Aristides Zacarias

Origin

Jaboticabal, SP

Also known as

Maestro Zacaria, Zacarias

Years Active

1930–1971

Genres

frevo, samba, MPB, choro, baião, marcha-frevo, dobrado, xaxado, bolero, foxtrot

Instruments

clarinet, voice

Biography

Aristides Zacarias, known as Maestro Zacarias, was a prominent Brazilian conductor, instrumentalist, composer, and orchestra director. Born in Jaboticabal, São Paulo, on January 5, 1911, his musical career began in the 1930s, demonstrating a notable talent for music from an early age.

His professional journey led him to perform in various cities and important stages in Brazil and even in Argentina. He was the founder of "Zaccarias e Sua Orquestra", an ensemble that stood out for its versatility and musical quality, especially in the recordings of frevos and sambas. Throughout his career, he recorded dozens of albums, exploring different musical genres and collaborating with various renowned artists, which solidified his position as an important figure in Brazilian popular music.

Zacarias was a virtuoso clarinetist, being recognized as one of the exponents of the instrument in the country. His skill as a conductor and arranger was also fundamental to the success of his orchestras and recordings. In 1971, after a prolific career, Aristides Zacarias decided to leave artistic life, leaving behind a musical legacy that continues to be celebrated by admirers of various genres, especially frevo, which he helped to popularize and elevate.