Alegre Corrêa

Origin

Passo Fundo, RS

Years Active

1973

Genres

MPB, jazz, latin jazz, world music

Instruments

guitar, violin, percussion, berimbau

Biography

Alegre Corrêa is a Brazilian guitarist, violinist, percussionist, composer, and arranger of Brazilian popular music (MPB). Born in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, in 1960, he is a self-taught musician who began his career at the age of 13 in local dance bands.

Corrêa moved to Vienna, Austria, in 1988, where he has since been based and has led the Alegre Corrêa Sextet. He gained international recognition through his collaborations with renowned musicians such as Joe Zawinul, with whom he toured and recorded as part of The Zawinul Syndicate, contributing to their Grammy Award-winning album "75" in 2009. He was also a member of the Vienna Art Orchestra, performing with them on their 2000 live recording "All That Strauss." Corrêa has received multiple awards, including Austria's Hans Koller Preis twice, for Best Album of the Year in 2002 for "Mauve" and Musician of the Year in 2003.

Throughout his career, Corrêa has been dedicated to promoting Brazilian music and culture globally. He has released numerous solo albums, showcasing his unique blend of Brazilian rhythms with jazz and world music influences. He has also been involved in educational initiatives, including supporting young Brazilian artists and curating festivals. Corrêa continues to perform and record, often collaborating with both Brazilian and international musicians, and has been recognized for his contributions to International Jazz Day.