Biography
Lea Freire, a multi-instrumentalist, first appeared within Brazil’s jazz scene toward the end of the 1990s. Her initial record, Ninhal, came out during 1998. During that period, she joined forces with Teco Cardoso for the live Quinteto album. Freire established her independent label, Maritaca, in 2001, through which she put out recordings from Silvia Goes and Tibo Delor.
Among her various musical partnerships are those with Nelson Ayres, Arismar do Espirito Santo, Elton Medeiros, and Lillian Carmona. In addition to her performance work, Freire has instructed students in composition and instrumentation at the Zimbo Trio Music School. She currently holds a teaching position at the esteemed Souza Lima Conservatory in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Among her various musical partnerships are those with Nelson Ayres, Arismar do Espirito Santo, Elton Medeiros, and Lillian Carmona. In addition to her performance work, Freire has instructed students in composition and instrumentation at the Zimbo Trio Music School. She currently holds a teaching position at the esteemed Souza Lima Conservatory in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Albums
Cinepoesia
2020
A Mil Tons
2017
Arraial
2017
Vento Em Madeira
2011
Cartas brasileiras
2007
Antologia da canção brasileira volume 2
2007
Antologia da canção brasileira volume 1
2007
Ninhal
2003
Singles
Cinepoesia: Mamulengo
2020
Cinepoesia: Tempestade
2020
Cinepoesia: Brincando Com Theo
2020
Cinepoesia: Pintou um Grilo
2020
Cinepoesia: Coentro
2020
Cinepoesia: A Coisa Ficou Russa
2020
Cinepoesia: Copenhaguen
2020
Cinepoesia: Vento Em Madeira
2020
Cinepoesia: Samba do Árvore
2020
Cinepoesia: Choro Na Chuva
2020
Cinepoesia: Turbulenta
2020