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Jonathan Ferr
Jonathan Ferr is the revelation of Brazilian jazz. One of the most celebrated names in the new generation of piano and new jazz in Brazil. Acclaimed by the Spanish newspaper El País as “Standard Bearer of Rio Jazz”.
With his innovative Urban Jazz he has been breaking public and critical perceptions of elitist and inaccessible jazz.
His music flirts with Hip Hop, Rock, Brazilian urban músic, neo soul, Electronic and other urban sounds.
His productions and lyrics are based on the philosophy of spirituality and universal love.
He has collaborated on stage with artists such as Kamasi Washington,, Criolo, Luedji Luna, Liniker, and opened a concert of Snarky Puppy in Brazil.
Jonathan was nominated for 3 consecutive years for the Multishow Award for best instrumentalist of the year; In 2025 his album was nominated for the Release of the Year category at the traditional Brazilian Music Award.
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