Born in Brasília, Brazil, Maurício de Souza is a jazz drummer who easily performs in both traditional jazz and Brazilian jazz styles. His good taste and finesse have allowed him to play in numerous settings with various accomplished musicians. Maurício studied with world renowned jazz drummer and master teacher, Joe Morello for eight years. He also had a year of private studies with distinguished all-round percussion teacher Glenn Weber. Aside from the inspiration of Mr. Morello, other influential performers include Buddy Rich, Airto Moreira, Dave Weckl, Roy Haynes, and Bill Stewart.
Since settling in Northern New Jersey in 2004, de Souza has been very active in the NY/NJ metropolitan area, performing at some of the finest jazz venues as a band leader. His two groups, Bossa Brasil® (Brazilian Jazz) and Maurício de Souza Group (Straight Ahead Jazz), perform exciting, sophisticated, and lyrical tunes. Both groups have been very well received by audiences. Internationally, Maurício performs yearly in his home town (Brasília, Brazil) with his quartet/quintet.
For more information on Maurício and his groups, please visit www.mauriciodesouzajazz.com.
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