Jetro da Silva live
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Record Label: Cush Records
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Jetro da Silva born in Meier, Rio de Janeiro, in February 28th, 1967. DaSilva began his musical training at 12 years old. With only one month of piano lessons, Jetro was already playing for his church congregation (Sao Joao de Meriti Baptist Church). When Jetro turned 14, he told his dad that he wanted to pursue music seriously. At that time, Jetro started searching for the best music schools in Rio de Janeiro. Then somebody told him about Escola Nacional de Musica, the most respected classical school in Rio. Jetro prepared for the audition and within one month he was accepted as a full scholarship student.
At only 16, Jetro was the sole supporter of his family, playing with world-renowned musicians and his Pentecostal church Nova Vida da Tijuca in Rio da Janeiro. After touring with several Brazilian artists Jetro moved to Boston to extend his music education at Berklee College of Music, majoring in Music Production and Engineering.
Because of his talent and experience in Brazil as a producer, performer, arranger and songwriter, it didn't take Jetro very long for the music community in Boston and LA to embrace him.
Jetro now holds a position as the Professor of the Ensemble Department at prestigious BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC in Boston, Ma.
Jetro's experience, training as keyboardist/producer/arranger has increase his opportunity to work with people such as:
Whitney Houston, Patti Labelle, Pastor Andrae Crouch, Pastor Bam Crawford, Chaka Khan, The Pointer Sisters, Gladys Knight, Brandy, Sheyla E., Namie Amuro, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Celine Dion, Patti Austin, Emilio Santiago, Monica, and many others.
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Jetro da Silva
author: Ricardo
I met Jetro and his family long ago in Rio de Janeiro. His talent is stunning and his humble attittude captivating. :):) I bought two copies of the CD, one for me and one for my parents in law. We love it (I listen to its track 5 as I write this message). Way to go, brother!!!!
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very important CD to check out!!!
author: Yuiko Goto
This is a beautiful recording! You feel as if you are close form the stage. Great vibe.
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Finally, Jetro's expressive piano skills are showcased on the CD closing trio of
author: Gina
Pianist Jetro Da Silva's odyssey began in Rio de Janeiro, where he was born in 1967. He began playing piano in church at a young age; from there he studied at Escola Nacional de Musica, a respected classical music school in Rio, and the Berklee College of Music.
Today, Jetro holds a prominent position at Berklee and has worked with an impressive group of artists, including Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Brandy, and the late Luther Vandross. And now he has also produced his first CD under his own name.
Live was recorded at the Greenwich Odeum and the Berklee Performance Center, with his quartet. The dominant sound here is smooth jazz melded with Brazilian, ambient, classical, and a touch of R&B. The compositions range from well chosen covers, Miles Davis' "All Blues", Milton Nascimento's "Nothing Will Be As It Was", Caetano Veloso's "Voce E Minha", and a classical piece, "Conciertode Aranjuarez", by Rodrigo, to Da Silva originals.
The mostly instrumental album is spiced up with a clutch of vocal tracks, Tom Jobim's delicate "Corcovado", "Se Essa Rua Minha", and "Beijo Partido". Jetro's spiritual side and church roots are given the nod in "Jesus, The Mention Of Your Name" and "My Tribute"; the name of the vocalist on these tracks is unknown to me, but his wonderful voice is a gift to these songs.
Finally, Jetro's expressive piano skills are showcased on the CD closing trio of originals "In Jia's Memory", "Paradise", and "For Perry Smith".
Live loses a few points for the choppy, between songs editing and the recording quality could have been a tad clearer, but no amount of technical glitches can overshadow the talent on display here. Jetro Da Silva should teach less and record more often.
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"It's a great CD and Jetro is an amazing musician and bandleader"
author: Joe Kelley
It's a great CD and Jetro is an amazing musician and bandleader
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