Ricardo Silveira

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1984

Genres

instrumental jazz, brazilian jazz, pop instrumental

Instruments

guitar, acoustic guitar

Biography

Ricardo Rodrigues Parente Silveira is a renowned Brazilian guitarist, acoustic guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer, born in Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his distinguished career, he has collaborated with legendary figures in Brazilian and international music, performing alongside icons such as Elis Regina, Milton Nascimento, Hermeto Pascoal, and Gilberto Gil. His versatility and mastery of the instrument have allowed him to bridge different musical worlds, including a notable stint playing with Herbie Mann in New York.

Silveira launched his solo career with the 1984 album Bom de Tocar, which helped propel his professional journey into the United States market. Over the years, he has built a rich discography featuring acclaimed releases like Sky Light, Amazon Secrets, and Storyteller, alongside collaborative projects with artists like Vinicius Cantuária and Luiz Avellar. His work often reflects a sophisticated blend of jazz, instrumental music, and traditional Brazilian rhythms.

In addition to his solo endeavors, Silveira has been an active member of notable groups such as Banda High Life and Banda Zil, further expanding his artistic footprint. His contributions to instrumental guitar music have solidified his reputation as one of Brazil's premier contemporary guitarists, maintaining an active schedule of recording, performing, and producing.

Discography

• Bom de Tocar (1984)
• Ricardo Silveira (1987)
• Long Distance (1988)
• Sky Light (1989)
• Raul Mascarenhas (1989)
• Amazon Secrets (1990)
• Small World (1992)
• Gregg Karukas Featuring: Gary Meek, Richard Elliot, Dave Koz, Ricardo Siveira, Ron Boustead – Key Witness (1994)
• Gregg Karukas Featuring: Dave Koz, Everette Harp, Eric Marienthal, Ricardo Silveira, Louis Conte, Ron Boustead, Dori Caymmi – Summerhouse (1994)
• Storyteller (1995)
• Ricardo Silveira & Luiz Avellar – Ao Vivo (2003)
• Noite Clara (2003)
• Pauline Hallink Featuring: Steve Ferrone, Morris Pleasure, James East (2), Osama Afifi, Ricardo Silveira, Ralph Johnson – Sky High And Words Of Love (2004)
• Play The Music Of Milton Nascimento: Live (2004)
• Outro Rio (2007)
• Até Amanhã (2010)
• Ricardo Silveira, Roberto Taufic – Atlanticos (2013)
• Ricardo Silveira, Vinicius Cantuária – RSVC (2013)
• Ricardo Silveira With Vanessa Rodrigues And Rafael Barata – Organ Trio (2014)
• Ricardo Silveira & John Leftwich Featuring Hubert Laws & Kiko Freitas – Cosmos (2016)
• Jeri - Quarteto Ao Vivo (2016)
• Suite Três Rios (2016)
• Simbora (2017)
• Solo (2021)