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António Jara
Saxophonist and Music Teacher
I have also been performing regularly since the age of 18.
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In Portugal, I played usually in larger ensembles such as quintets, sextets and big bands. I also started developing my duo playing with a guitarist or a pianist.
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It was in this setting of duo playing that I managed to bring the American Songbook and the Brazilian Bossa Nova to many places and venues.
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In the Netherlands, I further developed my concept of playing in duo, covering many styles of music from Carla Bley to António Carlos Jobim, Great Broadway Songs and the Blues.
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I also play in Big Band projects.
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