Jean Charnaux

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2014

Genres

MPB, choro, samba, baião, forró, jazz

Instruments

classical guitar, voice

Biography

Jean Charnaux is a Brazilian classical guitarist, composer, and arranger born in 1987. A master in musical performance from UFRJ with further studies at the Los Angeles Music Academy (USA), he stands out in the new generation of Brazilian guitar. His work spans genres such as choro, samba, baião, and forró, exploring the richness of Brazilian music. Charnaux also writes songs, sings, and composes arrangements for symphony orchestra.

His career includes partnerships with renowned MPB artists such as Guinga (whom he considers his "musical godfather"), Fátima Guedes, Emílio Santiago, and João Bosco. He has also collaborated with talents of the new generation, such as Júlia Mestre and Danilo Cutrim (Forfun), with whom he released two albums through the DaBossa project. Jean Charnaux has performed in several European countries and shared the stage with names such as Ana Carolina, Leila Pinheiro, Zélia Duncan, and Mônica Salmaso.

In 2015, his solo album "Matrizes" was a finalist for the Brazilian Music Award in the breakthrough category. His second original album, "Inquieto" (2021), was released by the UNXT label (Universal Music Group) and achieved high rankings on international Spotify playlists. Charnaux is also known for his original shows, such as "Pé de Cabra", which celebrate Brazilian identity and explore the expressive possibilities of the solo guitar.

Discography

• Matrizes (2014)
• Violão Brasileiro: Brazilian Guitar (2016)
• Duo a Zero: Na Pressão (2018)
• Pelas Esquinas (2019)
• Arretados, Vol. 1 (2020)
• Inquieto (2021)
• Pé de cabra (2025)