I am a musician, composer, and music producer based in Braga, Portugal, working mainly as a double bass and electric bass player in jazz and other genres. I also work in music production, audio mixing and editing, musical curation, and education. I lead an original project focused on my own compositions and have released several records, including Ecos, Vol. 1, Ecos, Vol. 2, and Sons Rupestres, as well as Histórias que nos contam with Bruma. My work has been presented at festivals and venues such as Cool Jazz Festival and Antena 2. I am available for remote work and international collaborations. I teach upright and electric bass, plus guitar and music theory, through independent lessons at MusicaSa and AM ARTES, and I continue developing collaborations and new projects internationally.

André Pizarro Pepe

I am a musician, composer, and music producer based in Braga, Portugal, working mainly as a double bass and electric bass player in jazz and other genres. I also work in music production, audio mixing and editing, musical curation, and education. I lead an original project focused on my own compositions and have released several records, including Ecos, Vol. 1, Ecos, Vol. 2, and Sons Rupestres, as well as Histórias que nos contam with Bruma. My work has been presented at festivals and venues such as Cool Jazz Festival and Antena 2. I am available for remote work and international collaborations. I teach upright and electric bass, plus guitar and music theory, through independent lessons at MusicaSa and AM ARTES, and I continue developing collaborations and new projects internationally.

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I am a musician, composer, and music producer based in Braga, Portugal, working mainly as a double bass and electric bass player in jazz and other genres. I also work in music production, audio mixing and editing, musical curation, and education. I lead an original project focused on my own compositions and have released several records, including Ecos, Vol. 1, Ecos, Vol. 2, and Sons Rupestres, as well as Histórias que nos contam with Bruma. My work has been presented at festivals and venues such as Cool Jazz Festival and Antena 2. I am available for remote work and international collaborations.

I teach upright and electric bass, plus guitar and music theory, through independent lessons at MusicaSa and AM ARTES, and I continue developing collaborations and new projects internationally.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer and leader at André Pizarro Pepe (Original Musical Project)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Composition, leadership, music production and recording, and project management for original music projects. Also mixing and mastering experiences.
Electric bass player at Ângela Polícia
May 7, 2019 - July 22, 2020
Recorded bass in the album "Apùtece-me!" and played live
Executive director at Tuna Universitária do Minho
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Co-led a student musical group, managed events, finances, logistics and a team of 50+ elements.
Mechanical Engineer at Fibrenamic and Vestas
January 8, 2018 - September 30, 2020
Worked as a mechanical engineer focused on structural analysis from 2018 to 2020.
Managing Director at Tuna Universitárias do Minho
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Managed team coordination, event logistics and budget control for a 50+ member student music group.
Musician, Composer & Music Producer at Independent Projects / Bruma Bruma
January 1, 2020 - Present
Based in Braga; lead original project; perform as upright and electric bass; compose and produce original works; oversee production cycles including scheduling and budgeting; mix and master albums Ecos, Vol. 1 & 2, and Sons Rupestres; curate music and educate.
Music Teacher at Musicasa & AM ARTES
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Independent lessons on upright and electric bass, plus guitar and music theory.

Education

Master in Mechanical Engineering at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in Jazz at Escola de Jazz Luís Villas-Boas, Hot Clube de Portugal
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor in Jazz Music (upright bass) at Lisbon School of Music
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Master in Mechanical Engineering at University of Minho
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2018
Jazz Studies (upright bass) at Braga Jazz School
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Jazz Studies at Jazz School Luís Villas-Boas, Hot Clube de Portugal
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Jazz Studies (upright bass) at Lisbon School of Music
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

2023 Cool Jazz Festival Talent Contest Winner
July 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Was one of three winners of the talent contest of the Cool Jazz festival, in Cascais, with my original project André Pizarro Pepe.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet