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Fernando Brandão is a Lecturer in Music at Wellesley College, specializing in jazz flute instruction. A multifaceted artist, he combines performance, composition, and education with expertise in Brazilian and Afro-Cuban jazz traditions.
- B.M., Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
- M.M., The New England Conservatory of Music
His research and teaching focus on jazz improvisation, Brazilian music, and intercultural musical synthesis, blending traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary jazz techniques. His discography includes five albums as bandleader/producer, such as Sem Tradução and Brasileirinho, alongside collaborations with artists like Matthew Nicholl and the Teresa Inês Quintet.
His notable awards include:
- Excellence in Performance Award (Longy School of Music, 1995)
- J. Pappoutsakis Flute Competition Winner (1991)
- Eldorado Award of Music (1988, 1988)
- II National Soloists Competition Top Prizes (1986)
- Young Brazilian Soloists Competition Wins (1986, 1987)
- Young Concert Artists Contest Winner (1984)
As an educator, Brandão authored Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Jazz Conception, a pedagogical work with play-along CDs, and has lectured extensively on Brazilian music history and styles. His career spans performances at major festivals including Cambridge Jazz Festival and Hyde Park Jazz Festival, as well as prestigious venues like Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro.
