Serginho Trombone

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Sérgio Fernando de Souza, Sérgio Fernandes de Souza

Years active

1970s–2020

Genres

mpb, brazilian jazz, funk, soul

Instruments

trombone, keyboards, bass

Biography

Sérgio Fernando de Souza, widely known as Serginho Trombone, was a Brazilian trombonist, composer, and arranger born on September 7, 1949, in Rio de Janeiro. He passed away on April 7, 2020, at the age of 70 due to complications from intestinal surgery. Serginho Trombone was a self-taught musician who mastered the trombone, keyboards, and bass. His distinctive trombone playing left an indelible mark on Brazilian popular music (MPB), earning him praise from fellow musicians like Léo Gandelman, who described him as "an original trombonist with a very personal language" and an "incredible arranger."

Throughout his career, Serginho Trombone collaborated with a vast array of prominent Brazilian artists, including Alcione, Luiz Melodia, Tim Maia, Ed Motta, Gal Costa, Jorge Ben Jor, and Barão Vermelho. He was also a member of the pioneering funk and soul band Dom Salvador & Grupo Abolição in the late 1960s. His trombone work can be heard on numerous significant recordings, contributing to the rich tapestry of Brazilian music.

Serginho Trombone released two solo albums: "Avec elegância" in 1991 and "Tromboneando" in 2018, which was produced by Frejat. "Avec elegância" featured his own compositions such as "De repente," "Aeróbica," "Robotrombo," "Malandragem," and the title track, alongside a rendition of Dorival Caymmi's "Maracangalha." His musical contributions were recognized for their unique style and rhythmic sensibility, deeply influencing the sound of MPB and Brazilian jazz.