Marcos Nimrichter

Origin

Niterói, RJ

Years Active

1983

Genres

MPB, jazz, instrumental music, samba, frevo, contemporary music

Instruments

piano, keyboard, accordion

Biography

Marcos de Andrade Nimrichter is a renowned Brazilian instrumentalist, arranger, and composer, born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, on October 3, 1970. He began his musical studies at the age of four, demonstrating precocity and a passion for music. His academic background is solid, with a degree in Piano and Composition from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where he also received a research scholarship from CNPq. In addition to the piano, Nimrichter taught himself the accordion starting in 1989, becoming a versatile multi-instrumentalist.

His artistic career began at age 13, performing in various ensembles and accompanying a wide range of renowned Brazilian music artists, such as Emílio Santiago, Sandra de Sá, Djavan, Cássia Eller, Elza Soares, and Chico Buarque. In instrumental music, he has collaborated with names like Victor Biglione, Marcio Montarroyos, and Mauro Senise. His work also extends to musicals and the musical direction of shows, demonstrating his artistic breadth.

Nimrichter is recognized for his ability to navigate diverse musical genres, blending jazz, contemporary music, samba, and frevo. He is a member of Novo Quinteto, a group that continues the work of Quinteto Radamés Gnattali, and has performed at national and international festivals, sharing the stage with greats such as Hermeto Pascoal and Wynton Marsalis. His discography includes solo albums and collaborations on projects by other artists, cementing his status as an important figure in the Brazilian music scene.

Discography

• Marcos Nimrichter (2003)
• Marcos Nimrichter e Caio Márcio – Radamés em Companhia (2006)
• Trio$ (2016)
• Baião Mineiro (2016)
• Querência (2017)
• Ao Vivo no Municipal (2018)