Biography
Zé Nogueira, recognized among the foremost Brazilian instrumental musicians, completed his training at the State University of Rio de Janeiro and the Berklee College of Music. He entered the professional scene in 1975, performing as saxophonist for Chico Buarque’s play Gota d’Água and later appearing in the composer’s Ópera do Malandro and Rei de Ramos. While working as a sideman, Nogueira accompanied many leading figures in Brazilian music and became a member of Banda Zil. Festival engagements took him to Varadero in Cuba, Montreux in Switzerland, New York, and Japan. After two decades in the field, he issued his first solo album, Disfarça e Chora, in 1995; the recording received a nomination for Best Instrumental Album at the Sharp prize. The next year he appeared among the attractions at the Free Jazz Festival. Nogueira collaborated with Victor Biglione on the soundtrack for Faca de Dois Gumes, and in 2001 he delivered a notable contribution to Ouro Negro, the tribute to Moacir Santos.
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