Release concert at FEUP October 3, 2013 is another day saved in my bank of beautiful memories. Full House, a beautiful public, good environment, everything that is needed for a good concert. And, at least for us group, it was a fun and judging by the reactions to the public too ... So to all those who were present at the commission's cultural FEUP, Dr. Luis Melo and Paul Vasques, thank you ... VOLTAS? | JÁ NÃO VOLTAS @ FEUP Podem ver as fotos aqui, cortesia do fantástico Amaral Moreira

KiMiKus Get ready to embark on a captivating musical journey with KiMiKus, a dynamic jazz duo that blends the resonant sounds of Prof. Mikelius (Miguel Ângelo) mesmerizing double bass with the vocals of the enigmatic Dr. K (Kiko Pereira). With their musical interactions and innovative approach, KiMiKus is pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz, drawing inspiration from various musical influences. Their compositions are an intriguing fusion of classic jazz elements infused with contemporary textures, experimental indie, pop, and spoken word. Miguel Ângelo´s mastery of the double bass is inspiring. With intricate melodies, deep bass lines, and extraordinary improvisational skills, he weaves a musical matrix that forms the backbone of every KiMiKus performance. His art adds depth and complexity to the duo´s sound, captivating the audience with each nuanced note. Complementing Miguel´s instrumental prowess is Kiko Pereira´s velvety voice. Possessing a remarkable vocal range and a commanding stage presence, Kiko effortlessly conveys the deep emotions embedded in his lyrics that explore the complexities of life, the passage of time, and everyday stories, offering a unique perspective that invites introspection.

Luis Ribeiro 6tet In a moment nothing. In the other everything. All possibilities, all journeys, all versions of reality. In a moment of silence. In the other song. The initial premise of this work was the moment of the first step. Is the first note correct? Is the first story true? Is the first improvisation fair? Doubts that disappear immediately because the songs emancipate themselves. They grow quickly and escape our control. A control that never exists. This work was written in two weeks at the beginning of the pandemic, at a time when the world stopped and I walked. It is the result of my partnership with five majestic musicians who who shared my vision and who shone it with their light. It is the result of late nights, stages, conversations, a life steeped in music. One moment a blank page. In the other a drop of paint fell.", Luís Ribeiro, March 2023 Luís Ribeiro - guitar Hugo Ciriaco - tenor saxophone Rui Teixeira - baritone saxophone Joaquim Rodrigues - piano Miguel Ângelo- double bass Marcos Cavaleiro - drums

Carlos Azevedo Quartet Carlos Azevedo is one of the most fantastic Portuguese composers, with compositions in the fields of jazz and classical music. Carlos Azevedo, piano and compositions Miguel Moreira, guitar Michelangelo, double bass Mario Costa, drums

Miguel Ângelo Quartet The quartet consists of João Guimarães on alto saxophone, Joaquim Rodrigues on piano / rhodes and Marcos Cavaleiro on drums, plays original music of bassist serving as starting point for the union of the different sensitivities of the musicians who make up the quartet.

GROUP:

> Miguel Ângelo - DoubleBass
> João Guimarães - Saxofone
> Joaquim Rodrigues - Piano / Rhodes
> Marcos Cavaleiro - Drums

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MAZAM In his most recent original project, saxophonist João Mortágua explores the sound of the piano quartet, joining an emblematic rhythmic section for a fresh and refined product. Without filters, one weeps at the hurt at the seaside and laughs at the joy on the mountain. Everything and nothing is made this patrol space. With a disc in their pocket, to be released later this year, this group gravitates between improvisations and some of the saxophonist´s latest compositions. Joao Mortágua, saxophone Carlos Azevedo, piano Miguel Ângelo, double bass Mário Costa, drums

MAU (Miguel Ângelo Utopia) MAU is the new project led by bass player Miguel Ângelo. MAU members are: Miguel Ângelo - Double bass and composition Miguel Moreira - Guitars Mario Costa - Drums Utopia, the island idealized by Thomas More, where social and political perfection was attained, served as a philosophical motto to the creation of this group, that is, creative freedom and individuality combined and functioning in a utopian, perfect way, as it was idealized on the island of Thomas More. This is the goal! The trio focuses their attention on music, whether improvised or even when the fallow part of a score written in a conventional way, MAU always assumes that everything is possible and that, who defines the rules, it is always the music and the aesthetic concept of each of the elements of the trio. Check the PressKit e HiRes Photo More Info!

Miguel Ângelo Solo A new adventure begins. If in the two previous projects we had Miguel Ângelo as leader in a Quartet that gave life and expression to his original works in a frank, well defined and intense way, in this project we see him venturing solo, accompanied by the faithful doublebass. Making music is an act of daring, it even becomes an act of madness, to do it solo is even more so. I´ve always been involved in solo creative processes, especially in a multi-instrumentalist way, I like what gets me out of the usual axes and paths. Today, I feel mature and easy enough to do it with the Double Bass solo. It is music, mostly improvised, experimental, where I explore the sounds and voices of the double bass, tunings, timbres and some effects and loops, all created in real time. In short, a risk!

