Victor Assis Brasil
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Victor Assis Brasil was a Brazilian jazz
saxophonist
. He was the brother of classical pianist João Carlos Assis Brasil. He studied at Berklee College of Music
and later taught improvisation technique in Brazil. He also toured on three continents.
He is said to have been more popular outside Brazil than in it and his style was strongly influenced by non-Brazilian musicians.
Brazilian jazz
Brazilian Jazz may refer to:*Bossa nova*Samba jazz like Zimbo Trio and other Bossa Nova and samba influenced jazz bands.*Brazilian influenced forms of Jazz fusion....
saxophonist
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
. He was the brother of classical pianist João Carlos Assis Brasil. He studied at Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
and later taught improvisation technique in Brazil. He also toured on three continents.
He is said to have been more popular outside Brazil than in it and his style was strongly influenced by non-Brazilian musicians.