ADOLFO MENDONÇA

"The keyboardist's sprightly playing evokes Chick Corea at his most lyrical. (...) The album title's track has the breezy feel of bossa nova, but is electrified by fusion elements that color and texture the mix." (JAZZIZ, Winter 2023)

"Adolfo Mendonça had created a lovely Brazilian recording: "Brazilian Childhood' full of resounding originals and standards you'll love. Well-crafted production and great playing from everyone involved, will take your mind off all the troubles in the world these days, so please check this out, just sit back relax and enjoy from beginning to end! Was happy to be featured on the tune: "Ponta Da Praia" of which I'm very proud..." (Randy Brecker October '23)

“Brazilian Childhood serves as a perfect introduction to the musical talents of Adolfo Mendonca, a keyboardist and composer who is well worth discovering”. (Scott Yanow, jazz journalist, Sep. 2023)

  “Proves that although Brazilian jazz may have begun with Antonio Jobim, it did not end there. (…) Mendonca’s touch on the keyboards gives hints of soul/jazz icon Joe Sample, and his acoustic tone is as warm and soft as a veteran catcher’s mitt.”. (George Harris, Jazz Weekly, Oct 2023)

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Adolfo Mendonça performed in jazz clubs and festivals in Brazil, US, France, and Mexico and is currently promoting his album "Brazilian Childhood" (featuring Randy Brecker, Jose Valentino Ruiz and Tammy Scheffer among many musicians from five continents) showing a blend between American jazz, Brazilian music and progressive rock.
He has recently played sold-out performances at the Blue Note Sao Paulo and concerts in 
in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota. he is also the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota-Morris and taught several masterclasses and guest lectures in prestigious universities and conservatories in the US and Latin America, in addition to presenting in many of the most important music conferences in the US.