The Brazilian jazz scene has a rising star: Amaro Freitas, born in the cultural melting pot of Recife. Amaro blends a Monk-like approach to jazz with his own musical roots, from the Afro-Brazilian maracatu to the carnival sounds of frevo and baião. He draws on forgotten histories, ancient philosophies, and inspiring figures from Black Brazil. Experimental and unafraid to challenge jazz’s traditional structures, Amaro Freitas offers a sound that makes you experience the piano in a completely new way. Venturing far beyond bossa-tinged harmonies, his polyrhythmic explorations weave together maracatu, frevo, funk, and the legacy of great jazz pianists.