Carlos Barbosa-Lima

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Antonio Carlos Ribeiro Barbosa Lima

Years Active

1958–2022

Genres

MPB, jazz, classical music, latin music

Instruments

guitar

Biography

Carlos Barbosa-Lima was an acclaimed Brazilian classical guitarist and arranger, recognized worldwide for his mastery and musical versatility. Born in São Paulo on December 17, 1944, he began studying the guitar at the age of seven. His career took off early, with the release of his first album, "Dez Dedos Mágicos Num Violão de Ouro", in 1958, at the age of 14. Throughout his extensive career, which spanned over six decades, Barbosa-Lima explored a vast repertory, integrating elements of classical music, jazz, and various Latin traditions, in addition to being a notable arranger for guitar.

His technical skill and musical sensitivity led him to collaborate with countless renowned artists and to be honored by composers who wrote works specifically for him, such as Alberto Ginastera, who dedicated his Sonata, Op. 47, to the guitarist. Barbosa-Lima also had a close relationship with Antônio Carlos Jobim, with whom he shared mutual admiration and musical collaborations, resulting in acclaimed recordings that fused musical genres. His influence extended into the world of jazz, where his innovative arrangements captivated fans and musicians.

Residing in the United States for much of his professional life, Carlos Barbosa-Lima undertook extensive international tours as a recitalist and soloist with various major orchestras. He also worked as a teacher, sharing his knowledge and passion for the guitar. He passed away in Paraty, Brazil, on February 23, 2022, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of Brazilian and world instrumental music.

Discography

• O Menino e o Violão (1959)
• Imortal Catullo (1964)
• Álbum de Modinhas (1966)
• Concerto em Viola Brasileira (1966)
• Concerto En Modo Frigio de Eduardo Grau (1969)
• Barbosa-Lima In A Scarlatti Guitar Recital (1970)
• Barbosa-Lima - Francisco Mignone – Barbosa-Lima Interpreta 12 Estudos para Violão de Francisco Mignone (1978)
• Plays The Music Of Antonio Carlos Jobim & George Gershwin (1982)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima Plays The Entertainer & Selected Works By Scott Joplin (1983)
• Brasil e Violão (1983)
• Plays The Music Of Luiz Bonfá And Cole Porter (1984)
• Plays The Music Of Luiz Bonfa & Cole Porter (1984)
• Impressions (1985)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima And Sharon Isbin – Brazil, With Love (1987)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Sharon Isbin – Rhapsody In Blue / West Side Story (1988)
• Laurindo Almeida, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Charlie Byrd – Music Of The Brazilian Masters (1989)
• Bobby Scott, Carlos Barbosa-Lima – Solitude Book (1989)
• Music Of The Americas (1991)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima With Thiago de Mello – Chants For The Chief (1991)
• The Washington Guitar Quintet (1992)
• Ginastera's Sonata (1993)
• Twilight In Rio (1995)
• From Yesterday To Penny Lane (1996)
• O Boto (Works For Solo Guitar And Guitar & Orchestra) (1997)
• Mambo No. 5 (2001)
• Natalia (2003)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima with Eddie Gomez, Oscar Hernandez, Dafnis Prieto – Siboney (2004)
• Frenesí (2004)
• Carioca (2006)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima & Berta Rojas – Alma Y Corazon (2007)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima with Hendrik Meurkens, Duduka da Fonseca – Merengue (2009)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima & The Havana String Quartet – Leo Brouwer: Beatlerianas (2013)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima Plays Mason Williams (2016)
• Delicado (2019)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Johannes Tonio Kreusch – El Manisero (2021)
• Braziliana (2021)
• Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Sharon Isbin – Brazil, With Love (2022)
• Dez Dedos Mágicos num Violão de Ouro (13 Anos de Idade) Solista - Concertista de Violão
• Concêrto de Violão
• Interpreta : Weis Bach Chopin Pargas Galilei Queiroz
• Mason Williams & Carlos Barbosa-Lima – North By South