Romero Lubambo

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1980

Genres

jazz, brazilian jazz, MPB

Instruments

guitar, classical guitar, piano

Biography

Romero Magalhães Lubambo is a renowned Brazilian classical and jazz guitarist, arranger, and composer. Born in Rio de Janeiro on July 20, 1955, he initially began his musical journey learning classical piano at a very young age before transitioning to classical guitar at the age of 13 under the guidance of the Escola de Música Villa-Lobos. Although he earned a degree in engineering from PUC-Rio in 1980, his true calling remained in music, leading him to relocate to the United States in 1985 to further develop his international career.

Throughout his illustrious career, Lubambo has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz and Brazilian instrumental music. He is notably a member of the acclaimed ensemble Trio da Paz and has collaborated extensively with a vast array of legendary musicians, including Ivan Lins, Luciana Souza, Leny Andrade, and César Camargo Mariano. His artistry bridges traditional Brazilian rhythms with sophisticated jazz harmonies, earning him widespread critical acclaim alongside international icons.

In 2017, Lubambo achieved a major milestone when the album Dos Navegantes, created in collaboration with Edu Lobo and Mauro Senise, won the Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album. His virtuosic technique and deep musicality continue to influence generations of guitarists and elevate the global profile of Brazilian music.

Discography

• Rildo Hora e Romero Lubambo – Autonomia (1990)
• David Chesky With Romero Lumbambo – The New York Chorinhos (1990)
• David Chesky With Romero Lubambo – The Tangos And Dances (1992)
• Gil Goldstein And Romero Lubambo – Infinite Love (1993)
• Romero Lubambo & Raphael Rabello – Shades Of Rio (1993)
• Romero Lubambo & Weber Drummond – Face To Face (1993)
• Leny Andrade & Romero Lubambo – Coisa Fina (1994)
• Romero Lubambo & Weber Drummond – Two (1994)
• Romero Lubambo & Mauro Senise , Participação Especial Nilson Matta – Paraty (1997)
• Lubambo (1999)
• Love Dance (2000)
• Brazilian Nights (2) Featuring Romero Lubambo – Rio Wave (2002)
• Romero Lubambo Featuring Herbie Mann & Ivan Lins – Rio de Janeiro Underground (2002)
• Cesar Camargo Mariano & Romero Lubambo – Duo (2002)
• Brazilian Routes (2002)
• Lica Cecato, Romero Lubambo – Live In Europe (2003)
• Romero & Pamela – Heaven Here (2004)
• Softly (2006)
• Leny Andrade & Romero Lubambo – Lua Do Arpoador (2006)
• Só: Brazilian Essence (2014)
• Setembro - A Brazilian Under The Jazz Influence (2015)
• Setembro (2015)
• Mauro Senise, Romero Lubambo – Todo Sentimento (2016)
• Edu Lobo, Romero Lubambo , Mauro Senise – Dos Navegantes (2017)
• Sampa (2017)
• Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto Featuring Maucha Adnet And Romero Lubambo – Por Causa de Você (2018)
• Dos Navegantes (ao Vivo) (2018)
• Edu Lobo, Romero Lubambo, Mauro Senise – Quase Memória (2019)
• Romero Lubambo & Peter Martin – Rio Meets New Orleans - Live From Tokyo (Cotton Club) (2019)
• Romero Lubambo, Helio Alves, Edu Ribeiro, Reuben Rogers – At Play (2020)
• Romero Lubambo, Rafael Piccolotto Chamber Orchestra – Live At Dizzy's (2021)
• Chico Pinheiro, Romero Lubambo – Two Brothers (2023)
• Cristóvão Bastos, Romero Lubambo, Mauro Senise – Lembrando Garoto (2024)
• The New York Chorinhos (2025)
• Romero Lubambo, Pamela Driggs – Christmastime In Rio