Frederico Heliodoro

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1999

Genres

jazz, MPB, instrumental music, rock, blues, electronic music

Instruments

bass, guitar, vocals, keyboard

Biography

Frederico Heliodoro is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and music producer born on September 2, 1987, in Rio de Janeiro. He spent his youth in Belo Horizonte, where he established himself as an artist and began his musical career in 1999 with the band "Psicodélica." He is recognized for his refined technique and constant innovation, blending jazz, electronic music, rock, blues, and Brazilian rhythms, with notable influences from the music of Minas Gerais.

Throughout his career, Heliodoro has released several original projects, with his debut album in 2011. He also participated in Milton Nascimento's "A Última Sessão de Música" tour and collaborated with renowned national and international artists, such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Pedro Martins, Louis Cole, Bala Desejo, and Roberto Gatto. His versatility has led him to work with artists like Simone, where he served as musical director alongside Pupillo.

Heliodoro holds a degree in Music from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and also works as an educator, teaching classes and conducting research on improvisation. He has presented workshops in several countries, including Japan, Italy, Uruguay, the United States, and Portugal. His work is marked by the fusion of genres and the exploration of new sonic textures, solidifying him as one of the creative names in contemporary Brazilian instrumental music.

Discography

• Ao Vivo no Cafe com Letras (2011)
• Dois Mundos (2012)
• Verano (2013)
• N.A.P.A. (New Arrocha Post Archaic) (2014)
• Acordar (2015)
• Pedro Martins (9), Genevieve Artadi, David Binney, Sebastian Gille, Frederico Heliodoro, Antonio Loureiro – Spider's Egg (SWR Newjazz Meeting 2017) (2019)
• Tres Horizontes (2023)
• The Weight of the News (2023)
• Broadcast 1. (2024)