Romero Lubambo :: Brazilian Jazz Guitarist Extraordinaire



"Romero is a musician of exquisite taste. He possesses the other-worldly command of subtleties and nuances that can only be coaxed from the hands of a master."

— Wynton Marsalis

2024-2025 Concert Dates with Dianne Reeves, Anat Cohen & Peter Martin, and more

Romero Lubambo winds up 2024 with appearances in the U.S. with clarinetist Anat Cohen and pianist Peter Martin "From Rio To New Orleans," and in the U.S. and Asia with GRAMMY-winning vocalist Dianne Reeves. And to kick off 2025, Romero performs with Dianne Reeves aboard the Celebrity Summit for the 2025 Jazz Cruise and on Valentine's Day at Jazz at Lincoln Center's elegant Rose Theater!
 

Check out Romero's updated calendar for a full schedule of upcoming performances!


"Christmastime in Rio" Unites Romero with Vocalist Pamela Driggs & Friends for the Holidays

Famed Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo and vocalist Pamela Driggs join forces once again to create a very special holiday offering that's destined for playlists and offering joy for seasons to come. The pair explains, "We set out to make an intimate holiday album inspired by love and gratitude for family and friends, evoking the spirit of the season. It's our holiday gift to you!"

Guitarists Chico Pinheiro & Romero Lubambo Team Up on the Acoustic Duo Recording, "Two Brothers"

Guitarists Romero Lubambo and Chico Pinheiro have spent their lives absorbing and refracting Brazilian music through the lens of the guitar. On their new recording, "Two Brothers," the pair meets for a groundbreaking duo album of their favorite pieces, showing their true mastery of both the Brazilian and Jazz guitar styles on this acoustic collaboration. Watch the official video on YouTube...

Romero Joins with Rafael Piccolotto and a Chamber Jazz Orchestra, Captured "Live at Dizzy's" in NYC

On this stunning album, "Live at Dizzy's," guitarist Romero Lubambo experiences a first as he teams up with composer, arranger and conductor Rafael Piccolotto de Lima to present his music with the more expansive color and texture palette of a 12-piece chamber jazz orchestra, recorded live at the famous Lincoln Center showcase in New York City over four nights in January 2019.

Billie Eilish, "Happier Than Ever" Features Romero Lubambo & More; Now Streaming on Disney+

World-renowned Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo joins GRAMMY® Award-winning singer Billie Eilish in "Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles," a cinematic concert experience now streaming on Disney+ with appearances from singer-songwriter FINNEAS, the Los Angeles Children's Chorus, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Watch the official "teasers"...

Romero Lubambo, Helio Alves, Edu Ribeiro & Reuben Rogers, "At Play"

On their exhilarating acoustic Brazilian jazz quartet album "At Play," Romero Lubambo (acoustic guitar), Helio Alves (acoustic piano), Edu Ribeiro (drums) and Reuben Rogers (double bass) deliver a nine-song collection of originals and covers, including tracks by legendary Brazilian songwriters Caetano Veloso, Dori Caymmi, Joao Bosco and Debora Gurgel. "At Play," captures lightning in a bottle, infused with soaring energy.

Edu Lobo, Romero Lubambo & Mauro Senise, "Dos Navegantes"

"Dos Navegantes," which won a Latin Grammy in 2017, with Edu Lobo (vocals), Romero Lubambo (guitar and guitar) and Mauro Senise (sax and flute) — along with Cristóvão Bastos (piano), Bruno Aguilar (percussion) and Mingo Araújo (percussion) — captures a live performance at the Cecília Meireles Hall in Rio De Janeiro, and features a collection of songs by Lobo that demonstrates the maturity of the trio's combined talents.


A Guitarist for All Styles and Seasons

Romero Lubambo's guitar playing brings together the styles and rhythms of his Brazilian heritage with a fluency in jazz to create a distinctive, exciting new sound. From the cool, sophisticated rhythms of his native Brazil to hard bop, Romero is comfortable in any musical setting: an uncommonly gifted soloist and musical improviser with a steady stream of unpredictably creative musical thoughts...


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