Eduardo Neves

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

instrumental, choro, jazz, MPB

Instruments

flute, saxophone

Biography

Eduardo Neves, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1968, has established himself as one of the great wind instrument references in Brazilian music, standing out as a flutist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger. Possessing a unique language in improvisation, he has participated in hundreds of recordings alongside established icons such as Hermeto Pascoal, Paulinho da Viola, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, and Guinga, in addition to having taught workshops on Brazil's musical universes at prestigious international institutions like the Juilliard School and the California Jazz Conservatory.

Throughout his career, the musician has also stood out at the helm of important authorial and collective projects. In 1998, he founded Pagode Jazz Sardinha’s Club, a group with which he recorded and produced acclaimed albums, including the album "Sardinhas" (2004), awarded best jazz group at the Brazilian Music Award (Prêmio da Música Brasileira). Following this, he released the solo works "Gafieira de Bolso" (2006) and "Equador" (2011), exploring the sounds of Lapa and Latin music, in addition to collaborating on albums such as "Cosmopolita" with acoustic guitarist Rogério Caetano.

His versatility and relevance in the instrumental and popular scene have earned him major recognitions, such as the Best Album Award at the 2017 Brazilian Music Award for his production of "Elza Canta e Chora Lupi," performed by Elza Soares. Always active in the preservation and reinvention of carioca traditions, Eduardo Neves continues to expand his work with new projects that celebrate the cultural richness of Rio de Janeiro.

Discography

• Gafieira de Bolso (2006)
• Equador (2012)
• Cosmopolita (2015)
• Obra viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol 1: flautas (2025)