Cristovão Bastos

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1960

Genres

MPB, instrumental, samba

Instruments

piano

Biography

Cristovão da Silva Bastos Filho was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro on December 3, 1946. A prominent pianist, composer, and arranger in Brazilian music, he built a solid career collaborating with major names in national culture for over three decades before making his debut on solo albums.

Among his partnerships and most prominent works, notable are celebrated compositions created alongside renowned lyricists such as Chico Buarque and Aldir Blanc. Songs like "Todo o Sentimento", "Resposta ao Tempo", and "Suave Veneno" became major MPB hits, consolidating his melodic talent and his importance in the country's musical scene.

Throughout his career, Cristovão Bastos has accumulated important awards, including trophies at the Brazilian Music Award and Latin Grammy nominations, such as the one earned for the instrumental album recorded in partnership with Rogério Caetano. His work as an arranger has also brought him great recognition in collaborations alongside Paulinho da Viola.

Discography

• Marco Pereira & Cristóvão Bastos – Bons Encontros (1992)
• Leny Andrade & Cristóvão Bastos – Letra & Música: Antonio Carlos Jobim (1995)
• Avenida Brasil (1996)
• Arthur Balu Duarte, Cristóvão Bastos – A Canção Brasileira (1996)
• Nó em Pingo D'Água E Cristóvão Bastos – Domingo na Geral (2001)
• Curtindo A Gafieira (2008)
• Cristóvão Bastos, Maury Buchala – Espelho (2019)
• Cristóvão Bastos e Rogério Caetano (2020)
• Choro Negro (Cristovão Bastos e Mauro Senise Tocam Paulinho da Viola) (2022)
• Cristóvão Bastos, Romero Lubambo, Mauro Senise – Lembrando Garoto (2024)
• Amizade (2025)
• Acariciando (2025)
• Além do Tempo (2026)
• Cristovão Bastos & Rogério Caetano (Ao Vivo) (2026)