Luiz Millan

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Luiz Roberto Millan

Years active

1980

Genres

bossa nova, samba, jazz, mpb

Instruments

piano, vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Luiz Millan is a Brazilian singer, composer, and pianist whose music masterfully blends bossa nova, samba, and jazz. Born in São Paulo in 1955, Millan's musical journey began in childhood with classical piano and acoustic guitar studies. Despite his early musical inclination, he pursued a career in medicine, earning a medical degree in 1982 and specializing in Psychiatry. For 28 years, he balanced his medical practice with his passion for music, eventually dedicating himself fully to composing and recording in 2010.

Milan's discography includes albums like "Entre Nuvens" (2011), "O Dia Em Que São Paulo Floresceu" (2014), "Dois por Dois" (2016), "Achados & Perdidos" (2020), and "Brazilian Match" (2023). His work is often praised for its sophisticated melodies, poetic lyrics, and elegant arrangements, drawing comparisons to Brazilian music legends such as Antônio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto, and Chico Buarque, while maintaining a distinct contemporary sound.

His collaborations are extensive, featuring renowned international musicians like David Sanborn, Randy Brecker, Mark Egan, and Mike Mainieri, as well as prominent Brazilian artists such as Teco Cardoso and Edu Ribeiro. Millan's music is characterized by its nuanced, subtle, and richly textured songwriting style, which transcends musical boundaries and appeals to a wide audience, establishing a unique and accessible connection between jazz and Brazilian music.