions of the aforementioned styles.
When I decided to move to New York City and focus intensely on my career as a composer, I had to place this project on hold. Thus, there are no scheduled performances in the near future. As soon as I have more time to devote to doing what this project requires—and doing it right!—I will be posting news.
If you are a friend and/or musician who has collaborated with Banda Movimento in the past, I thank you immensely for your support. May your path be blessed always. And keep in touch!
Warmest cheers,
Thiago Tiberio
Some of our friends
Eliot Wadopian, bass
Shayne Heather, bass
Byron Hedgepeth, drums
Jason Stallings, drums
Matthew Richmond, drums
Richard Graham, percussion
Andy John, guitar and harmonica
Robert Anders, guitar
Robert Hart Baker, oboe
Barbra Baker, flute