Dino Rangel

Origin

Niterói, RJ

Years Active

1997–2018

Genres

brazilian jazz, jazz, choro, instrumental

Instruments

guitar

Biography

Dino Rangel was a Brazilian guitarist and composer, born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, on June 4, 1964. He studied music with renowned instructors Ian Guest and Sérgio Benevenuto. Rangel also spent two years in New York, honing his skills with jazz guitarists Mike Stern and John Abercrombie. His career was marked by a significant contribution to Brazilian instrumental music, particularly within the jazz and choro genres.

Rangel released two solo albums: "Café" in 1997, which featured collaborations with Arthur Maia, Zé Canuto, Márcio Bahia, Marcos Nimrichter, and Cláudio Infante, and "Partir... Voltar" in 2008. The latter album explored a diverse range of Brazilian rhythms, including samba, choro, toada, baião, and frevo, and included compositions by artists such as Garoto, Dori Caymmi, and Victor Assis Brasil. He also participated in the compilation CD "Jazz from Brasil 2001," which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Throughout his career, Dino Rangel collaborated with a variety of prominent Brazilian artists, including Guinga, Arthur Maia, Léo Gandelman, Ithamara Koorax, and Baby do Brasil. He was also known for his performances with saxophonist Zé Canuto, with whom he participated in projects like "Som da Cidade." Rangel passed away on February 27, 2019, in Niterói, due to a heart attack.

Discography

• Café (1997)
• Partir... Voltar (2008)