Heraldo do Monte

Origin

Recife, PE

Years Active

1950

Genres

instrumental music, choro, brazilian jazz, MPB

Instruments

electric guitar, acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, viola, double bass, clarinet

Biography

Heraldo do Monte is a renowned Brazilian composer, arranger, and instrumentalist, born in Recife, Pernambuco. His musical journey began unusually when he was studying clarinet, an instrument he soon complemented by self-taught learning of the acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, and viola caipira. Moving to São Paulo, he worked at TV Tupi before joining the iconic Quarteto Novo alongside fundamental musicians of the instrumental scene such as Hermeto Pascoal, Airto Moreira, and Théo de Barros.

Quarteto Novo revolutionized the Brazilian music scene by fusing jazz harmonies and techniques with a sound deeply rooted in Northeastern culture. With the group, Heraldo participated in anthological arrangements and performances at television festivals, accompanying striking compositions by artists such as Edu Lobo and Geraldo Vandré. In addition, throughout his career, he collaborated with great names in our music, including Elis Regina, Quinteto Violado, Zimbo Trio, and Paulo Moura.

Throughout decades of dedication to instrumental music, Heraldo has built a rich and diverse discography that ranges from solo albums to collaborative projects such as the acclaimed album ConSertão. Recognized for his mastery of the electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and viola, the artist has consolidated himself as one of the pillars of the history of instrumental music in Brazil, receiving international praise from masters of the instrument such as Joe Pass.

Discography

• O Violão de Heraldo do Monte (1970)
• Heraldo Do Monte (1980)
• Luiz Arruda Paes, Nelson Ayres (2), Luiz Roberto, Heraldo Do Monte – O Som Brasileiro Do Bamerindus (1981)
• Elomar, Arthur Moreira Lima, Paulo Moura, Heraldo do Monte – ConSertão (Um Passeio Musical pelo Brasil) (1982)
• Cordas Vivas (1983)
• Cordas Mágicas (1987)
• Yana Purim, Heraldo do Monte – Brasilyanas Vol 1 (1994)
• Viola Nordestina (2000)
• Teca Calazans & Heraldo Do Monte (2003)
• Musica para Pais e Filhos - Volume 7 Moda da Viola (2004)
• Bia & Nino - Moda de Viola (2004)
• Cordas Livres
• Guitarra Brasileira