Marcelo Boccato Kuyumjian

Marcelo Boccato Kuyumjian, DMA, is a Lecturer of Jazz Studies at Baylor University's School of Music. Originally from Campinas, Brazil, he earned his Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Jazz Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was recognized as a Graduate Fellow at the Humanities Research Institute (2018-19) for his dissertation titled Performing Samba: Aesthetics, Transnational Modernisms, and Race.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Jazz Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

His research focuses on the intersection of jazz and samba traditions, transnational modernism, and racial dynamics in musical performance. He has presented his work at major conferences including the Society for Ethnomusicology, Latin American Studies Association, International Association of Popular Music Studies, and Jazz Education Network.

Professional Collaborations:
As a leader in jazz performance, he has collaborated with renowned musicians across São Paulo, New York, and Chicago, such as Dana Hall, Clark Sommers, Geof Bradfield, Tito Carrillo, Diego Garbin, Bruno Migotto, and Cleber Almeida.

Scientific Awards

• Graduate Fellow at the Humanities Research Institute (2018-19)