Max Sette

Origin

Niterói, RJ

Years Active

1990

Genres

samba, jazz, bossa nova, tango, música popular brasileira

Instruments

trumpet, vocals

Biography

Max Sette is a renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter, and trumpeter, born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, in 1978. He began his musical career at the age of 12, playing the trumpet in carnival balls, and quickly stood out in the Rio de Janeiro music scene. His professional career, spanning over two decades, has led him to collaborate with a wide range of nationally renowned artists, including Nando Reis, Seu Jorge, Planet Hemp, Marcelo D2, Sandra de Sá, and Bebeto, consolidating his presence in the Brazilian music scene.

An important milestone in his career was his participation in Orquestra Imperial, a group of which he was one of the founders. With the orchestra, Max Sette traveled the world between 2002 and 2008, performing shows at international festivals in countries such as Portugal, England, Switzerland, Denmark, France, Spain, and the United States. During this period, he not only stood out as a trumpeter, but also as a vocalist and composer, with songs like "Gomalina", "Ereção", and "Salaam" gaining notoriety and being acclaimed by critics and the public. Rolling Stone magazine recognized him as "one of the great singers of this generation".

In 2007, Max Sette released his first solo album, "Parábolas ao Vento", which was made available for free download on his official website and presented at events such as the Barbican festival in London and in Brazil. The record features original compositions and partnerships with renowned artists like Jorge Mautner and Nelson Jacobina, as well as a cover of "Panorama Ecológico", by Roberto and Erasmo Carlos. His solo career continued with the release of "O Que se Passou", which recorded sambas in partnership with Wilson das Neves and Marcelo Camelo. Sette also explored his instrumental talent with tango, jazz, and samba themes, demonstrating his versatility as a musician and composer.

Discography

• O que Se Passou (2009)