Geraldo Vianna

Origin

Nova Serrana, MG

Years Active

1989

Genres

MPB, jazz, latin, folk, world, country, contemporary jazz, latin jazz, brazilian traditions

Instruments

violão, voice

Biography

Geraldo Vianna Lacerda, born on June 22, 1962, in Nova Serrana, Minas Gerais, is a distinguished Brazilian violonist, composer, arranger, and producer.

His musical journey began to gain public recognition with the independent release of his first LP, "Grilos no Campo," in 1989. This marked the start of a prolific career that has seen him release over 19 albums. Vianna's work is characterized by a rich tapestry of influences, seamlessly blending elements of Brazilian music, jazz, and classical music. His compositions often feature original pieces alongside interpretations of works by renowned Brazilian artists such as Milton Nascimento and Gilberto Gil, as well as instrumentalists like Garoto.

Vianna has also made significant contributions to film and theater, serving as a musical director and producer for soundtracks. His arranging and orchestrating skills have been featured in films like "Amor e Cia" and "O Tronco." Beyond his recording and composing endeavors, he actively leads Gvianna Produções Culturais, an organization dedicated to cultural research and projects, while also promoting his instrumental and vocal catalog internationally, having performed in Japan, Latin America, and Europe.

Discography

• Grilos No Campo (1989)
• Violão (1994)
• 3 Portas (1996)
• Sobre Aquelas Musicas (1998)
• Ildefonso Jose Vieira, Geraldo Vianna – Gente & Terras Geraes (2001)
• Era Madrugada (2001)
• Chico Rei: Uma Dança (2002)
• Solos de Violão (2004)
• Encruzilhada - Ao Vivo (2005)
• Ad Aeternum (2006)
• Tempos Idos, Tempos Vindos - Impressões (2008)
• Amaranto • Fernando Brant • Geraldo Vianna – 3 Estações Caymmi (2009)
• Rosas para Noel (Ao Vivo) (2010)
• Saudade de Mim - Canções de Chico Mario (2010)
• Confissões - Um Poema Musical (2011)
• Trem (2012)
• O Sapinho Cantor (2013)
• O Pacto - Um Poema Musical (2014)
• O Beijo - Um Poema Musical (2016)
• Solitude (2019)
• E a Manhã Nasceu Azul... (2020)
• Noturnos (2026)