Paulinho Trompete

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Paulo Roberto de Oliveira

Genres

jazz, instrumental, bossa nova

Instruments

trumpet

Biography

Paulinho Trompete, artistic name of Paulo Roberto de Oliveira, was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1950 and consolidated a prominent career as a trumpeter and composer in Brazilian instrumental music. Since childhood, showing precocity by getting his first instrument at age eight, the musician forged a path that took him from the stages of variety shows to renowned international venues, such as the Olympia in Paris and Carnegie Hall.

Throughout his career, Paulinho collaborated with great names in national and international music, sharing the stage with artists such as Edison Machado, Tânia Maria, Ray Charles, and Dizzy Gillespie. He also stood out on television by composing themes for several TV Globo specials, including "Som Brasil" and "Criança Esperança", in addition to scoring the opening of the show "Studio Jazz" on TVE.

His discography includes landmark works such as the LP "Um sopro de Brasil" and the acclaimed album "Tema Feliz", recorded in 2008 alongside Banda Sambop as a tribute to Durval Ferreira. Paulinho Trompete passed away in August 2019, leaving an indelible legacy for jazz and Brazilian instrumental music.

Discography

• Um Sopro de Brasil (1990)
• Um Sopro de Brasil II (1995)
• Paulinho Trompete e Banda Sambop – Tema Feliz (2007)