Alexandre Caldi

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

instrumental, choro, MPB

Instruments

saxophone, flute, piano

Biography

Alexandre Caldi Magalhães was born in Rio de Janeiro and has built a solid career as a saxophonist, flutist, composer, and arranger. The son of classical pianist Homero de Magalhães and brother of fellow musician Marcelo Caldi, Alexandre began his musical training on the piano before dedicating himself to wind instruments, studying with renowned names such as Mauro Senise and Carlos Malta. Throughout his career, he has become one of the most sought-after instrumentalists in the Rio scene, collaborating with major MPB icons such as Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Elza Soares, and Dona Ivone Lara.

In the recording industry, he has released critically acclaimed works, such as his solo albums "Festeiro", "Mestiçaria", and "Buarqueanas", in addition to notable partnerships like his album with pianist Itamar Assiere and family projects with the group LiberTango. His technical rigor and artistic sensitivity also led him to academia, where he earned a master's degree in music from Uni-Rio with research dedicated to Pixinguinha's counterpoints, consolidating his importance for the preservation and renewal of Brazilian instrumental music.

Discography

• Festeiro (2008)
• Intrometidos (2012)
• Mestiçaria (2016)
• Afro+sambas (2019)
• Buarqueanas (2021)