Um Café Lá em Casa com Kiko Freitas e Nelson Faria

In the program "A Coffee at Home," Nelson Faria welcomes artist friends for a chat about life, career, and, of course, lots of music. Coffee accompanies the conversation in the charming and cozy atmosphere of the presenter's kitchen. In an intimate and relaxed way, it's the ideal moment to play, sing, and share stories. Music: Improvised Jazz (Nelson Faria and Kiko Freitas) Improvised Bossa (Nelson Faria and Kiko Freitas) Visit our Facebook Fan Page:   / umcafelaemcasa   KIKO FREITAS (drummer) Kiko Freitas was born in Porto Alegre into a family of artists and poets of great importance to the culture of Rio Grande do Sul. In 1986, he joined the OSPA School (Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra) and studied with Argus Montenegro. In the 1990s, Kiko was already one of the most sought-after drummers in southern Brazil, participating in numerous concerts, recording sessions, and workshops. In 1996, he went to Los Angeles at the invitation of pianist and producer David Goldblatt (Tribal Tech, Frank Gambale), where he studied with Dave Weckl. He formed the group "Nosso Trio" alongside Nelson Faria and Ney Conceição, developing a successful career in Brazil and abroad. Throughout his career, Kiko has worked alongside renowned artists such as Lars Jansson, Francis Hime, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Hubert Laws, Paula Santoro, Leila Pinheiro, Fátima Guedes, Karolina Vucidolac, David Goldblatt, Jeff Andrews, Rafael Vernet, Paulo Russo, Daniel Santiago, NDR Big Band, Vladyslav Sendecki, James Genks, Steve Gray, Nils Landgren, Paulo Dorfman, Nico Assumpção, Michel Legrand, João Bosco, Frank Gambale, Ivan Lins, Jeff Richman, Luiz Avellar, and many others. In 2009, he published the book "Toque Junto Bossa Nova" (Irmãos Vitale publishing house). In 2010, a Kiko Freitas signature ride cymbal was released in partnership with the Istanbul Mehmet brand. He is also a partner of the Vic Firth drumstick brand, Pearl drums, Markdrum electronic drums, and Luen drumheads. He has been playing with João Bosco for 15 years. NELSON FARIA (guitarist and violinist) One of the most expressive Brazilian musicians, Nelson Faria has 12 recorded CDs, eight books – two of which have editions in the USA, Japan, and Italy – a DVD with the group Nosso Trio, and the video lesson Toque de Mestre. In addition, he participates as a musician, arranger, and/or producer on more than 200 CDs by various national and international artists. He also designed the Condor Nelson Faria Signature guitar (JNF-1), developed by the artist in partnership with the renowned instrument manufacturer. Among the artists with whom he has shared stages and studios are João Bosco, Cassia Eller, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ivan Lins, Till Broenner, Zélia Duncan, Ana Carolina, Milton Nascimento, Toninho Horta, Tim Maia, Leila Pinheiro, Nico Assumpção, Gilson Peranzzetta, Paulo Moura, Wagner Tiso, Edu Lobo, Fátima Guedes, Karolina Vucidolac, Josee Konning, Lisa Ono, Baby do Brasil, Pascoal Meirelles, Antonio Adolfo, Nivaldo Ornelas, Mauro Senise, Maurício Einhorn, and many others. Throughout his career, he has performed in Brazil and in more than 30 countries worldwide. Currently, Nelson Faria also works as a professor at Örebro University in Sweden, in addition to collaborating with some of the most important big bands in Europe and the USA as an arranger and guest soloist.