Marcos Valle
latin jazz soul jazz vocal jazz
Influences: João Gilberto, Tom Jobim
A vocalist and keyboardist who moves fluidly from samba and bossa nova through psychedelic MPB to beachside grooves, Marcos Valle has shaped Brazilian popular music across six decades with stylistic fearlessness and melodic sophistication. His ornate arrangements and warm baritone have earned him collaborations with Sarah Vaughan and Leon Ware, and his compositions have been sampled by Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Kaytranada, proving his influence spans both jazz and hip-hop production.
Personnel:
Marcos Valle (vocals, keyboards)