Chico Adnet

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1979

Genres

samba, pagode, rock, MPB, jazz, latin, classical

Instruments

piano, voice, classical guitar, accordion, flute, saxophone, seven-string guitar, percussion, drums, cavaquinho, acoustic bass, trombone, euphonium, trumpet

Biography

Francisco José Gonçalves Adnet, known as Chico Adnet, was born in Rio de Janeiro on October 22, 1960. He is a singer, instrumentalist, arranger, and composer, with a career spanning since 1979. His musical journey began as a member of the vocal group Céu da Boca, where he performed between 1979 and 1983, recording the albums "Céu da Boca" (1981) and "Baratotal" (1982). During his time with the group, he also contributed as an arranger.

Following the dissolution of Céu da Boca in 1983, Chico Adnet pursued a solo career, working as a performer and arranger on Pedro Caetano's LP "Afinidades". At the same time, he dedicated himself to creating advertising jingles and soundtracks for television and radio, working for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, and O Globo. This activity became his main source of income starting in 1985, allowing him to balance his artistic career with raising his children, including the comedian Marcelo Adnet.

Chico Adnet is the brother of composer and guitarist Mario Adnet, and of singers Maucha Adnet and Muiza Adnet, with whom he has collaborated on musical projects. In 2011, he released his first solo album, "Alma do Brasil", followed by "Piano" and "Leva no piano" in 2018, both focusing on his work at the piano. In 2026, he released the album "Falso Antigo" in partnership with his brother Mario Adnet, celebrating bygone Brazilian music with unreleased compositions.

Discography

• Alma do Brasil (2011)
• Natal Bigudo (2014)
• Leva No Piano (2018)
• Triste (2023)
• Falso Antigo (2026)
• Piano