Sergio Pereira

Born: March 10, 1959

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I started playing acoustic guitar (violao) at the age of 8 years old, influenced by my older brother who played the guitar and helped me with my first chords. I have also been influenced by the music of bossa- nova giants at the time such as Joao Gilberto, Tom Jobim, Carlos Lyra, Joao Donato, Marcus Valle and many more. Growing up in Rio in the 60’s and 70’s has contributed tremendously to the energy, groove and rhythms reflected in my music today.

Moving to New York in the 80’s has motivated me to, not only continuing playing the guitar, but to further enhance my knowledge of music and the guitar itself, hence I started to study with some of the jazz greats including Chuck Wayne, Sal Salvador, Alex Adrian, Hui Cox and Joe Carter. Since the beginning of the 90’s I have been travelling the world, playing with different bands and at various venues in many different countries in Europe, Africa and elsewhere.

ALIVE

By Monika Ryan

Label: Resensitize Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: 1) Every Day 2) Can You Slip Away 3) You Draw Me In 4) This Morning 5) I Would Like To Know 6) Let's Get Away 7) Tonight 8) I��m In It For Love and Happiness 9) I��m Here 10) Beauty All Around 11) In This Moment Forever 12) WayAway 13) Alive

Bossa+

By Sergio Pereira

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: Bossa; Sea of Love; One for Pat; Montgo; Saudades; Desamor; There Will Never Be Another You.

Dexter Moses, Christian Sands, Anne Sajdera, Chris McDonald and more

by Benjamin Boddie
October 2, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Dexter Moses, Christian Sands, Anne Sajdera, Chris McDonald, Ryan Keberle, Leslie Pintchik, Danny Jonokuchi, Misha Tsiganov, David Weiss, Eric Jacobson, Michael Dease, Warren Wolf, Orrin Evans, Emmet Cohen, Tom Harrell, Natalie Jacob, Tracy Yang, Caity Gyorgy, Monika Herzig, Jeff Coffin, Ed Neumeister, Javon Jackson and more. Playlist Dexter ...

Sergio Pereira: Bossa+

by Edward Blanco
August 20, 2024

New York-based Brazilian guitarist/composer and vocalist Sergio Pereira unveils an album of light Brazilian music on Bossa+, continuing his exploration of bossa nova, samba, choro and other Brazilian styles, melding them with an ambient classical jazz sound that is well beyond the familiar traditional music. Proud of his cultural heritage and the impact of music on ...

Brian Ho, Louis Hayes, Markus Howell, Judith Owen and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 7, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Brian Ho, Louis Hayes, Markus Howell, Ken Peplowski, Win Pongsakorn, Jeff Coffin, Lakecia Benjamin, Josh Lawrence, Clarence Penn, Alan Braufman, Seve Turre, Tim Lin, Tardo Hammer, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Matthew Whitaker, Bobby Broom, Neil Adler, Nancy Erickson Lamont, Judith Owen, John Lee and more. Playlist Brian ...

Bruno Herbert, Robby Ameen, Sofia Goodman & Amanda Whiting

by Joe Dimino
August 4, 2024

From harpist Amanda Whiting, we begin the 865th Episode of Neon Jazz with music from her album The Liminality of Her. From there, we dive into music from Sofia Goodman's Receptive followed by Robby Ameen, Andy James, Anthony Stanco and Bruno Herbert. The final track puts a bow on the show with music from Twin Talk's ...

Lakecia Benjamin, Milton Suggs, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Ken Peplowski and more

by Benjamin Boddie
July 31, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Lakecia Benjamin, Milton Suggs, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Ken Peplowski, Addison Frei, Tardo Hammer, Isrea Butler, Brian Landrus, Chris McDonald, John Lee, Markus Howell, Stuart Mack, Alexander Claffy, Kerry Politzer, Lisa Rich, Tim Lin, Irina Zubareva, Ambere Weekes, Eliane Elias, Something Else and more. Playlist Lakecia ...

Finesse

By Sergio Pereira

Label: Sedajazz Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: White Lion; Morning Mist; Samba de Outono; Finesse; Quase; Give Me Five; Desfilando a Vit��ria; Let it Out; Frio Lugar; Dreamsville.

Imaginary Road

By Reza Khan

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2021
Track listing: Waiting for the Sky; Neo Funk; I See Stars; La Liaison; Midnight Runner; Broken River; Seven Miles Road; It��s Happening; Somewhere East; Imaginary Road.