Miguel Ângelo Trio

MIGUEL ÂNGELO TRIO

The Miguel Ângelo Trio is a project that explores the possibilities of improvised music as an extension of the compositional process, merging elements from various musical aesthetics and giving rise to new sounds and textures. Led by double bassist and composer Miguel Ângelo, the trio features Luís Ribeiro on guitar and Mário Costa on drums.

The repertoire consists of original compositions by Miguel Ângelo, which serve as a starting point for improvisation. Combining creativity, spontaneity, and deep musical empathy, the trio builds a sound with its own identity – strong, free, and unpretentious.

“Art was, is, and always will be both weapon and refuge.
In the dark times we inhabit, it is urgent to resist —
to reclaim the purity of simply being,
us and art, face to face, without noise or disguise.” (Miguel Ângelo)

Press Kit and Hi-Res Photos

DYSTOPIA

DYSTOPIA is the new album by the trio led by double bassist and composer Miguel Ângelo, released under the brand-new label +RECORDS.

Following the acclaimed UTOPIA, released in 2019, the trio — now featuring Luís Ribeiro on guitar and Mário Costa on drums — returns with a surprising and immersive work.

DYSTOPIA is more than just an album — it’s an intense, provocative, and deeply relevant sonic narrative.

Recorded in January 2025 at “Casa do Miguel” studio. Engineering, editing, and production by Miguel Ângelo. Mixed and mastered by Nelson Carvalho.

The graphic design is by the magnificent Maria Mónica, based on a painting by the equally magnificent José Rui Coelho.

Listen:

www.maisrecords.com

With the support of:

PRESS | REVIEWS

«One of the best albums we’ll hear this year» — Sergio Cabanillas @ Universos Paralelos (Madrid, ES)

A Madrid-based radio show dedicated to Portuguese music, featuring DISTOPIA and highlighting Pilgrimage Vol. II by MAZAM. You can listen here.

«An album full of details that must be listened to with great attention... to be enjoyed from beginning to end — a true journey!» — Álvaro Costa @ Jornal 2, RTP2

Interview on Jornal 2 on RTP 2, with the great Álvaro Costa. You can watch it here.

**** «The melodic double bass rises like a primordial voice, met by the guitar — gradual, mysterious, gaining presence — with the rhythm section in constant ebullition...» — António Branco @ Jazz.pt

An excellent review of DISTOPIA by António Branco in Jazz.PT magazine

Interview on the program Verdes Anos by Miguel Soares, on Antena 2

You can listen to the interview starting at minute 16

Interview on the program Bom Dia, by Jorge Oliveira, on RTP 1

You can watch the interview here

«An adventure blending countless elements of jazz, rock, and funk, centred around this brilliant trio.» — José Carlos Santos @ Rádio RUM

DISTOPIA featured on the show Só Jazz by José Carlos Santos on Rádio RUM. You can listen here.