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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
Discography: 4 albums

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. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Encontros (Meetings)” (2000) to “Nilson Matta's Black Orpheus” (2013).

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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Discography

Studio and live albums

Encontros (Meetings) 2000

Mojave - Jazz Therapy Vol.3 2011

Nilson Matta's Black Orpheus 2013

Walking With My Bass

Also plays on

Albums where Nilson Matta is credited as a sideman

1989	Tico Tico — Paquito D’Rivera	bass
1996	Big Band — Joe Henderson	bass
1999	My Inspiration — Charlie Byrd	bass
2002	Canta Brasil — Kenny Barron	double bass

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Nilson Matta play?

Nilson Matta is known for playing bass instrument.

When and where was Nilson Matta born?

Nilson Matta was born 1 March 1949 in São Paulo.

What are Nilson Matta's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Encontros (Meetings) (2000), Mojave - Jazz Therapy Vol.3 (2011), Nilson Matta's Black Orpheus (2013) and Walking With My Bass.

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