Márcio Hallack

Origin

Juiz de Fora, MG

Years Active

1970s

Genres

instrumental brazilian music, brazilian jazz, MPB

Instruments

piano, keyboards, vocals

Biography

Marcio Hallack is a renowned Brazilian pianist, composer, and arranger, widely recognized as one of the leading names in instrumental Brazilian music. Born in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, he developed a distinctive style that bridges the introspective musicality of Minas Gerais with the freedom of the Rio de Janeiro scene. Over a career spanning decades, he has collaborated with legendary figures such as Hermeto Pascoal, Toninho Horta, Robertinho Silva, and Raul de Souza.

Throughout his career, Hallack has released critically acclaimed albums and composed film soundtracks. His 2002 album "De Manhã" earned him a nomination for the Prêmio Tim de Música, while later works like "Aquelas Canções" (2014) and "Desse Modo" (2020) further cemented his status as a master of Brazilian jazz and instrumental MPB. He has also performed internationally, including appearances in New York and Chile, and has received praise from prominent music critics like Zuza Homem de Mello and Tárik de Souza.

Discography

• Talismã (1987)
• Tudo Azul (1996)
• De Manhã (2002)
• Piano Solo, Choros e Canções (2010)
• Aquelas Canções (2013)
• Desse Modo (2020)