Roberto Lazzarini

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1966

Genres

MPB, progressive rock, jazz, brazilian instrumental music

Instruments

piano, keyboards

Biography

Roberto Lazzarini is a renowned Brazilian pianist, composer, arranger, conductor, and music producer, born in São Paulo, SP, on October 16, 1952. His musical career began early, at the age of five, with piano studies at the Beethoven Conservatory. At 12, he broadened his musical horizons by starting classes in Brazilian popular music and jazz, refining his knowledge with figures such as Nelson Ayres and Cláudio Leal in arranging, and Hans Joachin Koellreuter in composition.

By the age of 14, Lazzarini was already working professionally as a pianist in shows and recordings. His versatility led him to work as a musical director and keyboardist for a wide range of Brazilian artists, including Zezé Motta, Moreira da Silva, Tim Maia, Sá e Guarabyra, Trio Mocotó, and Fábio Jr. In 1974, he joined the progressive rock band Terreno Baldio, a milestone in his career. In addition to his career as a musician, Lazzarini also stood out as a music producer and advertising professional, serving as a managing partner of the company In Sonoris Imagens Musicais.

In 2004, after more than three decades in the business, Roberto Lazzarini released his first solo album, "Libera o bicho", a work that celebrates the richness of Brazilian rhythms and melodies with sophisticated arrangements. The album featured several renowned musicians, such as Yamandú Costa and Mozart Mello, highlighting Lazzarini's deep connection with the Brazilian music scene and his ability to move fluidly between different styles and generations.

Discography

• Libera O Bicho (2004)