Marco Figueira - Brazilliance

Singer, guitarist and songwriter Marco Figueira was born in Carangola, a small town in the state of Minas Gerias, Brazil. His love of music found its expression early on, when he began to sing and play guitar at the age of eight. In 1988 Marco fulfilled a long-held dream of moving to New York where he quickly established himself as both a solo performer and bandleader, playing for a devoted following in a wide variety of venues. In addition to leading his own groups, Marco was also a founding member of the Jazz influenced Brazilian vocal group Alu�, which continues to perform to great acclaim in clubs and concert halls throughout the North Eastern United States. New York afforded Marco the chance to study and play with some of the top performers in Brazilian and American jazz. He studied guitar with several notable guitarists, including Romero Lubambo and Paul Meyers, and voice with Datevik Hovanesian; however, an encounter with Brazilian guitarist Paulo Andr� Tavares proved to be crucial to Marco�s expanding career. BRAZILLIANCE, Marco�s first recording for Blue Toucan Music, is the result of that serendipitous meeting of musical minds.Tracks: Vem Ca / Minha / Amizade / Olho de Peixe / Preta-Porter de Tafeta / Romance / Dunas / Covcovado / Feito Nos / O Barrquinho (Little Boat) / Aquas de Marco (Waters Of March) / Aluamania.