Paulo Paulelli

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Genres

jazz, brazilian music, bossa nova, choro, instrumental

Instruments

double bass, acoustic guitar, piano, guitar, percussion

Biography

Paulo Paulelli is a renowned Brazilian bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, born in São Paulo in 1974. His musical career started early, at age 15, and was deeply influenced by his family, including his uncle Messias Santos Júnior, a collaborator of Chico Buarque and arranger for João Gilberto. Additional inspiration comes from his grandfather Ernesto, immortalized by Adoniran Barbosa in the song "O Samba do Arnesto". Paulelli is recognized for his virtuosity and for moving masterfully between jazz and Brazilian music.

Throughout his career, Paulo Paulelli has performed at major international jazz festivals, accompanying a vast array of established artists. He is a founding member of Trio Corrente, a group that gained international prominence, especially after the release of the album "Song for Maura" in 2014, which won a Grammy in the Best Latin Jazz Album category, in collaboration with saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera. His first self-titled CD, "Insight Moments", released in 2009, is a reflection of his unique style, combining jazz and elements of Brazilian music, featuring renowned musicians such as Rosa Passos, Edu Ribeiro, and Fabio Torres.

Paulelli has collaborated with countless renowned artists in the Brazilian and international music scene, including Chico Buarque, Ivan Lins, João Donato, Hermeto Pascoal, Dominguinhos, Rosa Passos, Caetano Veloso, and Arturo Sandoval, among many others. His skill as a bassist is widely recognized, with studies analyzing his rhythmic patterns and polyrhythms in samba accompaniments, demonstrating his relevance in contemporary Brazilian instrumental music.

Discography

• Corrente (2007)
• Celso de Almeida, Fábio Torres & Paulo Paulelli (2008)
• From Paulelli To Rosa Passos (2020)
• Paulo Paulelli, Rosa Passos – Sem Compromisso (2021)
• Som de Casa
• Insight Moments