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Musicians · b. 1949

Nilson Matta

Brazilian jazz bassist and educator

Born: 1 March 1949
São Paulo
Country: Brazil
Active: 1960–
Record labels: Motéma Music

Biography

Nilson Matta is a jazz musician who plays bass instrument. Nilson Matta was born on 1 March 1949 in São Paulo. The music is usually filed under jazz, avant-garde music and tropicália. Record labels: Motéma Music.

Nilson Matta is a Brazilian bassist and composer. He has been based in New York City since 1985. He is also known for his work with Trio da Paz, Don Pullen African Brazilian Connection, Joe Henderson, Yo Yo Ma and Nilson Matta's Brazilian Voyage.

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