Jubileu Filho

Origin

Currais Novos, RN

Also known as

Jubileu

Years Active

1984

Genres

MPB, instrumental music, jazz

Instruments

guitar, horn, trumpet, violin, bass, piano

Biography

Jubileu Filho, born in Currais Novos, Rio Grande do Norte, in 1973, is a multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, violinist, bassist, trumpeter, composer, singer, and arranger with a career spanning over 40 years in Brazilian music. His musical journey began in 1984 in the Maestro Santa Rosa symphonic band, where he played horn and trumpet. Soon after, he became a professional guitarist, performing in dance bands and launching his instrumental solo career. His versatility led him to explore various musical genres, with an emphasis on instrumental music and jazz.

Throughout his career, Jubileu Filho has collaborated with a vast array of renowned artists, both nationally and regionally. He has participated in recordings with names like Dominguinhos, Elba Ramalho, Fagner, Lenine, and Alceu Valença, in addition to performing at major instrumental music festivals in Brazil and Europe, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. His work as a music producer has also been recognized, having won the Hangar Music Award for Music Producer of the Year in 2018.

Jubileu Filho has released albums such as "Jubileu Filho Ao Vivo" (2003), "Versátil" (2009), and "Eu Quero é Chorar" (2022), alongside singles and DVDs. He also leads projects such as the band Perfume de Gardênia and the Candeeiro Jazz trio. His influence extends to the training of new musicians as well, being recognized as a renowned guitar instructor. In 2023, he celebrated his 40-year career and 50th birthday with a special show in Natal.

Discography

• Versatil (2015)
• Fobica do Jubila (2019)
• Eu Quero É Chorar (2022)
• Jubileu Filho Ao Vivo (2023)