Alfredo Paixao

Alfredo Paixão is a Brazilian (Rio de Janeiro) Bass Player and Composer who is well known worldwide for his Latin Jazz performances live and on recording sessions.

Latin Music has had a significant impact on his work with the Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz changing forever the way Pop/Latin/Flamenco music is understood.

Playing with a completely different harmonic approach to the six string bass. Among some examples that illustrate the uniqueness of his playing, two award-winning songs are deserving of mention: 3 Latin Grammy Awards, to the album “El Alma Al Aire” by the Spanish pop star “Alejandro Sanz”, Latin Grammy Award “to the album Ciudad de las Ideas” by the Spanish Flamenco star “Vicente Amigo”.

Other productions that also received awards include – Grammy Nominations: Fernando Osorio (Con Palabras- Warner Latino), Ana Belen (Peces de ciudad – BMG Ariola Spain), Armando Manzanero (Duetos – WEA Latina), Alexandre Pires (Estrella Guia – BMG Latino, 2 nominations), Ketama (Dame la mano – Universal Spain).