Ensemble Super Moderne With solid and recognized musical paths, eight musicians come together to explore different ways of narrating, improvise and interact musically. From a strong compositional component that can bring so many good influences as possible, Ensemble Moderne Super stands out for having no sound but several. The concept of an aesthetic line as a unifying element of the project disappears, giving way to that Ensemble Moderne Super clearly identifies himself not to take advantage of any music in particular. José Pedro Coelho – saxofone tenor, soprano e clarinete Rui Teixeira – saxofone barítono e clarinete baixo José Soares – saxofone alto Paulo Perfeito – trombone Luís Eurico – guitarra Carlos Azevedo – piano e sintetizadores Miguel Ângelo – contrabaixo e baixo elétrico Mário Costa – bateria Ensemble Super Moderne

MAP Four of the most important and active Portuenses musicians, led by Paulo Gomes, a group dedicated solely to the exploration of repertoire written by its elements, and possibly by other composers and friends. "Inconsistency, lack of a thread, the near absence of the project and lack of dialogue in the group, are the factors that they value most ..." Paulo Gomes - Piano Zé Miguel Moreira - Guitar Miguel Angelo - DoubleBass Acácio Salero - Drums

Bruno Macedo Quartet 8mm is the debut album of guitarist´s Bruno Macedo as a leader and composer, after numerous participations with several artists from the Portuguese music scene. A jazz album with a modern and uncompromised sound, made of soundscapes and a strong thematic link with the seventh art, such as the theme that gives the name to the album. For that it has the complicity and mastery of Pedro Neves in Piano, Miguel Ângelo in DoubleBass and Leandro Leonet in Drums.. Bruno Macedo – guitarra Pedro Neves – piano Miguel Ângelo – contrabaixo Leandro Leonet – bateria

Pedro Neves Trio Pedro Neves, Miguel Ângelo and Leandro Leonet, three musicians with a musical identity uninhibited and enthusiastic, looking for fun and challenge that leads them to play together. Pedro Neves – Piano Miguel Ângelo – DoubleBass Leandro Leonet – Drums Pedro Neves trio debut album "Ausente", listen here: http://pedroneves.bandcamp.com/album/ausente

Jogo de Damas 4 “queens” met each other for a game in the nice old Port Wine City, PORTO - coming from different spots of life, but with a common wish - making vocal harmony and drinking some Port. So, here we are! Barbara Francke, Fátima Serro, Gabriela Braga Simões, Sameiro Sequeira. Quatro vozes a cappella cruzadas num repertório internacional, por dentro e por fora, acompanhadas ao piano, contrabaixo e bateria nalgumas paragens deste universo novo. Paulo Gomes - piano ; Miguel Ângelo - contrabaixo ; Acácio Salero - bateria

Sónia Pinto Sónia Pinto was born in Porto, Portugal, and it was in her hometown that she began her singing studies, at the Porto Jazz School. She also took private jazz singing lessons and participated in several workshops, national and international. She studied with Fátima Serro (PT), Kiko Pereira (PT), Luciana Souza (Brasil/EUA), Fay Claassen (NL). Later she attended the Free Course of Jazz Singing of the Superior School of Music and Arts of Porto, E.S.M.A.E. Her vocal jazz performances began as a 4tet with Pedro Neves on piano, Hugo Carvalhais on double bass and Leandro Leonet on drums. A couple of years later, remaining faithful to the nuanced and minimalist approach she intends to print to the project, but wanting to take a step forward and enrich it, a fifth element started to play with them. At this point the band changed and a 5tet started with Bruno Macedo bringing is amazing sounds on guitar and Miguel Ângelo took over the double bass. Sónia Pinto melts in perfection her strong musical personality with that of the accompanying group. Well-known for her deep unmistakable voice and emotional performances, she continues to appear all over in Jazz Clubs, Concert Halls, Casinos, specially in the north of the country. Often called by the audience "bicho de palco" ("stage creature"), it is precisely there, on stage, that she feels like a fish in the water. Mais informações aqui

TUDO COMEÇA AGORA
Carlos Peninha (2023) This song was created during the Covid-19 pandemic period. Its composition aims to reflect on humanity´s determination to overcome the aggression of the pandemic, as well as to reflect on the continuous aggression that nature has suffered and which is bringing us to a point of no return. "Everything begins now" aims to convey a desire for a fresh start, a rebirth from the ashes, a search for a renewed consciousness. Composition - Carlos Peninha String arrangements (1,3,6,9) - Manuel Maio Carlos Peninha – Electric guitar Luísa Vieira – Transverse flute (Flute) Rodrigo Neves – Alto and soprano saxophone (Alto and Soprano Sax) Miguel Ângelo – Double Bass Leandro Leonet - Drums (Drums) Manuel Maio – Acoustic and electric violin (Violin) (1,3,6,7,9) Vincent Brunel – Viola (Viola) (6.9) Miguel Ángel González – Cello (Cello) (1,3,6,9) Produced by Carlos Peninha Artistic co-production - Miguel Ângelo and Manuel Maio Recorded at CDM studios, by Miguel Ângelo, in January 2023 String recording, by Manuel Maio, in April and May 2023 Technical support and capture of additional recordings - Miro Carvalho Mixing and mastering - Miguel Ângelo Graphic editing and illustration - Mariana Marques

A VIOLA AMARANTINA
Rui Fernandes Quartet (2022) The musician Rui Fernandes presents the double disc “A Viola Amarantina” as a tribute to this string instrument originally from Amarante and also called the viola of two hearts due to the two front openings in the shape of a heart. The double disc offers two clear listening options: listen to all the songs solo, where Rui Fernandes exposes the sound of this instrument exploring it timbrally or listen in a quartet version for which arrangements were made for 9 compositions and the musicians invited: Pedro Neves , piano, Miguel Ângelo, double bass and Ricardo Coelho, percussion. The final result is surprising and unique since this work opens a path that has never been done so far, where several styles and many influences intersect and where it is clear that Viola Amarantina, in addition to a “velvety” sound, has a extraordinary versatility and cannot and should not be “hostage” to the label attached to traditional music. It is a Portuguese viola to be useful to world music.

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